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Completely revised, comprehensive text written for the revised module 5N1356, guiding the student through all stages of work experience, from preparation to portfolio presentation.
- Contains revised information on planning and preparation for work to include:
- Skills Audit and Checklis
- Career Plan
- Job Finding Strategies
- CV/Personal Statement
- Letter of Application
- Statement of Contractual Obligations
- Effective Employability Skills for the Workplace
- Explores types of work organisations and career opportunities in various sectors, for example, public, private and vocational.
- Discusses the changing nature of work and recent changes in the Irish and global economies.
- Provides up-to-date information on all relevant changes in employment and health and safety legislation.
- Includes a to-do list, tips for portfolio completion and sample contracts.
- Details key employability skills: good timekeeping, working independently with direction, meeting deadlines, personal presentation, communication and employee responsibilities in terms of health and safety.
- Highlights the importance of reflection on work experience, achieved by documenting plans, goals, challenges, successes, new skills learned, new relationships, routines and procedures.
- Provides pointers on creating a career plan based on the work experience.
Written For:
Work Experience module [5N1356]