The purpose of the Employment Readiness Matrix is to guide you through all the steps to find work in your occupation in BC. The six "Areas of Preparation" in this matrix are taken from the "Success Predictors" on the previous page. Each area of preparation is divided into Levels numbered from 1 to 5.  

You can download and print this Matrix to use as a record of the steps you have completed in the Matrix.

You can start anywhere on the Matrix. To begin:

1) Choose an "Area of Preparation" to start.

2) Read the statement in each "Readiness Level" and choose the box that describes you at this time. This is your current "Readiness Level" in that "Area of Preparation." Start at Level 1 if you are not sure.

3) If you are using this tool online, Click on the next "Readiness Level" (example - if you are at Level 3 now, click on Level 4) when you click on Level 4 you will be linked to a section of the tool that gives you information, web sites and self assessments to help you to complete Level 4 and move to Level 5. If you are using this in paper form, go to the page indicated at the bottom of that "Readiness Level."

4) Record your completed Levels as you go through the tool by ticking in the boxes you have completed. Strive to complete "Readiness Level 5" in all "Areas of Preparation."