| Title | Content | Tags | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workplace Communication and Workplace Success |
Information on communicating and succeeding in the workplace including job success, workplace basics, workplace etiquette, communication skills, QuickBooks, and business communication. Although this resource is written in plain language and targeted toward those with lower reading levels, it is beneficial to all job seekers. Resource Links Workplace communication and success – main page GCF Learn Free | communication, employability, employment | 2021-05-20 19:40:32 |
| Workability |
This handbook provides practical information about key skills and attitudes for job seekers. It includes activities to self-assess current skills and develop the skills and attitudes needed for success in the workplace. An online version of this publication has been created to make the information more accessible. Get and Keep the Work You Want contains tips for finding and keeping a job, strategies for maintaining a positive attitude, and activities to practice using a positive mindset when searching for jobs. There are also suggestions for related resources, publications, and tools throughout the page. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to people across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. It is appropriate for adult literacy learners and beyond. Resource Links Workability: What You Need to Get and Keep a Job (PDF) Get and Keep the Work You Want ALIS, Government of Alberta | adult literacy, employability, employment, interpersonal skills, job search, looking for work | 2021-05-20 19:39:51 |
| Work Search Basics |
This guide to finding work is for new or inexperienced job seekers. Start by identifying your skills, accomplishments, needs and wants, and decide which jobs are a good fit for you. Get tips on how to network effectively, conduct an information interview, and be successful in a job interview. Learn how to create an outstanding cover letter, and which resumé type works best for you. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to clients across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. It is appropriate for adult literacy learners and beyond. Resource Links ALIS, Government of Alberta | adult literacy, employability, employment, interpersonal skills, interviews, job search, looking for work | 2021-05-20 19:39:03 |
| Work and You |
The first career planning book in the Easy Reading series uses stories, checklists, and exercises, to help adults with low literacy create a short list of one to three jobs to investigate. Work and You Book 1 takes readers through a brief self-assessment and introduces them to the Easy Reading occupational clusters. Readers are encouraged to contact their career advisor or tutor for help when using this book. The second career planning workbook in the Easy Reading series help readers research and evaluate the short list of jobs they created in Book 1. In the end, readers choose an occupational goal to pursue. Like Book 1, this book uses stories, checklists and exercises to help readers through each step. It is recommended that readers complete Book 1 before beginning Book 2. Readers are encouraged to contact their career advisor or tutor for help when using this book. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to people across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. Resource Links ALIS, Government of Alberta | career planning, employment, interpersonal skills, job search, looking for work | 2021-05-20 19:21:48 |
| Life Skills |
This resource contains skills development for life skills areas, such as; careers and personal finance. In the careers section, you will find information on such topics as navigating your career, working in tech, and starting a business. In the personal finance section, you will find information on saving, budgeting, income, taxes, and debt. These are instructive videos that use animation and graphics to explain concepts. This resource was created for an American audience, but the information is applicable to people in Canada. It is appropriate for those who read at an elementary level and above. Resource Links Life Skills – main page Khan Academy | career planning, employment, financial literacy, job search, looking for work | 2021-05-20 19:20:17 |
| Develop Your Job Smarts |
This online source was created to help people keep their job and succeed at work. The Develop Your Job Smarts guide provides tips for developing and using job smarts to improve workplace performance, make work more satisfying, and show one’s value, such as through being a team player or having a positive attitude. Suggestions for other helpful tools, resources, and quick-learning guides for further development are directly linked throughout the page. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to people across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. It is appropriate for adult literacy learners and beyond. Resource Links ALIS, Government of Alberta | adult literacy, employment, interpersonal skills, job search, looking for work | 2021-05-20 19:19:26 |
| Job Smart: Tips for Staying Employed |
This step-by-step guide to keeping your job features information about what employers are looking for in their employees, self-assessment exercises, tips on problem solving, and solutions for some common workplace challenges. It uses stories and exercises to cover important topics such as: building good work skills and attitudes, workplace responsibilities, and making sure a job is a good fit. It also provides a list of helpful community resources, advice, and information about workplace rights. This resource is written in plain language. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to people across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. It is appropriate for adult literacy learners and beyond. Resource Links Job Smart: Tips for Staying Employed (PDF) ALIS, Government of Alberta | adult literacy, employment, interpersonal skills, job search, looking for work | 2021-05-20 19:18:48 |
| Easy Reading Job Profiles |
This resource contains information on 23 different jobs, including what the person does on the job, skills required, average salary/wage, and related jobs. There is also a dictionary of terms used in the profiles to help you understand the job profiles and related information. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to clients across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. It is appropriate for adult literacy learners and beyond. Resource Links ALIS, Government of Alberta | career planning, employment, job search, looking for work | 2021-05-20 19:17:16 |
| Creating a New Future: The Job-Loss Workbook |
This workbook offers a range of practical information, exercises, and options to ease the transition from being employed to being unemployed, to moving on and creating a new future after job loss. Topics include response to job loss, negotiating a severance package, financial planning, coping, building a support network, retraining and work options, and more. The information also includes personal stories from others — how they handled their failures and successes, and how they turned crises into opportunities. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to clients across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. It is appropriate for adult literacy learners and beyond. Resource Links What to do first after job loss What to do first after job loss – checklist How to cope with job loss – checklist Moving forward after job loss – checklist ALIS, Government of Alberta | career planning, employment, job loss, job skills, looking for work | 2021-05-20 19:16:38 |
| Career Planning for Specific Audiences |
This resource contains information, tools, resources, and materials for people from specific groups who are looking for work. These groups include indigenous peoples, persons living with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, youth, and mature workers. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to clients across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. The reading level is appropriate for adult literacy learners and above. Resource Links Career Planning – main page Persons living with disabilities ALIS, Government of Alberta | career planning, disabilities, employment, first nations, indigenous, inuit, literacy, looking for work, mature workers, metis, newcomer | 2021-05-20 19:15:26 |
| Career Planning and Job Search |
Information on career planning including job search and networking, starting a new career, salaries, and careers without college. In the job search section, explore resources and materials related to resume writing, cover letters, interviewing skills, and using online job posting sites such as Indeed. Although this resource is written in plain language and targeted toward those with lower reading levels, it is beneficial to all job seekers. Resource Links Career Planning – main page Job Search – main page GCF Learn Free | career planning, employment, job search, looking for work | 2021-05-20 19:13:25 |
| Be Safe at Work |
Be Safe at Work provides easy-to-read information about how to stay healthy and safe on the job. It illustrates how to spot danger, use safety equipment, report injuries and share health and safety concerns with employers. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to clients across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. It is appropriate for adult literacy learners and beyond. Resource Links ALIS, Government of Alberta | employment, health and safety, literacy | 2021-05-20 19:12:08 |
| Training for Work |
This work-related guide uses stories and exercises to help Albertans with low literacy skills get the training they need to succeed in the labour market. Easy Reading Training for Work contains information on alternatives to the traditional full-time classroom setting, such as; mentoring, volunteering, self-study, short-term courses, and on-the-job training to help boost employability. This publication also explores different learning styles, advantages, and disadvantages of various training options, and where to look for training opportunities. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to people across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. It is appropriate for adult literacy learners and beyond. Resource Links ALIS, Government of Alberta | adult literacy, employment, job search, looking for work, training | 2020-11-29 06:24:22 |
| Find a job |
This workbook encourages adults with low literacy skills, or ESL, to seek the support of a career advisor or tutor to help them through the steps of landing the job they want. This publication covers: resume writing, where to look for a job, cover letter, application forms, interviews, job offers, and next steps. This resource was created for an Alberta audience, but the information is applicable to people across Canada. This resource is part of the Easy Reading group of resources produced by ALIS. It is written at a Grade 4 reading level. Resource Links Government of Ontario | adult literacy, career planning, employment, job search, looking for work, newcomer | 2020-11-29 06:08:23 |
