Education Associates - Passionate About Education

Consists of 17 Multi-Media Packages. Each package is a self-contained unit and includes:

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
A VIDEO
CD ROM
HANDBOOK
STUDENT ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS
ASSESSMENT CHECKLISTS
ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST ANSWER KEY
PACKAGED IN ATTRACTIVE PORTFOLIO BINDER

Video running times average 15-20 minutes

CD-Rom system requirements:Windows 2000/NT/XP Pentium 90,24mb RAM, 640 x 480/16 bit color, 4X CD rom,Internet Explorer 5.0 (setup provided on CD)

PLANNING YOUR GOALS ES958CDN

How proper planning helps attain life and career goals. Topics covered are:

the basic expectations most of us want from a job
why planning is important to career happiness
the steps necessary to develop life and employment goals
the differences between skilled and unskilled jobs
ways to get the education and training needed for a job
ways to learn about a job’s duties
the importance of setting goals as soon as possible
the difference between short and long-term goals and the reason for developing both

LOOKING FOR A JOB ES972CDN

Covers typical and non-typical job search strategies.

important considerations to make when beginning a job search sources for job openings
why telling people about your job search is important
why persistence and quick follow-up are keys to a successful job search
ways to follow-up a job opening
why a personal visit is usually the best way to follow-up a job lead
how to show a positive attitude when making a personal visit
writing a letter of application to follow up a job lead
good phone skills when following up a job lead
third party contact and how it can help you
why keeping records is important in your job search

DEVELOPING A RESUMÉ ES959CDN

This is an in-depth view of developing a successful resumé. Topics covered are:

the purpose of a resumé
the four major sections of a resumé
the reason for adding additional sections to a resumé
three additional sections to add to a resumé
how a resumé can help you to complete a job application
the types of people to use as references on a resumé
five ways to make a good impression when developing a resumé

COMPLETING A JOB APPLICATION ES960CDN

This package stresses the importance of neatness, honesty and accuracy when completing a job application. Topics covered are:

the purpose of a job application
different times when companies accept job applications
how a resumé can help to complete a job application
ways to make a good impression on the application
the procedure to follow concerning questions about the application
standard application questions and acceptable answers
open-ended application questions and acceptable answers

INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB ES961CDN

Teaches skills in handling interview questions and situations. Topics covered are:

the purposes of a job interview
ways to make a good impression with your appearance
the importance of appearance to success during the job interview
why being punctual is crucial to a job interview
ways to make a good impression upon arrival at the job interview
examples of proper behavior during the job interview
acceptable answers to standard interview questions questions to ask during the interview
types of pre-employment tests
ways to follow-up a job interview

POSITIVE ATTITUDES I: GETTING A JOB ES950CDN

How a positive attitude increases employment chances. Topics covered are:

the importance of setting goals to job success
ways to show a positive attitude in preparing for a job search ways to show a positive attitude during a job interview
how to follow up the job interview
the importance of a positive self-concept to having a positive attitude
ways to show a positive attitude by your appearance

POSITIVE ATTITUDES II: KEEPING A JOB ES951CDN

This package addresses the following topics:

the relationship between a positive attitude and job success
the importance of accepting constructive criticism to job success
ways to show a good attitude through personal appearance
ways to have a positive relationship with co-workers
other factors important to a positive attitude on the job

YOUR APPEARANCE I: THE INTERVIEW ES952CDN

How grooming is a vital part of the interview process. Topics covered are:

the importance of appearance to the interview
the type of clothing to wear to a job interview
types of clothing to avoid wearing to an interview
the importance of pressed, clean clothing to success during the interview
seven daily habits for good grooming
the importance of good posture and a firm handshake to making a favorable impression on an employer

YOUR APPEARANCE II: ON THE JOB ES953CDN

This package addresses the following topics:

the qualities needed for job retention and promotion
the importance of appearance to success on the job
clothing necessary for success on the job
clothing to avoid wearing on the job
the importance of pressed, clean clothing on the job
seven daily rituals for good grooming
good grooming habits
the importance of keeping work stations and areas neat and clean

VERBAL & NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION ES956CDN

Positive communication through speech and actions. Topics covered are:

verbal communication and examples of effective use
nonverbal communication and examples of effective use
effective communication using words and voice
examples of verbal messages to avoid
examples of non-verbal messages to avoid
the importance of non-verbal communication to success during the job interview appropriate nonverbal communications
body language
ways of communicating positively by your appearance

DO’S AND DOn'tS OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ES957CDN

Helpful hints to be effective and successful. Topics covered are:

why effective written communication is important for the job search and job retention
the four major sections of a resumé
the six parts of a business letter
the information to be included in the body of a letter of application
the purpose of and information to be included in the body of an interview follow-up letter
the importance of completing in a correct, legible manner, orders and forms needed on the job
the five parts of a memorandum and their purposes
the importance of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation to all written communication
ways to make a good impression when completing a job application

MAINTAINING REGULAR ATTENDANCE ES989CDN

This package addresses the following topics:

why attendance is an important employer expectation
valid and invalid reasons for absence on the job
appropriate methods of notifying the employer about an absence
the benefits of having a good attendance record on the job
the disadvantages of not having a good attendance record on the job
co-workers’ reactions to abuse of the company’s attendance policy
the impact to the productivity of a business when employees are frequently absent

DIRECTIONS TO FOLLOW ES983CDN

This package addresses the following topics:

why it’s important to follow directions
the importance of following directions at home following directions for your safety
why it’s important to follow directions in school
following directions at work and why it’s important
ways in which you will find directions
unspoken directions that are part of everyday life
3 steps of “how” to follow directions

LITERACY IN THE JOB WORLD ES977CDN

This package addresses the following topics:

explain why “workplace literacy” is important to employers
types of office equipment found on most jobs
the advantage of using a fax machine
6 ways to be successful on the job
the 6 main parts of a business letter
writing a business letter containing all the necessary parts
when to use a memo and when to use a letter
7 items to include when taking a phone message
terms like invoice, purchase order, unit o measure, ship via, stock number, vendor
properly completing an invoice and a purchase order

EXPECTATIONS ON THE JOB ES962CDN

This package addresses the following topics:

three ways to present a good appearance at work
the importance of appearance to success on the job
five ways a new employee can show a positive attitude
why success on the job is important eight expectations of employers three additional expectations of co-workers
how to react to constructive criticism and the importance of this on the job

ON THE JOB – TELEPHONE SKILLS ES981CDN

This package addresses the following topics:

how a business’ success can depend on its employees’ phone manners
4 ways to have a pleasing phone personality
correct grammar on the phone
6 steps to use when answering the phone at work
6 items that should be included when taking a message
how to be courteous to people “holding” on the line
the steps to transfer a call
3 steps to handle complaints from customers
3 steps to use when making a business call
2 other functions of a telephone besides making/receiving calls.

MANAGING YOUR MONEY ES963CDN

This package addresses the following topics:

the differences between gross and net pay
the differences between salaried and hourly employees
overtime rates
required and optional deductions
why a budget is necessary
expenses to include in a budget
reasons for opening a bank checking account
why it is important to use credit cards wisely
developing a personal budget