TODAY’S FOCUS:. We often miss Opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work. ~ Thomas Edison.

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TODAY’S FOCUS:

We often miss Opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work. ~ Thomas Edison

VIDEO / FILM / PHOTOGRAPY College Majors with fewer jobs vs. Technical Degrees with high growth:

33% or 1/3 29%

The Trifecta of Competitive Advantage How are YOUR Skills in all 3 of these areas?

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ACADEMIC SKILLS Study Skills Organize ideas (notes, note cards, lists, charts) Time management Seek information/help when needed Collaborate with others Reflection Skills Evaluate work in progress Analyze progress toward goals/outcomes; adjust as needed Change attitude/approach when needed Learn from mistakes Communication Skills Write well-organized, clear ideas with minimal grammar mistakes Understand and use a varied vocabulary Read, analyze & interpret information and then be able to communicate your understanding/ideas verbally &/or in writing Thinking Skills Make/Test assumptions, hypotheses & estimates Draw conclusions Conduct comparisons Analyze data, trends, needs, future possibilities BE CREATIVE! Think outside the box!

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (“soft skills”) SOFT SKILLS Character and personality traits that help you interact/work effectively and harmoniously with others…

1. Ability to work in a team structure 2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems 3. Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization 4. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work 5. Ability to obtain and process information 6. Ability to analyze quantitative data 7. Technical knowledge related to the job 8. Proficient with computer software programs 9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports 10. Ability to sell and influence others 2015 Top Skills wanted by Employers

Got Skills?Got Skills? The beginnings of your basic resume: Use the cream colored handout for additional information on skills you build during the day…. Fill in the chart on the pink handout with the  class(es),  activities ( music, sports, drama, clubs, leadership, etc. ),  work/volunteering, and  other things you do…. *** Keep this sheet!*** ….that are helping you develop the skills that employers want.

Build your Skills with Business 2 Youth Activities!

Today’s Tasks  Finish goal setting and/or Career Selector  Post a question to the career discussion boards and/or request an “activity” in the B2Y Connect area of Career Cruising….  Update your Saved Careers (3), Skills, Hobbies, Extracurriculars, & Career Planning Activities Log in to ohs-your school up to sign ( NO spaces! ) EX: ohs-reykdalk Student ID # - 7 digits total ( 0 at FRONT if only 6 digits)