How To Deal With Change
What is the first step to dealing with change
To make a plan! or talk about it :)
What is your vision or dream for the future? how can this help you when looking for a job
By knowing what my dream is this can help point me in the right direction for a new job
What has words, but never speaks?
A book
one thing you learned about yourself from where I am now?
Tell the group anything you learned about yourself
Jimmy wants to find a job at a pet store What is the first step he needs to take
Create a Resume / Cover letter
Change is easy for everyone
True or False
False, Change can be very hard for some people but it allows us to grow and learn new things
Jim loves the outdoors and often cuts the grass with the help of his father. Jim also loves nature, animals, and insects....
What type of employment would be a good fit for jim?
Landscaper
dog walker
Farm worker
Garden center attendant
What's Canada's official animal
it is actually a beaver (not a goose!)
One thing that you learned about where I am going?
Tell the group one thing that you are looking forward to in the future....
Jimmy wants to find a job at a pet store What is the second step he needs to take
Apply for jobs online and in-person
What are 3 strategies we can use when dealing with change
1. Deep Breathing activity
2. Progressive muscle relaxation
3. write down the pros and cons to your soultions
What are 3 things you should think about when setting an employment goal
1. Does this job fit with my ICE
2. When do i want to accomplish my goal
3. What is the first step that i need to take
What has a ring but no finger?
A phone
Jimmy loves to sit at home and loves to plays video games. Jimmy does not like to talk to new people and socialize with others.
Jimmy wants a job. What is the first step jimmy needs to take when planning for "where am i going"
Jimmy's first step is to look at what he wants to change ( He wants a job)
Then make a action plan for his future goal
Jimmy wants to find a job at a pet store What is the Thrird Step he needs to take
Practice interviews
Change is important because it allows us to explore new things and learn about new things that we might like or love! (Don't know until you try it) :)
Why is setting an employment goal important
because without goals you will not be able to track how well you are doing and that can lead to you not finding employment
What fruit can you never cheer up?
A blueberry
Learning about where I am now is not important.
Why or why not
True or False
False - Very important to look at where you are now to see where you want to go in the future and measure your progess
Jimmy wants to find a job at a pet store, he has a resume and cover letter, and now the employer has asked him for an interview what should he do?
Go to the interview
Dress nicely
Take shower and be hygenic
Practice his breathing exercises
Be confident
Give one example of something that you are trying to change right now and your plan to deal with that change
No wrong answer :)
What is your employment goal
Tip: don't forget to make it specific with a time frame
My employment goal is to .... by (X) date
Close your eyes and name 5 people who come to group
Share with the group something that you are looking forward to in your future as an adult
Tell us anything no wrong answer :)
Jimmy is not able to find a job, but he has had no success at interviews or even getting a callback.... What should jimmy do?
Look at his action plan and create a new plan!
Talk with his job coach to help.
Increase the number of jobs he is applying to
be open to trying new things