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Choices Episode 1 - Career Choice

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Photos of Choices Talent Russell, Katie, Mel and JoeSegments in Episode 1 include:

  1. The two mechanics: doing the same job, but with very different lives
  2. Informational interviewing: how to get first-hand information about careers, jobs and industries
  3. Meeting new challenges: a migrant's perspective on breaking into the local job market
  4. Mel & Joe: they've given away two-thirds of their income to start a business
  5. Expert commentary from Tony Ciallella of Gryphon Consultants

Below you will find an employability skills index. This is a tool to identify those skills that have been presented or discussed in the particular episode of Choices.

Self-exploration & reflection
+ Indirect   Skill identification
Reference     Goal setting, evaluation & revitalising
                                           
++ Direct            Research techniques
 Reference             Effective use of technology
                Communication skills
                                               
                    Networking & marketing
                      Working individually and in teams
                        Problem solving
                                               
                            Comm. part., citizenship & values
                              Entrepreneurship
                                Mentors, friends & peer support
                                               
                                    Change management
                                      Creative thinking & mind mapping
                                        Positive thinking
                                          Life-long learning
EPS 1 - Career Choice                                            
2 mechanics   ++   ++                   +              
Informational interviewing     ++     ++       ++           +          
Meeting new challenges   ++ ++                                 ++ +
Open for business   ++   ++                   +              
Tony Ciallella   ++   ++                               ++  

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