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4.1 List steps in making decisions.<br />

4.2 Apply steps in making a career decision to a given case study.<br />

4.3 Identify limitations in making career decisions.<br />

4.4 Apply decision-making process in own career selection process.<br />

4.5 Justify career decision.<br />

4.6 Develop career path.<br />

4.7 Develop action plan.<br />

4.8 Apply a format to studying occupations (eg. name, educational requirements,<br />

physical dem<strong>and</strong>s, mental dem<strong>and</strong>s, etc.).<br />

4.9 Research a career in the National Occupation Classification.<br />

5. Job Search Strategies<br />

5.1 Identify sources <strong>of</strong> job openings (eg, retirement, new industry, sickness, etc.).<br />

5.2 Explain how vacancies can be located (eg. classified ads, employment<br />

centres, actual locations).<br />

5.3 Develop prospect lists.<br />

5.4 Organize personal referral networks.<br />

5.5 Apply methods <strong>of</strong> responding to a job vacancy, including formal application<br />

forms, letters <strong>of</strong> application,etc.<br />

5.6 Explain need, purpose, function <strong>and</strong> types <strong>of</strong> resumés.<br />

5.7 Identify parts <strong>and</strong> format <strong>of</strong> a resumé.<br />

5.8 Write a resumé with cover letter.<br />

5.9 Prepare for employment tests.<br />

5.10 Evaluate personal readiness to apply job search skills.<br />

6. Job Interviews<br />

6.1 Identify purpose <strong>of</strong> job interviews.<br />

6.2 Describe different types <strong>of</strong> job interviews.<br />

6.3 Outline strategies for preparing for interviews.<br />

6.4 Describe stages <strong>of</strong> an interview.<br />

6.5 Identify errors commonly made during interviews.<br />

7. Follow-up to an Application<br />

7.1 State rationale for writing follow-up letters after interview.<br />

7.2 List considerations for acceptance, rejection, <strong>and</strong> negotiation <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>of</strong><br />

employment.<br />

7.3 Write letters <strong>of</strong> acceptance <strong>and</strong> rejection.<br />

Potential <strong>Resources</strong><br />

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ABE Level III Curriculum

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