Redefining Ability in the Workplace
Name:_________________________________________ CM:_____________
Employment Portfolio Tools
Job Search Techniques Assignment
The following paperwork is included in this package:
Find your Focus
o List of Companies to Research
“My Profile” Template
o Questions to help you to think about your past accomplishments in order to
create your “Elevator Speech” and “Profile”
Cold Call Script
o Create a cold call script to use when calling a company to find out if they have
potential openings
Action Plan Template
o Draft an “Peek at a Week” Action Plan
Please ensure you return all completed assignments to your Case Manager
Finding Your Focus
What type of work are you looking for?
(Example: receptionist, deep sea diver, trucker)
What type of organization/industry would you
like to work for?
(Example: travel company, educational institute, oil
and gas company)
Start a list of companies/organizations where
you might like to work:
Research these companies/ organizations to prepare you for Supported Job Search
“My Profile” Template
Name________________________________________CM_____________________
1. What is your job target?
2. Why do you think you can do this?
3. When have you done this before?
4. What other evidence do I have?
I am known in my family as…
My supervisor always praised my ability to…
My co-workers have often remarked that I’m good at…
I consistently received high ratings in these areas on my performance reviews…
Other…
Cold Call Script
Using the sample script below, create a personalized script to cold call companies to ask if they have any open
positions currently available.
To Receptionist: "Good morning. I hope you can help me. My name is _________. I would like to know the
name of your company's HR manager, please. Would I be able to speak with him/her? Thank you."
To Human Resources Manager: "Good morning _______. My name is _________. I'm calling about any
opportunities for work at your company.
(I've just completed my training/degree in ________, and) I have a lot of experience in _______ and
________, which is an area I know your company specializes in. I've also worked in _______.
Are there any suitable openings at your company at present? May I send you my resume in case any come up
in future?
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Peek at a Week
Action Plan Draft
List the job search actions you will take throughout the week.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday