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This first exercise shows you how Ajay used the skills he learned while caring for his wife Lisa when he applied for a job. Click on start then use the arrows to look through Ajay's story.
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Have a look at the sorts of things Ajay could put on his application form.
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Before you do another exercise spend some more time thinking about your own strengths and skills.
A useful resource for every one preparing to look for a job is the My World of Work website, developed by Skills Development Scotland. My World of Work includes
- A CV Builder
- interactive job interview preparation
- job vacancy search and general advice re making a choice of career
- a tool to help you identify your strengths,
Register now at www.myworldofwork.co.uk by clicking here.
Once you've registered use the "My Strengths” tool, to identify your strengths, these are the things you are naturally good at. The exercise takes about 15 minutes, then take a look at Molly's story.
- A CV Builder
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