
Mploy – A Job Readiness Workbook
Career Skills Development for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Difficulties
- 168 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Mploy – A Job Readiness Workbook
Career Skills Development for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Difficulties
About this book
This self-guided workbook is suitable for young adults aged 16-26 with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or LD (Learning Differences), to teach the necessary skills for entering the workforce and forging a meaningful career path.
Providing insight into a range of industries and workplace settings, this workbook will help you to support young people in choosing rewarding and successful careers. Detailing the College Internship Program's (CIP) successful Mploy program, the information in this book will help young adults to develop self-confidence and build social connections. Including activities and ready-to-use worksheets, this is a focused look at preparing for work. Key topics include:
· Career assessments
· Creating effective resumes/CVs
· Interview skills
· Employer expectations
· Professional communication
· Performance appraisals
· Handling stress in the workplace
· Social thinking
· Executive functions in the workplace
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword by Carol Gray
- Author’s Note
- Why Seek Employment?
- How to Use This Book
- Part I. Developing Your Interests and Ability Areas
- 1. The Career Continuum
- 2. Exploring Career Choices
- 3. Goodness of Fit
- Part II. Eight Skills Employers Look For
- 1. Communication
- 2. Teamwork
- 3. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- 4. Initiative and Leadership
- 5. Planning and Organizing
- 6. Self-Management
- 7. Willingness to Learn
- 8. Technological Proficiency
- Part III. The Employment Toolkit
- Conclusion
- About CIP
- Endnotes
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- Copyright
- By The Same Author