How easy or difficult was it to choose three to five qualities?
• Are these qualities a good match for your teen’s career choice in the Career Narrative? If your teen is unsure of a career direction right now, how might these qualities relate to various career options he or she may wish to learn more about? Most people are not fired because they lack specific job skills, but because they do not possess strength in general employability skills such as getting along well with co-workers. There are five areas of employability skills listed below that employers and colleges expect from applicants. The qualities your teen has are directly related to employability skills. For example, being patient, outgoing, and curious could relate to having strengths in Interpersonal Skills. Qualities such as being flexible, concise, and open-minded may relate to strengths in the area of Systems. Below is a table that defines each of the five areas of employability skills. In the second column, have your teen place his or her personal qualities that relate to each ski
