Self Assessment. Employer Expectations. Why work? Icebreaker Activity. Student Self-Evaluation Tool

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1 Self Assessment Employer Expectations Why work? Icebreaker Activity Student Self-Evaluation Tool Learning Intention: The learner has identified the broad range of skills which they can bring to a job 11 Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014

2 Employer Expectations Most employers and workplaces have a hidden set of rules. Unless you know the rules or can learn them, you might find it difficult to land the job of your dreams or may risk losing it. In looking at these rules it is important to understand the difference between work life and home life. In work, the purpose is to undertake certain activities in return for income or gaining experience to progress in your career or take on another career. Helpful Hints about the Hidden Rules of Work 1. Look to your position description for a guide on what is expected of you in terms of the activities you are required to perform 2. Look around you for clues on how you are expected to behave. Find a mentor if you can, someone who is successful in the business, and use their behavior as a guide 3. Look around you and notice how people dress there is a uniform even if there is no official uniform 4. Look around at how people present themselves at their appearance. If you want to fit in, you need to take notice and do something not to stand out in a negative way 5. Be on time or early and take breaks as allowed people will notice if you take extra 6. Stay work focused this means doing the work and even if it s quiet, asking for something else to do it is important to stay off your phone or facebook online as the employer is not paying you to socialize 7. Confine your conversations mostly to subjects around and about work leave the other stuff for when you are talking with your family and friends (some personal talk is essential so that people can get to know you, but remember you are at work and make your conversations professional and appropriate) 8. Manners are important. How you address people, talk with people and conduct yourself is very important to successfully getting work and keeping it. Not only is this good manners, but our workplace behavior is legislated to ensure there are no breaches of anti- harassment and workplace bullying. Any conversations or behavior that makes someone feel uncomfortable can be construed as harassment or bullying 12 Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014

3 Why Work? Get an income money to travel or for leisure activities save money, invest, buy car, house, have money to pay your bills contribute to the wider community care for the family have a career path and get ahead learn skills for life, gain confidence, self esteem freedom to have choices So work is important! Just as important is the journey towards getting your dream job, likecompleting VCE or VCAL. Other qualifications are also important like VET training, SBATs, further education at TAFE, Universities, etc. Gaining a job can set you on a career path that not only builds skills, but builds confidence and self esteem. Those valuable skills can be developed, so that you can progress along your career path to achieve higher and better paid positions. This financial independence will give you more freedom and choices in your life. The whole cycle of working and participating in the wider community, will enhance your life and make it more satisfying and rewarding for you. 13 Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014

4 Activity 1 The Ice Breaker Descriptor: When you speak to young people, some have a really strong idea about what their career options are and what they would like to do; while others have no idea of what they would like to do or what they would be good at. The Ice Breaker Self Evaluation is designed to help students identify their strengths and possible career options that match those strengths. It is a simple exercise that helps students realise that they have skills and attributes that relate to a number of career options that they may not have considered previously and that they could have more than one career option to explore. Preparation : 1. Make up cards with career options, each card will have one career written on it. We have given you some suggestions to help you, which can be found on the back of the Ice Breaker Work Sheet. 2. Scatter the cards on a table so that the students can get up and walk around the table to look at and find their various career options. The Ice Breaker Exercise: Step 1: Ask the students to write down on a piece of paper 5 things that they are good at. Step 2: Ask the students to get up and look at the careers or job cards on the table to match the 5 things they are good at with 5 careers or jobs. Step 3: Ask the students to make a list of all the careers or jobs that relate to the 5 things they are good at. Step 4: Discuss the results, with some of the students giving examples of what they discovered. Most students complete this exercise realising that they have various options that they can pursue. 14 Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014

5 Activity 1 ICE BREAKER ACTIVITY: Name: Make a list of 5 things you are good at: Now look at the list of jobs supplied and match the things you are good at with jobs that would require those skills. Write down all the matches and possibilities: 15 Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014

6 Jobs List: (It might be useful to make up job cards with a variety of jobs. Choose some from the following list. Retail Business Hospitality Waiter Event Management Security Carpenter Brick Layer Plumber Hairdresser Administration/Secretarial Community Worker Nursing Engineering Drafting Multi Media Design Mechanic Panel beating Electrician Receptionist Horticulture Landscaping Warehousing Child Care Waiter Chef Info tech Medicine Youth Work Accounting Health Worker Aged Care Real Estate Asset Maintenance Beauty Therapy & Makeup Baker Butcher Florist Machining Boiler Making, Fitting & Welding Teaching / Training Government Services Defence Services HR or Recruitment Legal Logistics, Supply & Transport Travel & Tourism Customer Service Banking Advertising Food Preparation Barista (Coffee Art) Marketing Sales 16 Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014

7 Activity 2 The Self Evaluation Exercise Descriptor: This exercise is a very good starting point for a student to prepare for entering the workforce whether it is a part time job after school or a career job. It is the preparation required to put together a resume, cover letter and to answer interview questions. It gets students to think about: 1. The type of job they want to target 2. Their objective: What is their motivation for wanting to do this job? Is it a part time job while at school or full time career job? These are all things that they will need to answer on their resume, a cover letter or in an interview. 3. Skills and qualifications of your top selling points: For resume building, cover letters and interview technique 4. Employers Top 3 needs: Students should research job ads and on the internet to see what employers in that industry are looking for. Students should give their own examples of how they can meet employers needs 5. Experience What work or life experiences can relate to the job the student is apply for - give examples. 6. Education and Training details For resume building 7. Referees To be listed on the students resume. Students should get consent of referees and make sure their contact details are current. 17 Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014

8 Activity 2 Student Self Evaluation Tool Created by: On: My target position: Objective: (optional brief statement of what you are trying to achieve) Summary of your skills or qualifications: (your top 4 to 6 selling points for the target position) 18 Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014

9 Self-Evaluation (cntd.) Employer s top 3 needs and how you meet them (find in the Job Advert) 1. Employer s need Your examples that you meet this need (can be 1 to 5 statements) Examples of how you meet the Employer s top 3 needs. 2. Employer s need Your examples that you meet this need (can be 1 to 5 statements) Employer s top 3 needs and how you meet them. 3. Employer s need Your examples that you meet this need (can be 1 to 5 statements) Self-Evaluation (cntd.) 19 Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014

10 Resumes for Today s Job Market Experience: What experience have you had that proves your ability to do the job? Note: start with your most recent Title Experience at school, club part-time job or volunteering Dates Education: List any relevant education and training Qualifications Obtained Institution Dates Referees: List the names and contact details for 3 good referees. Always make contact with your referee to let them know that they may be contacted and ensure contact details are correct Referee s Name Contact Details Real Industry Job Interview (RIJI) Program Teacher Resource _2014