PUBLICATION W1102G

Applying for a Job: Building on Your Past

Publish Date: August 25 2022 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W1102G

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Summary

A group lesson plan for people re-entering the workforce or changing careers by building on past paid and unpaid experience. Uses activities to help participants picture a realistic dream job, identify what work they enjoy, and list skills gained through jobs, volunteering, and life responsibilities. Guides learners in translating those experiences into marketable skill statements they can use in applications, resumes, and interviews. Encourages continued planning for training and wages, connects participants to Skill Up Tennessee for employment and training support, and includes a brief evaluation method.