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Are You Job Ready?. Are you prepared to interview and join the workforce?. REVIEW. Tangible items Intangible items WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???. Tangible. tan·gi·ble –adjective 1.capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.
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Are You Job Ready? Are you prepared to interview and join the workforce?
REVIEW • Tangible items • Intangible items WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???
Tangible • tan·gi·ble –adjective • 1.capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial. • 2.real or actual, rather than imaginary or visionary: e.g. the tangible benefits of sunshine.
Intangible • in·tan·gi·ble –adjective • 1.not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable. • 2.not definite or clear to the mind: e.g. intangible arguments.
Tangibles • Resumé • Master Application • Degree, Diploma, G.E.D. • Criminal Background Check • I-9 information • Driver’s License • Social Security Card • Birth Certificate
Tangibles continued • Transportation (Reliable) • Child Care • Answering Machine/Voice Mail • Message Phone • Clothing • Interview • Employment (what is required)
Intangibles • Direction for your job search • Skills • Interests • Restrictions/Limitations • Training needs
Good work habits Dependability Ability to follow instructions Pride of craftsmanship and quality Positive attitudes toward company and employer Responsibility to follow thru on assigned tasks Productivity Ability to read and apply printed material Ability to write and speak effectively Ambition, motivation or desire to get ahead Do you have the skills Employers want?Research shows employers seek these skills:
Intangibles … continued • Realistic expectations • Employment • Earnings • Interviewing Skills • Communication Skills
CONFIDENCE Do you have confidence in yourself? Can you convey that to an employer?
SSDI/SSI • Do you receive Social Security benefits? • Do you know how much you can earn without losing your benefits?
Retirement or Worker’s Comp Settlements • Are you restricted in HOW MUCH you can work or WHERE you can work as a result of early retirement or settlement judgments?
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONSIDERATIONS • What physical restrictions or limitations are you under, if any? For mental health stability, what type of work schedule can you maintain? • How does this affect your employability?
Stress/Anxiety How well do you handle stress? What coping skills do you have to help with your job search and with maintaining work?
Can you pass a drug test? • Urine • Detection from 2 days (occasional user) to 12 weeks (habitual user) • Hair • Detection up to 90 days
Activity time • What Pre-employment Services do you need (tangible or intangible) for your job search? • What other community resources are available to you? • Can OVR help? The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state agency that assists people with disabilities in finding employment; Their focus is WORK or TRAINING THAT LEADS TO WORK