WORK PLACEMENT

Things you need to think about

THE WORLD HAS CHANGED There’s good news and bad news In Merseyside the jobs will come from 4

areas:The Visitor Economy SuperPort The Low Carbon Economy The Knowledge Economy

THE BAD NEWS No-one can expect a job for life. The average 38 year old will have had

14 jobs Major companies receive more than six

times as many applications as there are employees in the company

There can be over 100 applicants for each job

The best way to stand out is to make links with people or network

YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAND OUT, ABOVE THE CROWD – THE GOOD NEWS You are studying at a college that is in the

forefront of preparing students for these job roles

You have the chance to do a work placement

This will help you gain experience, make your mark, be remembered and get references

You will have the opportunity to use technology to create a CV

You can upload your CV to WMC’s Welfare2Work matching service

SO, HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT DOING THIS? Research your industry https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.

uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Read the trade press/professional publications

For examplehttp://www.caterer.com/ http://www.hji.co.uk/blogs/2009/03/trade-se

crets-for-perfect-hair.htmlhttp://www.building.co.uk/

ARE YOU READY FOR A WORK PLACEMENT? Top skills demanded by employers in the

Wirral Communication skills

Do you say please and thank you? Can you talk to anyone you meet? Can you take a telephone message accurately? Can you compose an email in an appropriate format?

Team working Do you look around to see if you can help a

colleague? Are you flexible to do a different task without

moaning? Are you respectful and listen politely to other

peoples’ opinions ?

WORK SKILLS (CONTINUED)

Initiative Do you look around to see what needs doing

without being asked? Do you have enthusiasm? Can you take the lead? Do you take responsibility for what you do?

Enterprise Do you have a ‘Can do’ attitude and a drive to

make things happen? Are you aware of how businesses work? Do you look around to see how to make

things better

WORK SKILLS (CONTINUED)

Time management Are you always punctual? Do you make sure you do your work on time? Are you back from breaks or lunch on time? Are you a clock watcher or someone who puts

everything into the task and then is pleasantly surprised that the day is so short?

Self-management Do you keep healthy and look after yourself Do you have a good work ethic? Are you honest and trustworthy? Can an employer rely on you day in day out? Are you on your mobile when you should beworking? (Not a good idea)

BE SELECTED TO GO ON A WORK PLACEMENT How do I do this? Make sure your attendance is as near to 100% as

you can Submit all your assignments on time Take a real interest in your chosen future career Turn up to all meetings about work placements Be prepared to travel to your work placement. When you are looking for work, the DWP expects

all Job Seekers to be prepared to travel up to 90 minutes each way by public transport

Remember, we won’t send you on a work placement until you are ready.

BENEFITS Get an insight into your chosen career Gain experience Prove how reliable you are Show your skills and prove how good you

are Meet a future employer Network Get a good reference

Have a look at

www.careerswales.com > tools

And resources > Games and Activities

WHAT NEXT? Enjoy your work placement You can also upload a CV to Wirral

Metropolitan College’s new programme, https://wmc.welfare2work.co.uk

This is a search programme, which looks at all the other websites, such as Monster, Total Jobs, Fish4Jobs etc

It saves you time and effort. It matches you with suitable jobs. It is up to you to apply. Good Luck!