Title: Identify resources for finding employment or pursuing postsecondary education.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II) > Section: Seeking Employment in Early Childhood and Related Careers

Identification may consist of resources such as

- newspapers
- Internet sites (e.g., Virginia Employment Commission [VEC], CareerOneStop)
- professional organizations
- local businesses or personal contacts.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is meant by networking? What criteria should be used to evaluate the effectiveness of a network contact?
- What can be learned from a successful job search? What can be learned from an unsuccessful job search? What ethical issues may arise during a job search? How can they be addressed?

Communication

- What communication skills are needed for locating and using employment resources?
- What are some potential consequences of using/not using employment resources?

Leadership

- What skills are needed for networking? How are the skills needed for networking similar to and different from the skills needed for successful employment?
- How can leaders become effective network contacts for others seeking employment?

Management

- What are effective ways to use websites as employment resources?
- What training is needed to improve job search skills?