BOOK
Mploy – A Job Readiness Workbook
Michael P. McManmon | Carol Gray | Michele Ramsay | Jennifer Kolarik
(2017)
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Abstract
This self-guided workbook is suitable for young adults aged 16-26 with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or LD (Learning Differences), to teach the necessary skills for entering the workforce and forging a meaningful career path.
Providing insight into a range of industries and workplace settings, this workbook will help you to support young people in choosing rewarding and successful careers. Detailing the College Internship Program's (CIP) successful Mploy program, the information in this book will help young adults to develop self-confidence and build social connections. Including activities and ready-to-use worksheets, this is a focused look at preparing for work. Key topics include:
· Career assessments
· Creating effective resumes/CVs
· Interview skills
· Employer expectations
· Professional communication
· Performance appraisals
· Handling stress in the workplace
· Social thinking
· Executive functions in the workplace
Destined to be the unequalled go-to resource for young people with autism and other learning difficulties... I was so impressed by the thought, insight, organization, and expertise behind this workbook.
Carol Gray, autism advocate, author, consultant and founder of Social Stories™
Dr. Michael P. McManmon is the founder of the College Internship Program (CIP), that prepares young adults with learning differences and on the autism spectrum with academic, career, social and independent living skills, at five centers across the USA.
Dr. Michele Ramsay is a Program Director at CIP Brevard and has 18 years of experience in school district management.
Jennifer Kolarik is a Lead Career Coordinator at CIP and has over 20 years of experience working with teens and young adults.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreword by Carol Gray | 7 | ||
| Author’s Note | 9 | ||
| Why Seek Employment? | 11 | ||
| How to Use This Book | 13 | ||
| Part I. Developing Your Interests and Ability Areas | 15 | ||
| Chapter 1. The Career Continuum | 17 | ||
| 1. Community service / volunteering | 18 | ||
| 2. Supervised internship | 20 | ||
| 3. Internship to work | 20 | ||
| 4. Employment | 21 | ||
| Chapter 2. Exploring Career Choices | 23 | ||
| 1. Build a relationship with your job coach | 24 | ||
| 2. Build transferable skills | 25 | ||
| 3. Discover career interests | 33 | ||
| Chapter 3. Goodness of Fit | 35 | ||
| 1. Employer fit | 36 | ||
| 2. Environmental fit | 38 | ||
| 3. Sensory Fit | 41 | ||
| 4. Social fit | 43 | ||
| 5. Intellectual fit | 45 | ||
| 6. Emotional fit | 47 | ||
| A note on stress | 47 | ||
| Part II. Eight Skills Employers Look For | 51 | ||
| Chapter 1. Communication | 53 | ||
| Chapter 2. Teamwork | 67 | ||
| Chapter 3. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | 77 | ||
| Chapter 4. Initiative and Leadership | 87 | ||
| Chapter 5. Planning and Organizing | 93 | ||
| Chapter 6. Self-Management | 107 | ||
| Chapter 7. Willingness to Learn | 121 | ||
| Chapter 8. Technological Proficiency | 127 | ||
| Part III. The Employment Toolkit | 131 | ||
| Chapter 1. Making a Career and Ability Portfolio | 133 | ||
| Chapter 2. Developing a Résumé | 137 | ||
| Chapter 3. Creating a Cover Letter | 147 | ||
| Chapter 4. Filling out an Application | 151 | ||
| Chapter 5. Going to an Interview | 153 | ||
| Chapter 6. Preparing for a New Job | 157 | ||
| Conclusion | 166 | ||
| About CIP | 166 | ||
| Endnotes | 168 | ||
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