Workforce Readiness: Selling Yourself…When Looking for Work (Video & Handout)

Ideal for small-group workshops, workforce readiness programs, literacy programs and independent learning. An updated PBS-aired video, narrated by Pat Morita. 

Finding a job requires more than experience and qualifications. A job applicant's success depends on how he or she can prepare, communicate their skills, present themselves professionally, and navigate the hiring process.

Selling Yourself – Especially When Looking for Work is a practical and encouraging training video and companion guide designed to help learners understand the language, expectations, and communication strategies commonly encountered during the job search process. Participants will view motivational comments from experts and explore employment terminology, interview vocabulary, workplace communication concepts, professional self-presentation techniques and AI tools that can help. Show the entire video or your favorite soundbites to start the lesson and stimulate discussion.

This resource is particularly valuable for individuals developing their English-language skills while preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce. Large open captions for accessibility viewing and English reading. (Regular uncaptioned video is available by request at no additional charge.)

Included Resources

• Video Training
• Employment English Starter Guide (editable and reproducible)
• Employment terminology reference
• Resume and CV vocabulary
• Interview language and sample responses
• Workplace idioms and expressions
• Classroom discussion activities and practice exercises

Recommended Audience

• ESL / ELL Teachers
• Adult Education Programs
• Workforce Development Programs
• Community Colleges
• Career Readiness Instructors
• Job Training Programs
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Refugee and Immigrant Support Agencies
• Employment Counselors
• Career Coaches
• Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
• Community-Based Organizations
• Job Seekers
• New Workforce Entrants
• Individuals Returning to Work After Extended Absences

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Build confidence discussing their skills and experience
• Understand common employment-related vocabulary
• Improve resume and interview communication
• Practice workplace English expressions and idioms
• Strengthen professional communication skills
• Better understand employer expectations during the hiring process

License Information

This purchase includes a Single Teacher / Single Facilitator License.

The licensed instructor may:

• Present the video to their students, clients, or program participants.
• Print and distribute the accompanying guide to participants within their own classes, workshops, or training sessions.
• Use the materials repeatedly with multiple groups while remaining the primary licensed instructor.

The licensed instructor may not:

• Share, resell, redistribute, upload, or sublicense the video or guide to other instructors, organizations, departments, or agencies.
• Post the materials publicly online.
• Include the materials in another commercial product or training package.

Organizations requiring use by multiple instructors, departments, campuses, or facilitators should obtain additional licenses. District-wide licensing of video available upon request: plseries.yt@gmail.com

Format

Download arrives within 3 minutes of purchase. 149MB.

Guide Format: MS Word / Editable Document 39.1KB

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