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Work Experience Level 5

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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]

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 23, 2014

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