Employability Strengths and Supports Checklist
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Instructions: This questionnaire is meant to help staff discover what employability, job search or digital skills that you need and what you'd like to learn. It also will help us arrange supports and resources that you might need in order to attend Work Essentials. We will review this with you during our individual chats after the information session.
Please rate how helpful was today's session for you and/or comment below
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1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
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2.
First Name and last initial
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3.
How interested are you in Work Essentials
(Required.)
Not interested
1 star
somewhat interested in a few of the topics but not all
2 stars
interested in about half of the topics or some major parts but not others
3 stars
interested in most of the topics offered
4 stars
very interested in almost all of the topics
5 stars
N/A
Please comment on your interest rating for Work Essentials
4.
What interests you most about Work Essentials
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5.
Work Essentials is a big time commitment - how available and committed are you?
(Required.)
Not available/committed
1 star
unable to attend or commit to most T, Th, F
2 stars
unable to attend or commit to most afternoons on T, Th, or F
3 stars
Can commit/attend regularly all T, Th, F except for the odd occasion
4 stars
Fully committed to attend either virtually or in-person unless ill
5 stars
N/A
Please outline if you have other commitments that might conflict with Work Essentials
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6.
Do you have a reliable way to get around? (to work, daycare, appointments, etc.)
(Required.)
Yes, I have a vehicle.
Yes, I use the bus.
Yes, I can walk or cycle
No
Yes - I use other ways to get around (please explain)
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7.
Do you have dependent care arranged for your children or other family members?
(Required.)
Yes
No
I'm not sure
Not applicable - N/A
Other (please specify)
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8.
Do you have family and/or friends in your life who support you in a positive way?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
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9.
Are you able to afford your basic living costs at the moment? (food, shelter, bills)
(Required.)
Yes
For the most part
I just barely get by
No
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10.
What worries you most about going back to work? (choose as many as you like)
(Required.)
staying organized and/or managing time
ability to learn new things
not enough money
my family's reaction to the upcoming change
my ability to handle this change
not enough time for family, friends and/or fun
what if I don't like the type of work I choose
What if I don't get along with my co-workers or boss
having the right skills, qualifications or experience
Other (please specify)
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11.
Personal Needs - What supports or resources do you need to participate in Work Essentials (choose as many as you like)
(Required.)
Financial assistance with daycare
Financial assistance with transportation
Financial assistance with food/lunch supports
Financial assistance with work clothing, gear or personal grooming for preparing for an interview
Access to a laptop in good running order and that I don't have to share with my household during the group
Access to telephone (landline or cell) for staff to reach me and/or to have private conversations
Access to the internet/Wi-Fi
Health and Wellness - (physical, mental or emotional needs, substance use struggles)
Disabilities or medical needs (physical, mental, learning or other challenges for work or learning)
Personal counselling and/or support
Housing
Legal
None of the above
Other challenges or personal needs - please comment
12.
Which statement(s) best reflects where you are now with your job search and career plans and you want to work on in the next 3 months?
I'm not sure I'm ready to work
I'm not sure what job or career I want to do
I need more training or skills or qualifications in order to find work
I know what kind of work I want to look for but need help with my job search
I can get jobs but have difficulty keeping them
Other
Please describe why you chose the above statement
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13.
Employability Skills Checklist - chose the skills listed below that you would like to work on for the next 3 months
(Required.)
Dependability
Positive attitude
Integrity/honesty
Independence and initiative
Commitment to an employer/work
Creativity
Adaptability
Managing risks
Respect - self and others
Learning to be open to new things
Listening and communication skills
Conflict Resolution skills
Problem-solving/decision-making skills
Digital skills for job search and emloyment
Work-life balance skills
Skills for dealing with stress and personal difficulties
Money management skills
Working with others/collaboration skills
None of the above
Other (please specify)
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14.
Please rate your familiarity with these digital/technology apps or tools
(Required.)
Not familiar - never tried
Have used a few times and need a lot of help
Somewhat familiar - need some help
Familiar enough and would need a little help
Very familiar or comfortable or good at figuring out on my own
Zoom
Not familiar - never tried
Have used a few times and need a lot of help
Somewhat familiar - need some help
Familiar enough and would need a little help
Very familiar or comfortable or good at figuring out on my own
Emailing your resume or attachments
Not familiar - never tried
Have used a few times and need a lot of help
Somewhat familiar - need some help
Familiar enough and would need a little help
Very familiar or comfortable or good at figuring out on my own
Word processing
Not familiar - never tried
Have used a few times and need a lot of help
Somewhat familiar - need some help
Familiar enough and would need a little help
Very familiar or comfortable or good at figuring out on my own
Filling out application forms online
Not familiar - never tried
Have used a few times and need a lot of help
Somewhat familiar - need some help
Familiar enough and would need a little help
Very familiar or comfortable or good at figuring out on my own
Online platforms like Indeed, etc
Not familiar - never tried
Have used a few times and need a lot of help
Somewhat familiar - need some help
Familiar enough and would need a little help
Very familiar or comfortable or good at figuring out on my own
Virtual interviews
Not familiar - never tried
Have used a few times and need a lot of help
Somewhat familiar - need some help
Familiar enough and would need a little help
Very familiar or comfortable or good at figuring out on my own
Using WorkBC account or app to communicate with your employment counsellor
Not familiar - never tried
Have used a few times and need a lot of help
Somewhat familiar - need some help
Familiar enough and would need a little help
Very familiar or comfortable or good at figuring out on my own
N/A - Not applicable
Not familiar - never tried
Have used a few times and need a lot of help
Somewhat familiar - need some help
Familiar enough and would need a little help
Very familiar or comfortable or good at figuring out on my own
Other comments on your tech knowledge or skills
Thank you for your responses!
