William Ellis School Year 10 Work Experience week 1-July 2rd -July 6th 2018 week 2-July 9th-13th 2018

Initial Work Experience Letter William Ellis School Highgate Road London NW5 1RN Head Teacher: R J Cathcart, LRAM   Tel: 020 7267 9346 Fax: 020 7284 1274 Email: info@williamellis.camden.sch.uk Friday 24th September 2010 Re: Year 10 Work Experience Placements Dear Parent/Guardian, Your son’s mandatory two week work experience placement is set to begin on the week beginning 4th July 2011. At this time he should be actively looking to get a placement secured. We encourage all our students to find their own placements merely due to the fact that it gives them the opportunity to find something in an area they have an interest in and somewhere convenient for them to travel to. As a parent/guardian, you have an important role to play in the success of your son’s work experience placement. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to urge you to help your son to find a placement he will not only enjoy but also find useful. Please find attached an ‘Own Find’ placement form that should be filled in and returned to me as soon as you have secured a placement. There will be many students seeking placements for the same period of time, so the earlier a placement is secured, the better. If you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours faithfully, Horace Parry Acting Work Experience Co-ordinator Direct line: 020 7692 3826 parry@williamellis.camden.sch.uk

William Ellis School ‘Own Find Form’

Looking for a Placement Think about what you want to do in the future Do some research into your chosen field Weigh up your options Make an informed choice

Job Application Letters Remember that this is a formal letter A job application letter is a formal letter. It should be well-presented and have: an introductory paragraph giving your reason for writing a middle paragraph telling the employer why you want the job, what is special about you and what you can offer a final paragraph explaining the actions you've taken (eg My CV is enclosed) or that you want to request (eg I would be grateful if you could send me an application form).

A Good Work Experience Interview Find out what the organisation does Think about the questions you may be asked Rehearse your answers Wear appropriate clothing for the job Arrive on time Be enthusiastic and polite Thank them for interviewing you

A Poor Work Experience Interview Show no interest in the organisation Show no hint of interest or enthusiasm Take no care with your appearance Arrive late Let them know you didn’t really want to work there Don’t thank them for interviewing you.

Work Experience Dates Week 1 Week 2 Monday July 2nd Friday July 7th 2017 Week 2 Monday July 9th - Friday July 13th 2017

Work Experience Booklet To be handed in to your employer on the first day To be filled in by you and your employer To be handed in to your work experience co-ordinator on the first day back to school.

Work Experience Certificate All students successfully completing their placements will receive a Work Experience Certificate provided by the borough of Camden It will form a part of your NRA It can be used as evidence of experience in the world of work

Work Experience Do something you like Do something you have an interest in Take it seriously but....... Enjoy your work experience!

William Ellis School Year 10 Work Experience 2018