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