Using the template, generate a list of qualities you believe needs to be highlighted for the attached job call.

Organize your skills into our two major headings: Employability skills and Industry specific skills.

Attach each skill to a direct example from your work experience, volunteer experience, or educational experience.

Once you have generated this list, begin to construct your skills bio (due this Sunday before 11:11am).

Remember, I do not need all of your preparation work. The template is simply to help you organize and begin thinking about what you plan to write. Your skills bio submission should look like this:

Joe Black has been an integral and passionate supporter of The Plight of the Pink Flamingos for the past two years since graduating from Fanshawe College's School of Contemporary Media. In the role of Media and Design Coordinator, Joe provides the targeted messages and persuasive approach required to bring attention to the deterioration and desecration of the breeding grounds for this majestic bird.

Joe's key skills that he brings to the organization include:

researching concepts, creating proposals, story boarding and pitching ideas to raise awareness

preparing marketing packages for fund-development purposes including digital, print and web-based materials

examining the issues and norms regarding copyright and the use of appropriated text, images and sounds in support of The Plight of the Pink Flamingos.

To contact Joe and learn more, or to make a donation or volunteer, email J..k@PPF.org or call 1.800.555.1212.

COMM 1100 - THE SKILLS BIO

SKILLS SUMMARY TEMPLATE

Completing the Skills Assessment and building your Skills Summary is the foundation work for writing an effective skills bio, resume, cover letter, preparing for job interviews and building your portfolio.

Referring to the sample list of skills provided complete the Skills Assessment below. Note the different between the 4 types of skill sets: Fundamental, Personal Management, Teamwork and Industry Specific.

1. Employability Skills are the generic skills, attitudes and behaviours that employers look for in new recruits, and that are developed through training programs for current employees. These skills include: Basic, Personal Management and Teamwork/Leadership. You can develop these skills in school, at work and through a variety of life experiences. Identifying and building your employability skills will help you present yourself to employers in a language they understand.

2. Industry Specific Skills are those skills in industries where you have some experience and education.

Skills Summary Assessment

COMM 1100

Name: ______________________________ Date: __________________

My Strongest Skills

My best examples of how I demonstrated these skills

Industry Specific Skills

My Top Priorities - Skills I Want to Improve

What steps I can take to improve these skills

YOUR SKILLS BIO

Remember to answer the 4 Questions that Readers will ask when reading your Bio:

(1) Who are you?

(2) What are your skills and experiences and how do they address the issues or topics?

(3) How will what you know resolve the issue, question, or topic at hand?

(4) How may you be contacted for more information?

Yours...