Topic outline
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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 https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/.
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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