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- 1. WORK EXPERIENCE9TH – 13TH May 2011
- 2. HOW WILL IT HELP ME?It helps you to develop communication skills by talking to different people you don’t know and helping them to sort out various situations
- 3. It will improve your practical skills
- 4. It will improve your self confidence
- 5. See what work is really likePERSONAL DEVELOPMENTWork Experience will help youUnderstand what Employers expect from their employees
- 6. Give you a better idea of what you are good at and could help you decide what type of job you might like to eventually do
- 7. It will give you an experience of being more independent
- 8. It will allow you to take on more responsibilities
- 9. It is a good experience to put in your CVWHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE MY EXPERIENCE SUCCESSFUL?Make sure you fill in all the sections of the Selection Form in detail
- 10. Make sure that your choices are realistic
- 11. Make sure that you meet all your deadlinesJOB AREASRetail – please specify general typePrimary / Infant Teaching AssistantCare WorkPre School / Playgroup AssistantHairdressing & Beauty TherapyCateringMuseums & LibrariesGardening / Garden CentreTheatre & DanceAnimals – Kennels, Catteries, StablesHotel Reception WorkSports & Outdoor PursuitsCar / Bike MechanicsGeneral Office Work
- 12. THE PROCESSFill in the selection form and get your parent or guardian to agree and sign it
- 13. You will receive a job description and a Blue Agreement Form. Read this carefully. You and your parent or guardian need to sign it
- 14. You must phone and arrange an interview straight awayAll places are subject to interview. If you leave it for a while the employer may think you aren’t interested and give the job to someone else
- 15. THE PROCESSGo along to your interview. Your tutors will help you prepare for this
- 16. If the person is happy to take you get them to sign the Blue Agreement Form
- 17. Return it to your tutorYou are now ready to start your work experience
- 18. THE INTERVIEWINFORMATION YOU WILL NEEDHow do I get to the workplace?
- 19. Who do I report to?
- 20. What hours will I be working?
- 21. What should I wear? Do I need any special clothes?
- 22. When will I have my lunch? Do I need to bring my own ?
- 23. Make sure your employer has a contact telephone number for youREMEMBER THAT ALL PLACEMENTS ARE UNPAID
- 24. TOP TIPSArrive at the correct time every day. If you are late apologise and explain why
- 25. If you are ill and cannot attend you must phone your employer and let them know immediately
- 26. Listen carefully to instruction and ask if you are not sure
- 27. If you make a mistake tell someone
- 28. Follow the rules of Health & Safety
- 29. Put effort into everything you do
- 30. Be helpful and cheerful and show respect to others
- 31. Use your initiativeHEALTH & SAFETYYOU MUST READ THE HEALTH & SAFETY SECTION IN YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE JOURNALYOUR SUPERVISOR WILL GO THROUGH THE HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR PLACE OF WORK.FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMESFIND OUT WHO YOU TELL IF YOU HURT YOURSELFFIND OUT WHO THE FIRST AIDERS ARE AND HOW TO FIND THEM
- 32. IT’S JUST LIKE REAL WORKTHERE IS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUTEmployers will understand that this is a new experience for you. There’s lots to look forward to and enjoy – learning about yourself
- 35. Growing in confidenceWHEN YOU FINISHWrite a letter of thanks to the employer
- 36. Fill in your student report form
- 37. Consider what you are going to do next