Preparing to Work
In this unit you will prepare for getting in to and staying in work, by learning to develop the skills that employers value (employability skills).
You will learn about:
- How employers recruit
- How to apply for work
- What to expect in the work place
You will practise the skills you need to get a job: making applications, going for interview, and learn about managing your money.
Your tutor will support and guide you all the way.
The learning outcomes for this unit are (click to expand):
Identify your employability skills
For this outcome you will investigate what employers are looking for, assess your own employability and personal skills and identify areas for improvement.
Review, reflect, record
To show what you have learned you should keep a record. You can complete the following form to support your learning:
Skills for employment:identify and assess your employability skills
Your tutor will discuss this with you, give you advice and make comments before you use the blog to record evidence.
Form(s) for this outcome:
If you wish, you can complete the following activity(s) to support your learning and use the blog to record evidence.
Investigate job opportunities and applications
You will find out about the main sources of job opportunities and prepare an application for a post that interests you and is suitable.
Review, reflect, record
To show what you have learned you should keep a record. Look at the checklist of major sources to help you investigate where the jobs are found:
Investigating where the jobs are:checklist of major sources
Your tutor will discuss this with you, give you advice and make comments before you use the blog to record evidence.
Form(s) for this outcome:
If you wish, you can complete the following activity(s) to support your learning and use the blog to record evidence.
Employability skills and performance at interview
You will investigate what is involved in the major methods employers use to recruit. You will assess your employability strengths and weaknesses by taking part in an interview. This will enable you to identify areas for improvement.
Review, reflect, record
To show what you have learned you should keep a record.You can complete the following forms to support your learning:
Preparing for an interview
How employers select empoyees: preparation for interview
Your tutor will discuss these with you, give you advice and make comments before you use the blog to record evidence.
Form(s) for this outcome:
If you wish, you can complete the following activity(s) to support your learning and use the blog to record evidence.
Understand employability skills and keeping a job
In this outcome you will learn about the demands of the work place, the kinds of behaviour and attitudes that will help you to get on at work. You will also find out about the importance of managing your money.
Review, reflect, record
To show what you have learned you should keep a record.You can complete the following forms to support your learning:
Law and employment: learn about the law
Behaviour and attitude in the workplace: how to get on at work
Your tutor will discuss these with you, give you advice and make comments before you use the blog to record evidence.
Form(s) for this outcome:
If you wish, you can complete the following activity(s) to support your learning and use the blog to record evidence.
