Further titles in the new Lifelong Learning: Personal Effectiveness Guides by Rosalie Marsh, which draw from her extensive skills & industrial experience in sales management and work-based learning in adult and further education. It is a step in the personal and professional development journey where development of the whole person is at the heart of Rosalie's ethos. Currently there are approx. 1 million people in the UK who are 'Not in Employment, Education, or Training' (NEETS). In addition, there are adults and young people who are pre-employment, in employment and looking to enhance their careers or are between jobs. Many do not have the life skills and /or a basic understanding of what is required to become and stay employed and enhance their future. This book - one of a series - will provide essential information to fill the gaps identified through research and enhance the prospects of a successful interview. In two parts, Skills for Employability - designed to be read in bite-sized chunks - will focus on some of the skills you need in order to impress an employer, stand out from the rest, become employed, and enhance your future.Part One looks at the Pre-Employment skills needed. Part Two looks at what you need to know when you move into employment. Features of Skills for Employability Part One. Each chapter details the Learning Outcomes and relevance to other qualifications such as Functional Skills. At the end of each topic, there will be a series of short practical activities for self assessment for learners to see how far they have 'travelled' in gaining knowledge and understandin. In turn this will add to a sense of achievement. Much of the content will feed in to the Entry Level or Level 1 / 2 Awards and Certificate in Employability and Personal Development which is linked to the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) and Functional Skills. In particular SSA 14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life & 14.2 Preparation for Work. All content will relate to the current gaps in knowledge& understanding and softer skills for those who are pre-employment e.g. school leavers; 16-18 year old unemployed; returners to work; learners with disabilities who are seeking a change of employment; in employment and seeking to enhance their prospects or between jobs.The book will have some illustrations to enhance text. There will be links to websites e.g. for legislation. This will provide more interaction and variety for the learner and ensure currency. Adult Literacy and Numeracy will not be addressed in this book as there are many excellent books available. Benefits: After completing Skills for Employability Part One, readers will: Have more awareness of the standards of behaviour and requirements of employers.Have completed short practical activities, which aim to test their understanding Have raised their self-esteem and confidence. Have an awareness and understanding of the business environment. Have some basic knowledge and understanding, which could be presented for accreditation of prior learning for City & Guilds Awards/Certificates in Employability and Personal Development, vocational qualifications, or company training programmes. From the Book Back Cover: This is the third of the new Lifelong Learning: Personal Effectiveness Guides by Rosalie Marsh, which draw from her extensive skills & industrial experience in sales management and work-based learning in adult and further education.It is a step in the personal and professional development journey where development of the whole person is at the heart of Rosalie's ethos.In two parts, Skills for Employability - designed to read in bite-sized chunks - will focus on some of the skills needed in order to impress an employer, stand out from the rest, become employed, and enhance your future. Part One looks at the pre- employment skills needed. Part Two: Moving into Employment, will look at what you need to know when you are in the world of work. Each chapter details the learning outcomes and relevance to other qualifications such as Functional Skills. Through short practical activities, you will be able to see how far you have' travelled' in gaining knowledge and understanding. Part One: Pre-employment looks at those skills for the future, which include: Preparing for work. Job applications and a successful interview. Working effectively in the workplace. ICT skills in the workplace. Some of the benefits of Skills for Employability. Pre-Employment: User-friendly. Can work at your own pace. Raised self-esteem and confidence. An increased awareness of the standards of behaviour and requirements of employers.An awareness and understanding of the business environment. Whom is this book for?School leavers;16-18 yr old unemployed; returners to work; learners seeking a change of employment, wishing to enhance their prospects or, are between jobs. Aimed at the home learner and someone who is unable to attend formal courses. To fill gaps in underpinning knowledge and skills needed to 'get on in life'. www.discover-rosalie.com