Learn more about the MY PATH’s Ready to Work! Employment Readiness Training. Watch the introductory video and learn more about the 8 unique phases of Ready to Work!
Phase 1: Skills, Internets & Resumes
In our introductory phase, we are setting the stage for the entire 8 phase process. We will work directly with participants to create an employment portfolio which they will take with them upon completion of the training. This phase includes:
Identifying Interests and Strengths
Understanding Common Industries
Career Assessment
Understanding Applications
Professional Resume creation
References
Cover Letters
Phase 2: The Job Search
In our second phase, we dive into all aspects of the job search to understand not only how you conduct a job search, but the why and the nuances of finding jobs of interest. This phase includes:
How to find open positions/companies of interest
Understanding Job search tools like Indeed and LinkedIn
Creating Job Search Accounts
Understanding key components of a job post like job description, responsibilities, qualifications, and preferred/required skills
Phase 3: The Application Process
In our 3rd phase, we aim to understand all aspects of the application process. This phase incudes:
Paper vs Online Applications
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) survey/Identification of a Disability
Non-Standard Application Questions
When to follow up
Phase 4: The Interview
The interview is a crucial aspect of the job search and can make or break a job opportunity. In this phase, we discuss all aspects of the interview process from interview prep to a thank you note. We want clients to be comfortable with the interview process and walk away from this phase with interview experience. This phase includes:
Scheduling an interview
Phone, Virtual and In-Person Interviews
Common Interview Questions
Abstract Interview Questions
Interview Appearance/Etiquette
Mock Interviews with industry professionals
After the Interview
Phase 5: The Job Offer & Orientation
Time to celebrate! In this phase we discuss the job offer and the next steps after accepting a job offer. We discuss the orientation and training processes. This phase includes:
Getting a job offer
Accepting a job offer
Understanding Benefits
Negotiating you pay
The orientation process
Common on-boarding documents
Training
Communicating your Schedule
Phase 6: Starting the Job
The first day, the first week and the first month at a new job are crucial to long term success. In this phase, we will discuss the phases of starting a job and how to consistently meet and exceed on the job expectations. This phase includes:
Your First Day
The first Impression
Meeting new coworkers
On the Job Social Skills
Understanding your expectations
Building routines to meet expectations
Asking questions/asking for help
Phase 7: On the Job Communication
Communication is key to on the job success in the short term and the long term. In this phase, we look at how to communicate your wants and needs, how to properly communicate and the various people you will communicate with while working. This phase induces:
Communicating with your Boss
Communicating with Coworkers
Communicating with Customers
Inappropriate Communication on the Job
Confidence and Self-Advocacy
Phase 8: Long Term Success
Once we understand our expectations and have built the process and procedures to consistently meet and exceed our expectations, we aim to focus on long term success on the job. We also understand not every job will be a long term fit. In this phase we discuss sustaining success, but also how to leave a job appropriately. This phase includes:
Growing in your role
Coworker relationships
Taking on new tasks
Performative Evaluations
Promotions
Leaving a Job Appropriately