Part 1: Transferable Skills

We learn skills through homelife, volunteer work and other jobs. Identifying transferable skills will help you prepare for employment.

Consider the following questions:

1. What is one thing you learned in elementary school?
2. What is one thing you learned in the last year?
3. What is one thing you hope to learn?
4. Where does learning occur?

Reference the following article:

What Are Transferable Skills?

Rosenberg Mckay (July 11, 2020) What are Transferable Skills? https://www.thebalancecareers.com/transferable-skills-list-525490 

In the following video, you will see required skills for an unrelated profession (Powerline Technician).  Identify transferable skills that may be related to your job.

alisWebsite (April 1, 2021). Occupational Video – Powerline Technician. YouTube Video. https://youtu.be/Nvcd60j9Sfg 

Part 2: Digital Footprints

Many employers might check on a potential applicant’s digital presence before hiring. It is important to consider what one posts on social media.

The following are resources for this lesson:

What is a digital footprint? (Oct 1, 2019). https://youtu.be/CfICOt2uI80

https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/14-canadians-who-were-fired-for-social-media-posts/

Workopolis (2015). 14 Canadians who were fired for social media posts.  https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/14-canadians-who-were-fired-for-social-media-posts/ 

McClure, K. (Nov. 15, 2013). 5 ways to make a positive digital footprint! https://youtu.be/DwFE25f50P4 

Part 3: Good Humour

A good sense of humour is key to navigating the twists and turns of life.

Here are the resources for the lesson:

Talking Circle: Fact Sheet

Talking Circle: Fact Sheet – Talking Together (learnalberta.ca) 

TEDx Talks (July 16, 2014). Owning my identity, Cadmus Delorme, TEDxRegina. https://youtu.be/kpwaPPpqsNU