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personal and career development LEVEL 3
MODULE 1 Lesson 1
LIFE ORIENTATION LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 1<br>
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Module 1 LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 2/41 Personal strengths, abilities and work skills.<br>
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Personal strengths, abilities and work skills. Strengths -these are skills that you have that, you are good at.
Our abilities and skills we have developed as we have grown up. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 3/41<br>
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Types of skills Hard skills
Soft skills
Transferable skills There are different types of skills that we use on a daily basis. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 4/41<br>
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Hard skills vs. soft skills Hard skills – specific technical skills Soft skills – are qualities and strengths that are specific to you Precise detailed work
Analyse, evaluate and solve problems
Drive vehicles and use equipment
Prepare or bake food
Use computer applications
Build houses
Use machinery Take responsibility
Desire to study
Solve problems effectively
Want to achieve
Use good language
Communication skills
Have a positive attitude
Adapt to a wide range of activities and changes LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 5/41<br>
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Hard skills vs. soft skills Hard skills – specific technical skills Soft skills – are qualities and strengths that are specific to you LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 6/41<br>
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Transferable skills These are the skills that you can take from one job to another.
Problem solving
The ability to organise
The ability to work with facts and figures
Good communication and verbal skills
Ability to motivate others
Ability to use initiative
Ability to work unsupervised
An eye for detail
Ability to work confidently under pressure
Reliability and integrity
Ability to motivate others
Ability to recognise and meet new challenges LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 7/41<br>
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Skills most sought after by employers LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 8 /41 Communication skills Flexibility Adaptability Managing multiple priorities. Planning Organising Analytical Research skills Interpersonal abilities<br>
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Skills most sought after by employers LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 9 /41 Problem solving
Reasoning Creativity Leadership Management skills Multicultural sensitivity Awareness Teamwork Computer
Technical literacy Personal values<br>
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Most important values categories of values LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 10 /41 Honesty
Integrity
Morality Dependability Reliability Responsibility Loyalty Adaptability Flexibility Dedication
Hard working Work ethics<br>
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Most important values categories of values LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 11 /41 Positive attitude
Motivation
Energy
Passion Willingness to learn Self-motivated Ability to work Professionalism Self-confidence<br>
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Skills audit A skills audit is a tool used to determine your skills, talents, strengths and abilities. It helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses and areas for development. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 12 /41<br>
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Why do a skills audit To determine your strengths and weaknesses.
To identify areas for development within various skills areas.
Helps you determine what skills and abilities you have acquired.
Helps you determine where you might need to focus your training, education or self - development.
Valuable when you are considering a career change.
Important when applying for a promotion or in the job market. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 13 /41<br>
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What are scarce skills Engineers
Drivers
Skilled trades
Labourers
Management
Teachers Legal staff
Secretaries
Personal assistants
Office support staff
Technicians
Accounting staff
Finance staff LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 14 /41<br>
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Trends in the job market Trends and demands in the job market depend
on the economy and where there are shortages
of skills for certain jobs. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 15<br>
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What is a p.d.p? A P.D.P is a Personal Development Plan that will help you assess your strengths and skills. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 16<br>
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Why use a PDP To determine your goals
To set a time line
Track your progress
Review your personal growth. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 17<br>
