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Independent Skills

Here is some helpful information on Life Skills that will be of benefit at some point in your life. You can call (760)337-3096 if you have any questions on the information provided.

Life Skills

1.                  How Checking Accounts work and how to look for the Right Bank.

2.                  Savings Accounts and how to keep track of your money.

3.                  How to set up a budget and avoid running out of money.

4.                  What is credit and how to establish good credit.

5.                  How do credit cards work and what to consider when buying a car.

6.                  Your rights when you are renting an apartment or studio.

7.         How to avoid getting evicted from your rental.

8.         A sample rental agreement.

 

HELPFUL JOB-HUNTING INFORMATION

Click on the following links for more helpful information on finding a job or keeping your job:

1. Looking for Work
2. Filling out Job Applications
3. What is a Resume?
4. Resume Sample (Entry-level)
5. Interview Tips
6. Punctuality
7. Good Worksite Relations
8. What Supervisors Expect from their Workers
9. Dressing Up for Work
10. The Right Attitude

EMPLOYMENT PORTFOLIO

Here are more advanced employability skills that will help you find the more advanced jobs that you have been dreaming about. Click on each skill to find more information.

  1. What is an Employability Portfolio?
  2. Writing an Advanced Resume.
  3. What is an Advanced Resume or a Chronological Resume?
  4. Sample Advanced Resume.
  5. Writing a Cover Letter.
  6. Sample Cover Letter I.
  7. Sample Cover Letter II.
  8. Letters of Recommendation.

Important Links

Guide to Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities
www.dca.ca.gov/legal/lanlordbook/index/html

 
Information on your rights as a renter. Don't let anybody take advantage of you.
Kelley Blue Book
www.kbb.com/

 
Find out how much the car  you are buying is actually worth.
Experian Credit Burueau
www.experian.com/

 
Information on personal credit history.