Unit 4 People in

Organisations

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• Skills audit• Characteristics audit• Careers research - KUDOS• Produce a CV• Research into job opportunities

Skills Audit

• Aim: to find out strengths and weaknesses to help identify possible career and job opportunities

• Mark out of four for each statement (4 = strongly agree)

• Total up score for each section• Identify areas which are your strengths• Identify areas which are your

weaknesses

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Skills Audit

• Why did you complete the skills audit• Explain how you completed the

questionnaire• Which were your areas of strength and what

aspects do you like doing (eg oral communication – “I like taking part in discussions”)

• Which were your areas of weakness?• Include a copy of your “Characteristics

Audit”

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Careers ResearchJED (Job Explorer Database)Aim of the questionnaire: to find out which careers I might

be suited to.Explain how you did the questionnaire and include

screenshots.Show a screenshot of your results.Identify THREE careers from JED and copy information:Job 1: “Teacher”

Find out:• Details of what you would do on a day-to-day

basis• Work and Pay• Entry Qualifications required and Training• Insert two images (Click on “Pictures”)

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ExampleDieticianThe Job:

• Gives practical advice about diet to patients in hospital and the community. • Works out a sensible diet for patients who need a controlled diet because of medical Conditions such as diabetes. • Also gives nutritional advice to people such as pregnant women and the parents of young children.

Work and Pay:Pay is on a nationally agreed scale in the NHS. A newly qualified

dietitian working for the NHS earns from £20k-£26k a year, rising to £33k as a dietitian specialist. Dietetic team managers can earn up to £38k a year.

CV: Curriculum Vitae

•Sent with an application for a job•Provides personal details,

education, qualifications, work experience

•Names of two referees

Produce a CV – on TWO pages

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Match your skills to a job

www.workabout.org.uk

Match your skills to a job

Matching my Skills to a Job

The job I found was bar staff in a local pub in Norwood Green, Halifax.

I think I am suitable for this job because …

Application for a jobTask:• Complete an application form• Include a copy of your CV

(Curriculum Vitae)• Write a letter of application

What is the job you are applying for?Where was it advertised?What tasks will you have to

complete?

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Letter of Application

• Use the correct business letter layout for your letter of application

• Write about the skills, experience and characteristics you have which make you suitable for the job

• Design some headed notepaper – for yourself

Headed Notepaper:Your address, telephonenumber, e mail, mobile phone number etc

You start here

Headed Notepaper

Your full postal address – including post town and post

code

Home telephone numberE-mail address

Mobile phone number

Application Form

BLACK INK AND PRINTED CLEARLYQualifications:Btec First Diploma in Business Label (E) or (A) as instructed on the formSupporting Information:In sentences, explain the skills and

characteristics you have that make you suitable for the job – look at your letter of application

Health Issues:“None” or explain any health issues that

may affect you at workReference:Mrs E Creswell Mr W YasimBrighouse High School Brighouse

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Application Form