Core Abilities and Competencies of Conover’s Workplace Readiness Credential for Soft Skills

The core abilities and competencies for our Workplace Readiness Credential focus on the concept of workplace related Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) or what we prefer to call Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The Workplace Readiness Credential consists of three core abilities or programs focusing on the ability to prepare, search and secure a job.

The three programs in the Workplace Readiness Credential are the Job Readiness Series, the Job Seeking Series and the Job Keeping Series. The program combines instruction of the soft skills and emotional intelligence skills necessary to achieve success in a modern work environment.

Job Readiness Series:

The Job Readiness Series is an eight-part series on workplace readiness. The eight competencies contained in the program are comprised of the eight essential soft skills required for entering a job. This credentialing system covers critical soft skills employers are looking for when assessing potential job candidates.

Job Readiness Map Results:

This is a sample of what the results for the module look like, followed by the credential. Credentials are awarded on the basis of a valid, passing score.

Core competencies in the Job Readiness Series:

Scale # 1 Attitude
Scale # 2 Communication
Scale # 3 Planning & Organizing
Scale # 4 Critical Thinking
Scale # 5 Interpersonal/Social Skills
Scale # 6 Teamwork
Scale # 7 Professionalism
Scale # 8 Media Rules

Job Seeking Series

Job Seeking Series is a six-part series on job seeking. It covers six essential skills for finding a job. This credentialing system includes key job seeking skills needed to find, apply, interview and accept a job.

Job Seeking Map Results:

This is a sample of what the results for the module look like, followed by the credential. Credentials are awarded on the basis of a valid, passing score.

Core competencies in the Job Seeking Series:

Scale # 1 Job Search
Scale # 2 Resumes
Scale # 3 Job Applications
Scale # 4 Preparing for an Interview
Scale # 5 Interviewing
Scale # 6 After the Interview

Job Keeping Series:

Job Keeping Series is a three part series on job keeping. It covers the key soft skills and emotional intelligence skills required for being an effective employee. This credentialing system includes practical tips on how to effectively relate to customers, supervisors and co-workers.

Job Keeping Map Results:

This is a sample of what the results for the module look like, followed by the credential. Credentials are awarded on the basis of a valid, passing score.