1. Year 10 Work Experience Programme

2. Who’s who in Work Experience?
employed.im – Carrie Yates
Work Experience Coordinator, she will find placements and check that they are suitable for you to attend
School contacts – School Coordinator, Mr Shimmin, Mrs Bullock, Mr Lillie
Your first point of contact for advice or help and will provide you with any forms you need

3. What is Work Experience?
Work Experience is designed to bridge the gap between education and the world of work.
It’s an opportunity to prove yourself to employers and to find some new skills that you’re good at.
It could help to determine your future career plans.

4. Work related skills Written communication Problem solving
Verbal communication
Enthusiasm
Numeracy skills
Teamwork
Time management skills
IT Skills

5. Think outside the box! Laboratory work Aircraft Maintenance
Animal Care
Childcare
TV Production
Chef

6. What Work Experience is NOT
Work experience is not a holiday from school.
Employers and organisations invest a lot of time and effort in providing the placement opportunities. Without their support we are unable to provide you with work experience.
Work experience forms part of your record of achievement, and may be referred to when you make university or other course applications.
How you behave (both good and bad) on the work experience may affect your future.
You are expected to adhere to normal working life for the employer. You will be given start and finish times as well as details for lunch and other breaks.

7. The system – www.employed.im
Employed.im is a careers portal that can be used at any stage in your life. We use the portal to coordinate the work experience programme on the island. You will be able to store your CV and other documents that you may need in the future securely on the site and carry them through the rest of your future career. There is a lot of useful information on the site, not only about work experience but all aspects of careers and getting a job.

8. You will login here
You will have already been shown how to log onto the system, and shown how to use the system
You will have to login to the system to be able to access work experience placements and your own profile. You will only be able to see work experience opportunities that are available to your school.

9. Work Experience – How to source a placement
Self-Placement
You are encouraged to find your own placement as this is the best way to find somewhere you really want to go to.
You can go off-island for work experience and if you wish to do so, you should first speak to Mr Lillie to discuss its suitability.
Before approaching an employer yourself, either by phone, letter, or in person you MUST check with school FIRST. If the placement are NOT already on the online database you will be given a self-placement form.
If after you approach an employer they offer you a place you will need to get the self-placement form signed by the employer, your parents and sign it yourself.
You should then return the form to Mr Lillie or Mrs Pugh.
To find placements you should use google, or the phone directory for ideas of employers – especially if you know what industry or sector you want to get into. You may have family members or friends of family who work for companies that might be able to offer you a placement. Remember if you don’t ask you don’t get!

10. Employers must complete all parts of the form!
Self-placement
Employers must complete all parts of the form!
Make sure the employer signs the form

11. Work Experience – How to source a placement
Database Placements
Once the system has been opened up to you, you will be able to view the opportunities that have been offered to students at your school.
You can shortlist 6 opportunities, and you must be willing to go to any of the 6 placements. You will then submit this shortlist along with a supporting statement.
You will be told where you are going on 10th May You will be given a Letter of Agreement which you must take to the employer and get signed. If you do not do this you will not be allowed to go on your placement.
There is no guarantee that you will get either your first or second choice, that is why it is important that you select opportunities that you are happy to go to. We want you to enjoy your experience and want it to help you decide what you want to do in the future.
You may decide that you know what you want to do, but want to use the work experience week to try something different. This approach is fine as long as you are going to enjoy it!

12. The Notice Board

13. Where the opportunities are listed
Once logged in you can access your school’s placement opportunities and make your shortlist

14. Please check the Placement details carefully for any specific requirements
Most employers will ask you to sign a confidentiality agreement on your first day as this is standard practice. Some employers will have specific requirements concerning dress code which must be adhered to. If you like the look of a placement you can shortlist these by clicking the “Add to shortlist” button at the bottom of the page

15. Dates to remember 1st March 1st – 12th July 2 week placement
Self-placement deadline
1st – 12th July 2 week placement
28th March
Database placement deadline

16. Remember First impressions count
You never get a second chance to make a good impression, make eye contact and be friendly.
Appearance
You should dress according to the guidelines given by the employer, this will vary from employer to employer.
Log Book
Don’t forget to use your log book to record your experience, it will help to form part of your CV and Record of Achievement.

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Questions