17 Preparation for Employment
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:
- What is one thing you learned in elementary school?
- What is one thing you learned in the last year?
- What is one thing you hope to learn?
- Where does learning occur?
Reference the following article:
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 Together (learnalberta.ca)
TEDx Talks (July 16, 2014). Owning my identity, Cadmus Delorme, TEDxRegina. https://youtu.be/kpwaPPpqsNU
Discussion questions:
1. What are the two types of humour according to Cadmus Delorme?
2. How did he make his way to being an assistant manager?
3. Could you relate to any of the stories he told?
4. Have you heard the term lateral violence before? What do you think it means?