ES - Employability Skills Overview

Employability Skills Overview

Introduction

Has anyone ever asked you the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up"? If so, what was the response? As you begin to narrow your options to begin the job search process, you should focus on developing the skills required for the job hunt. This module will provide you with information on the steps involved in the job search process. 

Essential Questions:

  • What sources are available to obtain job information?
  • What is the purpose of a letter of application?
  • What categories should be included in a resume?
  • Why is interview follow-up important?

Key Terms:

  • Applicant tracking systems – ATS (also referred to as automated resume screeners) are software applications that enable the electronic handling of recruitment needs and are designed for recruitment tracking purposes. 
  • Behavioral interviewing – interview approach that includes questions regarding an individual’s past to consider how they might handle situations in the future. 
  • Career coaching - the process of working with individuals to assist them in assessing their skills and making critical and informed career development decisions.
  • Chronological resume - a document that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent experience listed first.
  • Electronic resume - a document that gives qualifications and work history for an applicant in electronic format.
  • Essential skills - the skills needed for work, learning and other activities of daily life.
  • Exit interview – a meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative.
  • Functional resume - a document that indicates the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job.
  • Hard skills - specific, teachable abilities gained through experience and education that can be defined, quantified, and measured.
  • Informational interview - a brief meeting (generally one hour or less) arranged and led by a potential jobseeker in which he/she seeks to obtain insider information on a particular career or industry.
  • Job boards - a resource that allows individuals to browse job listings by company, industry, location, country, and pay.
  • Networking - making contacts with people who may help you in the job search process.
  • Soft skills - non-technical skills that impact your performance in the workplace.

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