GLN4O Final Evaluation
Your Task
You will create a portfolio that contains the components necessary for achieving employment in a professional job. These tools will help you be the best candidate for the job, and remind you what your goals and aspirations are in applying. Complete the following tasks in creating your portfolio.
A) Transitions and Change
What is your professional mission statement? It should describe you and what you hope to achieve. Explain using examples.
Complete TWO-THREE SMART goals for your career or educational pathway. Use this resource to complete these - https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm
Complete a Gap Analysis (see template on our website) to measure the skills/knowledge gap between you and where you hope to be in 5 years.
o What does this analysis indicate about your next steps?
Create a budget for the near future (September, or next school/work year). Brainstorm all factors (rent, phone, hygiene, leisure, etc) that you might be responsible for paying, and explain what you will do to achieve your goals (savings, a big purchase, pay off debt etc).
o Have your budget approved by Mr. Shea
o Use the Money Smarts tools we used earlier in the year
B) Job Application Tools
Complete a Resume using the template (change as necessary) online. Use feedback from Mr. Shea to create a professional resume.
Complete a Cover Letter for a potential employer in a future job that you would be interested in. Use the template online and feedback to improve your final product.
List THREE Transferable skills you have, and explain (using examples) how they improve your employability and could make you an asset to the company
Select 2-3 artifacts that best outline your work and indicate the skills that you have. Artifacts may be in the form of pictures of projects, successful projects, or other work that demonstrates your skills and abilities. If many professional portfolios, artifacts are focused on the area of employment the individual is seeking (e.g. If I am a teacher, I am going to include artifacts that relate to my teaching like lessons, photos of student work, or assignments for students). For the time being, yours will likely be more general until you gain education/experience in your job field.
Include any awards or recognitions that you have. You may also include workplace performance evaluations in this section (depending on your work experience). You may also include volunteer recognitions you may have if you have completed your volunteer hours.
You must include a page with your professional references on it. These references should include the information that your prospective employer needs to ensure you meet the job requirements. Normally, you'd have the name, work phone number, and email of the reference.
o You must obtain permission from your reference to use them as a reference
C) The Next Steps…
What is your post-secondary plan? It may include school, work, or something else.
o Outline your plan – how do you see (or want) the 5 years to unfold? Lots can change, but it’s good to have an overview.
o Be as specific with the details as you can – If you list school, what school, cost of tuition, transportation costs, location, etc.
Do you plan to live at home, or rent? What is the cost and pros/cons of each?
o If renting, then learn about rental agreements, and list 5 things you ought to know before signing a lease
What resources are available to you if you need help? Include any government services, people, or community services that could support you in times of need.
o You should be outlining and explaining how they will support you
What expectations will be placed on you in future employment opportunities? List and explain 2-3 predicted expectations and how you will change your current behaviors to match an
employer’s/workplace’s expectations of you.
GLN4O Final Evaluation Rubric
Expectations & Curriculum Level
Student uses/outline transferable skills effectively in justifying employability and goals
Student communicates information purposefully, and completes the budget for the future including all variables necessary – budgeting tools are used effectively
A1: Demonstrate an understanding of the workplace essential skills necessary for success in life, school, and work
A2: Demonstrate effective use of literacy and numeracy strategies that support the application of the workplace essential skills to complete specific tasks in real or simulated workplace settings
Student completes gap analysis effectively, and identifies strategies that will enhance their skills and abilities in school/workplace SMART goals are completed purposefully, and is conducive in planning for ongoing skill development
A3: Demonstrate effective use of learning and thinking strategies in school and in real or simulated workplace settings
A4: Plan for, assess, and document their ongoing development and demonstration of selected workplace essential skills.
Professional mission statement outlines/matches the students strengths/needs/interests through their goal setting and creating future plans for postsecondary/work
Student purposefully matches career planning with personal skills/interests
B1: Demonstrate an understanding of their interests, strengths, and needs, and describe how these influence their postsecondary education, training, and career plans
Student uses work time effectively in class, and completes the project on time Student completes all aspects of the project
B3: Identify and effectively apply strategies for managing time, planning tasks, and managing personal finances
Research is completed purposefully for postsecondary plans
Components of the project are geared to career goals and the student’s future
Future occupations/careers are clear, and 2-3 artifacts are used to support employment/training in these areas
C1: Demonstrate the ability to research information about learning and work opportunities, using print, electronic, and human resources
C2: Describe occupations of interest and the postsecondary education or training required for these occupations
Interview questions are answered, and are purposeful for the work process
Student outlines how they will be expected to act in the workplace, and how they will adapt their current behaviour to these expectations
C3: Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of work and of workplace expectations and issues
Student effectively outlines community/personal resources that will help them in times of need Living situations, transportation, and other changes are acknowledged and planned for
D1: Identify the possible changes they will encounter in the transition from secondary school to their first postsecondary destination, and develop strategies and resources to manage this transition
Resume/Cover letter are completed effectively, and the student is ready for the application process Award/volunteer recognitions are used purposefully (if applicable)
Student completes the postsecondary plan effectively and realistically
Future plans a clearly laid out, and student has a plan in place to achieve these goals
D2: produce plans for a smooth transition to their selected postsecondary destination
