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Employer Ready Candidates
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The criteria for becoming an ERC was designed to help
job seekers generate successful job searching plans and
allow the WBC to track success of certain sectors,
workshops, and job search techniques.
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Benefits for the Business Industry
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Better prepared candidates to review.
Better assessment of growth opportunity.
Less need for initial recruitment to find qualified talent.
A financial savings can be had when posting can be
filled before it has to be reposted.
 A savings of time and effort can be gained when there is
a process in place that can be trusted.
 A preview of soft skills before the interview through an
assessment.
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Benefits for the Job Seeker
ERC’s will be confident that they are prepped for the job
search process- From application through job acceptance.
• Easier access to programs like OJT and Apprenticeships
• Can identify skills and talent gaps-This, in turn, can
generate opportunities for customized training.
• Better preparation for job fairs and hiring events
• Networking assistance from the Business Service Team
• Regular support throughout the job search process
• Clear identification of strengths in both hard and soft skills
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Expectation of ERCs
 Complete all steps on the checklist including:
 Labor Market Research
 Identify Target Companies
 Prepare Master Resume
 Demonstrate ability to target at least two resumes
to specific open jobs
 Expand your network
 Continue job searching and reporting progress
 Complete assessments to identify strengths
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Workshops
Mandatory
• Resume
• Interviewing
• CC/Onet
Helpful:
• Job Searching
• Linkedin
• Job Club
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Labor Market Research
Labor Market Research is the process of gathering, sorting
and using information to assist in the identification of
potential job or career opportunities.
Armed with this information you become more empowered
and confident while conducting your job search and
exploring the hidden job market.
Labor Market Research Tools
bls.gov
careeronestop.org
coworkforce.com
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onetonline.org
Connection Colorado Toolbox
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www.co.adams.co.us
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Labor Market Research
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Return to WBC Homepage
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Labor Market Information
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Colorado Employment Skills Certificate (CESC)
What Employers Told Us
 25% of the responders use assessments in the hiring
process—ProveIt is used most often
 When asked “Would a certificate from applicants,
showing skills and capabilities, be of assistance during
your hiring process?” 51% said ‘yes.’
 Types of skill capability most frequently looked for:
 Basic Skills – 76.9%
 Soft Skills -- 63%
 Technical Skills – 58%
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Benefits
• Multiple and varied assessments for
employers to choose
• Workplace ethics and soft skills assessed
• Verified assessment information on demand
• Full certificate stored in Connecting
Colorado
 Holland Codes
 Proveits
 Basic Skills-TABE
 Workplace Readiness
Credential
 Other as determined
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Holland Codes
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Conventional
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O*NET –Interest Profiler
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Adams County Website
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Proveit Tests
 Can be selected by candidate or employer
 Thousands of test available (See List)
 Tests can be sent to candidate to determine areas for
improvement
 Candidate takes the assessment during a proctored
time and then the scores are entered on the
certificate
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Workplace Readiness Credential (Conover)
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Job Seekers are assessed in 8 areas and must score 70% or
above in all areas:
 Attitude
 Communication
 Planning & Organization
 Critical Thinking
 Interpersonal/Social Skills
 Teamwork
 Professionalism
 Media Rules
Training Modules: Applicants can take the modules before
the assessments or they will be assigned automatically in
areas of weakness. (This can be done at home.)
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How Fast Can I Complete the Process?
As fast as you like.
You set the pace and communicate your progress or needs
to Stephani and/or Business Services Team.
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Workshops
 November 10: Interviewing, 1-3
 November 13: Word I, 9-11
 November 16: Job Club, 8:30-9:30
CC/Onet, 1-3
 November 17: Resume and Cover Letter, 1-3
 November 30: Linkedin, 1-3
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Thank You for Your Time
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