1. Chapter11 Your Skills inventory
The precursor to your education plan

2. Chapter Eleven Vocabulary List 
principles: a basic belief or idea
publication: a published work
resume: summary of a person’s professional or work experience
summary: an abridgment of something
original: not a copy or reproduction
chronological: listed in the order of time elapsed
honesty: dealing only in the truth
references: someone who can answer questions regarding your character or ability
draft: a preliminary version; make a rough sketch
polite: courteous; respectful
impression: a striking perception
vaccination: inoculating someone so as to create an immunity to something
misdemeanor: a crime that is not as serious as a felony
felony: under federal law, a crime that is punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year
appropriate: fitting; suitable given the circumstances
rejection: being turned down
mentor: a trusted tutor, coach, or guide
inspirational: something that spurs you on
tragedy: a disastrous event; calamity
negotiable: open to bargaining or debate 

3. Chapter 11 Vocab (½ day) Copy vocab into workbook
Complete the Crossword for the chapter
Read vocab words once a night for homework
To prepare for vocab test at the end of the chapter

4. Being competitive
To be competitive in the job market, you need to have the right attitude and right skills
Be prepared
Continue to learn

5. Skills inventory Chart
Keeping a list of skills you have and those you wish to acquire
Helps you to stay focused, efficient, and effective when planning for your future
Continuing to update this list will keep you competitive in the job market
Create your chart pg. 253 (book)
Return to pg , 132, and
Skills can be attained through volunteer work, hobbies, life experiences, paid work, and formal education

6. O*NET United States Department of Labor
Use this to find the skills needed for your career or The Occupational Outlook Handbook
Go to browse by career cluster or type in key word
Like cooking or math

7. Skills of chosen Career
Transferable Skills - common to a number of jobs and can be adapted
Job Content Skills – related to job-specific tools and tasks, acquired via training or come from another skill
Self-management Skills – used to describe a good worker, someone with a strong work ethic
Review the skills definitions on pgs

8. Flexibility & Back-up Plan
Ability to adapt allows for more success
Be willing to change out of career or adapt with the changing times
“The most successful people are those who are good at Plan B.” –James Yorke
Identify at least two careers as a back-up to your first choice
Consult your interest surveys and pg. 227

9. Transferable Skills
Skills that you can apply and use in a variety or careers (typing/keyboarding (at least 50wpm), public speaking, writing, team work and collaboration, etc.)
It is essential that you can identify, develop, and add to these skills and be able to explain them in an interview
Add to skills inventory pg.253 and review interest surveys (ch.6) using mytenyearplan.com

10. Energy + Effort = Success
Always Remember…
Ability alone will not make you successful,
you have to want it.
Energy + Effort = Success