1. Careers Greatfields School www.blueprintrecruitment.uk
Kwame Badu

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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