module 5 career p reparation

Module 5 Career Preparation

Learning outcomes

5.1 Recognised your own intelligences type 5.2 Recognised how skills could be transferred to

different careers 5.3 Produced a clearly structured CV/Resume 5.4 Explored how to complete an application form

Multiple Intelligence Self Assessment

• Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory was first published in Howard Gardner's book, Frames Of Mind (1983), and quickly became established as a classical model by which to understand and teach many aspects of human intelligence, learning style, personality and behaviour - in education and industry.

Multiple Intelligences video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgqED83djGg

(Video to be added and similar video sourced for Spain, Poland & Germany)

Multiple Intelligences• Linguistic• words and language

• Logical-Mathematical• logic and numbers

• Musical• music, sound, rhythm

• Bodily-Kinesthetic • body movement control

• Spatial-Visual• images and space

• Interpersonal• other people's feelings

• Intrapersonal• self-awareness

Transferable Skills

• Transferable skills can be specifically role-related, technical or general skills that can be put to use in a variety of jobs across a number of industries. Many employers look at more than just job titles, preferring to concentrate on a candidate's relevant skills and experience.

Transferable Skills video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhkUYlQ8X9Q

(Video to be added and similar video sourced for Spain, Poland & Germany)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Designing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is an important step in looking for any job or training. The CV is often your first contact with a future employer. It needs to seize the reader’s attention immediately and to demonstrate why you should be considered for a post or granted an interview.

Transferable Skills video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGNVAhGEgik

(Video to be added and similar video sourced for Spain, Poland & Germany)

Application forms

• Job application forms are often used because of tough employment legislation. Forms help to standardise applications so that everyone is considered on the same basis, but they can be intimidating and may require hours of work.

Application forms

• Photocopy the blank form• Read the form• Get your details together• When to complete the form• Make drafts• Photocopy the final form• Send it off with time to spare

Learning outcomes

5.1 Recognised your own intelligences type 5.2 Recognised how skills could be transferred to

different careers 5.3 Produced a clearly structured CV/Resume 5.4 Explored how to complete an application form