high
Problem-solving skills
Career-ready individuals readily recognize challenges, understand the nature of the challenge, and devise effective plans to solve the challenge.
Can skills be learned?
yes
Example 1
My name is Aaron. I recently graduated from college with a degree in communications. I worked on the college newspaper as a reporter, and eventually, as the editor of the arts section. I’m looking for a job that will put my skills as a journalist to work.
Elevator Pitch:
An elevator pitch is a brief way (30 seconds) of introducing yourself and getting one-two really important points across. It is meant to be so short that you could say the entire thing to someone in an elevator.
Elevator speeches allow you to establish credibility and make the other person curious to know more about you. In turn, this will make them want to speak to you again.
Examples of an Elevator Pitch
My name is Aaron. I recently graduated from college with a degree in communications. I worked on the college newspaper as a reporter, and eventually, as the editor of the arts section. I’m looking for a job that will put my skills as a journalist to work.My name is Sarah. I am an 8th grader at Alston Ridge Middle School. I am a strong communicator, leader, and problem solver. My passion is helping others. Let me help your company by showcasing my skills and abilities.
Communication skills
Career-ready individuals communicate in the workplace with clarity and purpose to effectively share their opinions, ideas, and action plans, whether using written, verbal, and/or visual methods.
Are people born with skills?
NO
Transferable Skills
consist of knowledge obtained through personal experiences (hobbies, classes, jobs, sports, etc.) that can be utilized at home, school and on the job.
What we will be doing
You will spend time writing and revising your elevator pitch with a partner.
Once your elevator pitch is well written and practiced, you will team up with another group of two to present your elevator pitches.
Examples on the next slide…
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Professionalism
Career-ready professional individuals take personal ownership of their own educational and career goals, they take responsibility for their behavior and work effectively and productively with others
Worksheet
once completed - categorize your skills into physical, social, or mental
Should include:
Introduction of who you are
Your Skills
What makes you or your skills valuable
A hook to make people want to talk to you more!
Not-To-Do
Do not speak too fast
Avoid frowning or speaking in a monotone way
Do not ramble
Your elevator pitch…
You will spend time writing and revising your elevator pitch with a partner.
Once your elevator pitch is well written and practiced, you will team up with another group of two to present your elevator pitches.
Ethics
Career-ready individuals consistently act in ways that align to personal and community-held ideals and principles while employing strategies to positively influence others in the workplace
Resource Management
Career-ready individuals are discerning in accepting and using new information; they effectively manage time and resources, while using a reliable research process to search for new information
Mental skills
consist of skills that help your mind or brain. Can include: positive self-talk, productive mindsets, logical thinking, and a growth mindset.
Physical skills
consist of skills that you are physically good at such as stamina, strength, balance, and accuracy
Social skills
are skills that assist in facilitating and continuing positive social interactions such as witt, being respectful, kind, and a good listener.
Teamwork skills
Career-ready individuals know how to work well and effectively with others, especially to analyze situations, establish priorities, and apply resources for solving problems or accomplishing tasks.
Why are some skills easier for people to do than others?
they are different
Example2
My name is Sarah. I am an 8th grader at Alston Ridge Middle School. I am a strong communicator, leader, and problem solver. My passion is helping others. Let me help your company by showcasing my skills and abilities
To-do:
Be brief
Be persuasive
Share your skills
Know your audience
Practice
Your elevator pitch…
Introduction of who you are
Your Skills
What makes you or your skills valuable
A hook to make people want to talk to you more