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K–12 Standards

Career Guidance: Career Ready 101 Online

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Assess WorkKeys skills

  • 1.1

     Apply reading for information strategies and skills

    1. 1

       Apply basic reading comprehension skills to follow directions and main ideas.1.1.1

    2. 2

      Apply contextual understanding of detail, procedures and cause and effect.1.1.2

    3. 3

      Interpret information and apply instructions from reading technical jargon.1.1.3

    4. 4

      Find complex principles with implied details.1.1.4

    5. 5

      Apply principals from legal documents and draw conclusions.1.1.5

  • 1.2

    Apply locating information strategies and skills

    1. 1

      Analyze information by locating and disaggregating it in various graphs, charts and diagrams.1.2.1

    2. 2

      Use locating information strategies in complex documents to extract and determine trends.1.2.2

    3. 3.

      Mastering data relationships Analyze criterion data to draw conclusions and relationships.1.2.3

  • 1.3

    Apply workplace mathematical skills

    1. 1

      Apply mathematical calculations proportionately in diagrams. 1.3.1

    2. 2

      Apply measurement to find production rates and best deals1.3.2

    3. 3

      Analyze mathematical situations and use problem solving strategies to draw conclusions.1.3.3

    4. 4

      Synthesize multiple step processes with multiple unknowns to troubleshoot problems to find best deals.1.3.4

 Develop Job Search Skills

  • 2.1

    Explore sources of employment opportunities and develop a job search strategy

    1. 1

      Identify sources of job listings and locate appropriate jobs2.1.1

    2. 2

      Develop a job search strategy2.1.2

  • 2.2

    Develop a resume that accurately and effectively presents your abilities and strengths

    1. 1

      Identify and locate components to include on an effective resume2.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop a well-organized resume using effective language in presenting yourself2.2.2

  • 2.3

    Prepare job application materials and complete steps of the application process

    1. 1

      Complete a job application using appropriate and accurate job information2.3.1

    2. 2

      Prepare other application documents2.3.2

    3. 3

      Complete the job application process2.3.3

  • 2.4

    Identify possible interviewer and interviewee questions and prepare possible answers

    1. 1

       Prepare for an interview by developing possible questions you will be asked as well and possible questions you should ask as well as developing possible answers to these questions2.4.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills to project a positive image based on expectations of interviewer and employer2.4.2

Develop appropriate work habits

  • 3.1

    Identify and apply appropriate workplace ethical behavior and language

    1. 1

      Demonstrate good work ethic and appropriate workplace behavior3.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate responsible behavior and respect for others3.1.2

  • 3.2

    Identify and apply personal characteristics appropriate for and expected in the workplace

    1. 1

      Develop characteristics of a responsible, dependable worker3.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills in handling co-workers with professionalism3.2.2

  • 3.3

    Identify employer expectations for employees in the workplace

    1. 1

      Identify behaviors and skills employers expect3.3.1

    2. 2

      Identify desirable skills in handling the work environment3.3.2

Develop effective communication skills

  • 4.1

    Identify appropriate workplace communication skills and apply to workplace situations

    1. 1

      Identify different categories of workplace communication and develop effective communication skills for each category4.1.1

    2. 2

       Develop communication skills for dealing with difficult workplace situations4.1.2

  • 4.2

    Develop speaking skills used in various workplace situations

    1. 1

      Identify different speaking categories in the workplace and develop effective skills for each category4.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills in making speeches4.2.2

    3. 3

      Identify errors in communication and develop skills to alleviate these errors4.2.3

  • 4.3

    Develop effective listening skills

    1. 1

       Identify benefits and barriers of listening4.3.1

    2. 2

      Develop listening strategies to become an active listener4.3.2

  • 4.4

    Identify personal characteristics that present a positive image to co-workers

    1. 1

      Identify components of your appearance and how they project an image of you4.4.1

    2. 2

      Identify other personal characteristics that affect your image4.4.2

  • 4.5

    Identify non-verbal components and apply to interpreting workplace communications

    1. 1

       Identify types of non-verbal communication found in the workplace and apply strategies to interpreting non-verbal messages4.5.1

    2. 2

      Develop effective non-verbal communication skills4.5.2

Identify and develop workplace effectiveness skills

  • 5.1

    Identify the components of time management and develop strategies to manage time in the workplace

    1. 1

      Develop skills to prioritize work tasks5.1.1

    2. 2

      Develop personal organization skills5.1.2

  • 5.2

    Develop problem solving skills and apply to workplace situations

    1. 1

      Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills5.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills to manage change5.2.2

  • 5.3

    Develop positive customer service skills 

    1. 1

      Develop skills to gain customer trust and to interact effectively with customers5.3.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills to keep customer satisfied5.3.2

    3. 3

      Develop skills to handle customer complaints5.3.3

  • 5.4

    Identify characteristics of effective teams and develop skills to become an effective team member

    1. 1

      Identify teamwork skills and problems affecting teams5.4.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills to become an effective team member5.4.2

Identify and develop appropriate business etiquette skills

  • 6.1

    Identify appropriate on the job etiquette and apply to workplace situations

    1. 1

      Identify and develop good manners including making introductions6.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify appropriate language and business attire6.1.2

    3. 3

      Develop appropriate etiquette when interacting with others at various functions6.1.3

    4. 4

      Develop appropriate etiquette when dealing with others from various cultures6.1.4

  • 6.2

    Develop person-to-person etiquette and apply to communications with individuals encountered in the workplace

    1. 1

      Develop appropriate skills in meeting new people6.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop appropriate etiquette for interacting with individuals in the workplace6.2.2

  • 6.3

    Develop appropriate telephone and email etiquette

    1. 1

      Identify and develop appropriate telephone etiquette6.3.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills in appropriately handling work e-mail6.3.2

  • 6.4

     Identify various meeting environments and apply appropriate etiquette

    1. 1

      Develop skills in handling large meetings6.4.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills in handling, preparing for, and participating in a small meeting6.4.2

Develop personal financial awareness and literacy skills

  • 7.1

    Develop skills to manage checking and savings accounts

    1. 1

      Identify types of checking and savings accounts 7.1.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills in managing checking and savings accounts7.1.2

  • 7.2

    Create and manage a personal budget

    1. 1

      Create a budget based on household income7.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills to manage a personal budget7.2.2

  • 7.3

    Identify types of credit and loans and manage your credit

    1. 1

      Evaluate types of credit and loans based on their purpose7.3.1

    2. 2

      Develop skills to manage your credit7.3.2

  • 7.4

    Evaluate types of insurance and their purposes

    1. 1

      Identify types of insurance7.4.1

    2. 2

      Evaluate importance and benefits of the types of insurance7.4.2

  • 7.5

    Identify personal financial planning and investing basics

    1. 1

      Develop a personal financial plan7.5.1

    2. 2

      Identify investment strategies and retirement plans7.5.2

Develop and electronic career portfolio using various employment documents and resources

  • 8.1

    Utilize the Kuder electronic portfolio tool or other electronic portfolio tool

    1. 1

      Create an electronic personal portfolio8.1.1

    2. 2

      Prepare documents to upload to your electronic portfolio8.1.2

  • 8.2

    Create career goals based on current abilities and interests

    1. 1

       Complete interest and abilities inventories8.2.1

    2. 2

      Prepare career goals based on inventory results8.2.2

  • 8.3

    Determine the best job based on personal preferences

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