Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) and Skilled Labourer - Final Report - Part I - Essential Skills & Employability Skills, Part II

Topic – Finding Employment Learning Outcomes – participants will be able to: describe the employment process and how to access it, identify potential employers.
Time	Steps	Activity	Materials
60 min	Introduction	Strategies for Finding Work
	Explain the Importance	Understanding how employers hire is the key to finding work.
	Show Learners	Ask participants how they were hired at their last job. Record on a flip chart or whiteboard in unmarked columns for Visible and Hidden Job Market. Reveal the column headings to illustrate that a majority of people are hired through the hidden market. Define the difference between the two markets. Discuss the networking strategy and ask participants to list names of people they can network with using the contacts worksheet as a guide. How do you think employers in construction hire? Define cold calling.	Handout Job Search Package
	Learner Shows you	Ask participants to write a script they would say to potential employers. Name, experience, job openings, Ph #…

Topic – Resume Writing Learning Outcomes – participants will be able to: build their own resume
Time	Steps	Activity	Materials
120 min	Introduction	Resume Writing
	Explain the Importance	Discuss the types of job search tools: Resume, cover letter, portfolio and introduction letter.	Handout Job Search package.
		Review the guidelines for writing a resume and a sample resume.
		Participants use the worksheets to compile resume information. If computers are available, assist them in creating an electronic resume.	Data saving device: floppy, external drive, etc.