Job Seeking Skills Training Materials

Boerner, L. A., Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute, Projects with Industry, 2004, 41 pages, R. Fry (Ed.).

  • Job Seeking Skills Participant's Workbook, 204 pages. $17.95 Item Code JSSMR

  • Job Seeking Skills Instructor's Manual, 91 pages.
    $9.95 Item Code JSSW

Updated to include:

Use of the Internet in job seeking
  • How to find jobs in the private and government sector

  • On-line resumes

  • On-line applications

Current Labor Market information
  • Job forecasts for the future and hourly wage calculations

Updated Resource List
  • Current, quality materials selected from other sources on many topics related to job seeking and job keeping

Interviewing tips
  • Appropriate dress and manners for the interview

Spiral binding
  • Opens flat for easier classroom and individual use

UW-Stout’s JSS materials address the following critical job search issues:

  • Knowing yourself and choosing job goals

  • Getting ready to find a job

    • planning the job search

    • applying for a job

    • informational interviewing

    • dealing with rejection

  • Dealing with disability related issues

    • the ADA and how it affects hiring

    • if and when to disclose your disability

    • explaining your disability

  • Getting a job and keeping it

    • company rules and fitting in

    • doing the job right

    • working with others

  • What's next? You’ve got the job - where do I go from here?

The workbook becomes a take-home resource following classroom use and can be used as a future reference for job seeking.