Workbook 2 - Literacy Link South Central

How you will use Essential Skills for job search
You will find that you use your Essential Skills for all of the job search activities in these
workbooks. When you begin to read the content, you will notice that activities requiring
Essential Skills are identified with icons and tips. The icons tell you which Essential Skills you
will be using. The tips tell you how you will use the Essential Skill for each activity.
Essential Skills Icon What It Means
Reading: Understanding materials written in sentences or
paragraphs
Example: Read a case study about job search.
Using documents: Using and understanding labels, graphs, signs
and other similar materials
Example: Fill in a chart of job search contact information.
Numeracy: Using and understanding numbers
Example: Budget your monthly expenses.
Writing: Writing text or typing on a computer
Example: Write a thank you note after an interview.
Oral communication: Using speech to share thoughts and
information
Example: Practise answering interview questions with others.
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