If you don't know what employers want, it will be hard to give it to them. Transferable skills are the skills that can be used in many different careers.

• Use a Google search to identify transferable skills. What skills do you already possess? Which skills could you develop easily? Which skills are you less interested in developing?

Reflection: What skills do employers want? Which Skills do you already possess? How can you develop new skills to gain an advantage in the career hunt?

The main idea of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and show interest in a position, as well as to sell your experience and skills to a specific job you are applying for. What skills are they looking for? How does your experience meet their needs? Remember - never be negative and don't apologize for your inexperience. They are formal in tone and should demonstrate confidence and respect.

There are millions of pages to teach you how to write a resume, so once you have looked at a few sites, go ahead and create one. You can upload a resume you already have, but it should be up to date and improved where possible. Format, layout and information matter. There is no room for spelling errors on a resume!

Please complete the assignment at right. You will reflect on the people who will support you through the following areas:

1. Financial Decisions

2. Social/Emotional Situations

3. Career Advice

4. "Adulting" (adult life skills)

After you choose your mentor for each area, you will have to write out 5 questions to ask (in one or a combination of areas) and complete with the responses from your mentor(s).