Stage 5 Y9/10 Elective Commerce Assessment Task 2

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1 Stage 5 Y9/10 Elective Commerce Assessment Task 2 Employment Issues Name: Date Given: Date Due: Task Weighting 30% The key to getting a job and finding a career path starts with applying for a job. In this assessment task, you will be following the process involved in applying for a job. Syllabus outcomes: 5.1 Applies consumer, financial, business, legal and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of contexts 5.2 Analyses the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a range of consumer, financial, business, legal and employment contexts 5.8 Explains commercial and legal information using a variety of forms 5.9 Works independently and collaboratively to meet individual and collective goals within specified timelines Part One Select ONE of the job advertisements attached. Write a letter of application for one of these positions otherwise known as a cover letter. You must submit the job advertisement with your letter of application. Youthcentral.vic.gov.au has some great advice on writing cover letters. Part Two Prepare a resume to submit with your application. Use the handout contained in this assessment task as a guideline, Key Components of a Resume and use Youthcentral.vic.gov.au as a guide. Part Three Anticipate THREE questions you may be asked by a potential employer at an interview for the job you are interviewing for. Write them out. For each question that may be asked, provide a written answer to each question. Consider TWO questions you would like to ask your potential employer at the interview. Write them out. Justify in writing why it would be useful to ask those questions.

2 KEY COMPONENTS OF A RESUME - PART TWO Candidates contact details An opening/summary statement or career objective Key skills Technical/ICT skills Attributes and abilities Education and qualifications Employment history/experience Significant achievements Referees (three- with roles and full contact details) A cover letter needs to: introduce you HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER? PART ONE mention the job (or kind of job) you're applying for (or looking for) match your skills and experiences with the skills and experiences required by the job encourage the reader to read your resume finish with a call to action (for example, requesting an interview or asking to meet). What you should include in your cover letter: Your name and contact details Their name and contact details The name of the job you're going for A list of your relevant skills A summary of why you're right for the job Speak their language Ask them to read your resume & contact you What you shouldn't include in your cover letter Typos or mistakes Including your whole resume Using "I" too much Don't mention your other job applications Refer to the web address below for more detail on how to write a cover letter. This has many examples for you to use to help.

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5 Casual Retail Team Member Supercheap Auto Coffs Harbour Brand: Supercheap Auto Job no: Work type: Casual Location: NSW - Coffs Harbour & North Coast Categories: Retail Team Members We don t just sell products; we re about inspiring our customers to get the most out of their leisure time and we want the same for our team. A typical day Providing an in-store experience that inspires and empowers our customers Engaging with our customers by sharing your product knowledge and experience Receipting, replenishing and merchandising Keeping up to date with current and new products in our range Working in a team to achieve goals and objectives together Be rewarded with great work-life balance, group wide career and development opportunities along with: Significant discounts across all our brands A vibrant, team oriented culture where we embrace and encourage new ideas Perks Program corporate rates on travel, accommodation, health and fitness, financial services, insurances and entertainment Be our next success story, apply now.

6 We are one of Australasia s largest retailers and owner of iconic brands BCF, RAYS, Supercheap Auto and rebel. For more information click here Super Retail Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where we; support, promote and celebrate diversity. Closing date subject to change. Cattle Property Farmhand Bruce Highway, Ingham QLD 4850 Farmhand job available at first until experience is gained then, paid $500/week. Jobs include feeding cattle, mustering, cleaning, cooking, painting etc. Would be advantage to have car licence, ride motorbike or 4 wheeler and operate some machinery. Food and accommodation provided.

7 CASUAL SALES ASSISTANT TAMWORTH COTTON ON COTTON:ON was brought to life in 1991 and we re the founding brand of our Cotton On Group family. We have kept our true Aussie spirit alive since we first began, and now with nearly 600 COTTON:ON stores across the globe, we continue to deliver value-fashion with a twist that always exceeds our customers expectations. We are passionate and hands-on, with a single focus: to deliver ontrend fashion, fast! All while making sure we're having some fun doing it. ABOUT THE ROLE The role of a Sales Assistant in our stores is hands-on and varied. You'll take initiative to ensure our customers are given the very best customer service and you'll look to your store manager for direction on operational store tasks and achieving goals. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

8 Understanding of delivering the very highest standards of customer service Completing tasks with a sense of urgency Confidence to actively introduce new and exciting products to customers and drive to achieve sales budgets OUR CULTURE To describe COTTON:ON in six words is easy; optimistic, passionate, real, energetic, collaborative and, most importantly, ethical. Our team members are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people s lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation. It is our shared belief that we can make a difference to lives of everyone we touch, from our backyard to the world.

9 Year 9/10 Commerce Assessment Task 2 - Employment Issues Criteria Student is able to: Extensively explain business and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of forms. Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and understanding of employment concepts and terminology by applying them to: The creation of a well researched and logically structured job application letter that clearly addresses the relevant knowledge and skills required for the position. A comprehensive resume containing all key components and presented in a professional but interesting way. Evaluate options for solving commercial problems by: Anticipating 3 questions that may be asked at interview and providing a detailed and considered written response to these questions. Analyses the rights and responsibilities of individuals in employment contexts by: Determining 2 relevant questions they could ask a potential employer and clearly justifying the reasons for asking them. Student is able to: Thoroughly explain business and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of forms.

10 Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of employment concepts and terminology by applying them to: The creation of a researched and logically structured job application letter that addresses the relevant knowledge and skills required for the position A resume containing all key components and presented in a professional way Evaluate options for solving commercial problems by: Anticipating 3 questions they may be asked at interview and providing a considered written response to these questions Analyses the rights and responsibilities of individuals in employment contexts by: Determining 2 relevant questions they could ask a potential employer and justifying the reason for asking them Student is able to: Provide a sound explanation of business and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of forms Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of employment concepts and terminology by applying them to: The creation of a structured job application letter that addresses the knowledge and skills required for the position A resume containing key components and presented in a professional way Describe options for solving commercial problems by: Provide 3 questions that may be asked at an interview and a written answer Discuss the rights and responsibilities of individuals in employment contexts by: Providing 2 questions they could ask a potential employer and giving reasons for asking them

11 Student is able to: Provide a basic explanation of business and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of forms Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of employment concepts and terminology by applying them to: The creation of a job application letter A resume containing most key components Attempts to solve commercial problems by: Listing 1 or more questions that may be asked at interview with a basic written response Identifies the rights and responsibilities of individuals in employment contexts by: Listing 1 or more questions they could ask a potential employer with /without a possible reason Student is able to: Provide a limited explanation of concepts and terminology in a variety of contexts Is still developing an understanding of employment situations Attempts to create a job application letter and/or resume May include some interview questions Comment: Signed: date: