Searching for a Job – Unit 308

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will:

1.Identify personal strengths needed for learning and work

2.Say what your personal job goals are

3.Identify employment and learning opportunities

4.State where to find information and key facts about jobs

5.Search for job vacancies and alert systems

6.Describe the key features of a job advert

Personal Achievements

But I haven’t really achieved anything….

Personal Achievements

Achievements are things you’ve done that you are proud of and can include:

•Arranging events

•Awards from work or school

•Raising children or caring for others

•Sports achievements

•Having many friends

•Playing a musical instrument

•Passing your driving test

•Dealing with a difficult time or situation

Achievements - Skills and Strengths

I set up a fund raising stall for children in need and got help from family and friends who baked cakes and sweets so that I raised a total of £250.

Shows:

•Initiative

•Motivation

•Communication

•Team player

•Customer focus

•Knowledge of finances.

Achievements - Skills and Strengths

Each morning I get my three children up, dressed, fed and ensure they have everything they need for school. Then I drop them off on time at two different schools.

Shows:•Planning and organising•Timekeeping and meeting deadlines•Adaptability/flexibility•Resilience•Persuading and influencing

Achievements - Skills and Strengths

When learning to drive I was passed from instructor to instructor and had countless lessons and tests. After 8 years of trying I passed my driving test.

Shows:•Commitment•Motivation•Adaptability/flexibility•Resilience

Transferable Skills

Transferable skills are things that you can do that can be applied in different situations and circumstances.

Work and Learning Opportunities

• Full time employment• Part time employment• Volunteering• Full time education• Part time courses• Apprenticeships• Traineeships

Searching for a Job

• Job centre• Employment agencies• Internet• Newspapers• Local area

Searching for a Job