Skills Canada National Competition Career Exploration Activity

83-Job Search / Secondary May 27-30, 2015 – Saskatoon

SCNC 2015 – Career Exploration Activity 83-Job Search

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Career Exploration Activity

Instructions

After reviewing the two available positions for the 2015 Job Search competition, complete the following questions. Answers for each question should be approximately 50-100 words.

Submit your response with your cover letter and résumé by the deadline identified in the Contest Description.

Competitors may access whatever resources they need to answer the questions.

This activity is worth a total of 10 marks out of the total 100 Job Search marks.

Questions

1. Identify and briefly describe two Essential Skills necessary for each position.

2. Identify and briefly describe two other job-specific skills necessary for each position.

3. What is the approximate entry-level wage and maximum earning potential for each position?

4. Briefly describe the most interesting thing you learned about each position.

5. Identify which position you are most qualified for and briefly explain why.