Careers Greatfields School www.blueprintrecruitment.uk Kwame Badu

Self Employed/Employment One is working for yourself Other is working for someone

Self Employment Your own boss Financial freedom/Financial Autonomy Solely responsible Cashflow inconsistency Taxes Paid by yourself if missed you are penalised No sick days Extremely hard Can fail Don’t answer to anyone Ideal for someone who struggles with authority and is full of confidence

Employment Work for a boss Not solely responsible for company Cash flow is set monthly Taxes paid automatically

Sectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sales & Marketing Health & Social Care Finance 3 Education 4 Civil Service 5 Hospitality 6 Customer Service 7 Leisure & Tourism 8 IT 9 Skilled Craft 10 Sectors

Career World 1 2 3 4 Office Jobs Remote Working Outside based work Customer Facing jobs 4 Career World

Pathway to Work Get a good grades Gain voluntary or general work experience Create a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and add this information Use Transferable skills Key Skills and knowledged gained from yourself to apply for a sector you will be happy working in and have worked toward Apply using application form or CV Interview Start work

Application Form Similar to College or Uni Application Most jobs will require an application form Application form information and tips Supporting Statement (Similar to College or Uni Application) Equal Opportunities References Submitting the form

Curriculum Vitae CV – Latin Meaning Contains same information as App form Generic Not regulated so some information not necessary CV tips Structure Submitting CVs Difference from App form and when to use it

The Interview - Follow up - Questions and Answers - Timing - Appearance Preparation is key Know the company background do your research Understand the Job spec and relay answers accordingly Ask Questions that illustrate your 1/2/3 year plan within the company - Prepare negotiation if information - If not get feedback Establish Feedback - At interview Successful

First day of work First Impressions Punctuality and Attendance Work harder than everyone else First to arrive last to leave Ask Questions Remember the impression you leave on your first day may stay with you Set goals Don’t get involved in politics Find a mentor Request Contract – Pay Holiday Hours Rules T’s & C’s Go home read it understand it and question it if need be. Sign and return it Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life

Goodluck and Stay Focused We can help you find work Email CV to info@blueprintrecruitment.uk