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Students with Part-Time JobsYou may already have undertaken “workexperience” through part-time jobs. Thisexperience is valuable in developingemployability skills such as reliability,responsibility and independence; however, itis usually only a small number of workenvironments that provide part-time workfor young people, and expectations are quitedifferent to those in full-time work settingsfor adults. Opportunities to developvocational knowledge in other areas areimportant when you are choosing subjects orplanning career paths beyond school. If youwish to pursue a long term career in thesame industry in which you have your parttimework, you will still be encouraged toinvestigate other career pathways to ensureyou are making informed choices for yourfuture. Therefore, regardless of current orpast work experience, all students are stillexpected to participate in the WorkExperience Program.How to Choose a Work Placement?What industries are appealing to work in?Any ideas? Try these simple things:Talk to parents, family and friendsabout what they do at work, browsethrough the Job Guide (availableonline, or from the Careers Room).The Process in 2011As part of the Work Experience program, youare encouraged to find your own workplacement. You should begin this processnow. Some employers in Geelong participatein a collective Work Experience Program andthey prefer contact only through the centralorganisation of this program. Please beaware that only a limited number of positionscome to the College through this system. Alist of these employers will be provided onthe Careers/VET Blog Work experience page.If you are unable to arrange your ownplacement, though family, friends,networking, or simply the yellow pages, youare urged to seek the support of the WorkExperience Coordinator for suggestions andopportunities. This must be done in Term 4before you leave Year 9. Ideally, yourplacement should be organised before youreturn to school in 2011.A checklist is provided for use by yourparents/guardians, and for you, in thisworkbook, to ensure all details and processesflow smoothly.Should you have any questions or concernsabout the Work Experience Program pleasedo not hesitate to call the Work ExperienceCoordinator, Karen Shum on 5226 8143 oremail kshum@sjc.vic.edu.au .Think about whether you want towork inside or outside, with yourhands, with computers, with people,with animals, with machines, withcars, with numbers, in a team or onyour own, etc.Be willing to have a go at somethingdifferent just for the experience.Be open to suggestions from peoplewho know you well.St Josephs College – Geelong | Work Experience Program | Student’s Workbook 2
WORK EXPERIENCE - HELP WITH THE CHOICEWork experience is extremely valuable because it offers you a chance to learn about the workingworld and its relationship to your subjects and study at school.Work experience involves your active planning and participation. Things will not happen bythemselves and this is an opportunity that you cannot pass up.Complete this activity to help you to find out what type of work you are interested in.The job guide can be accessed online, at www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au, or you can borrow a copyfrom the Careers Room.1. Identify at least three areas that interest you for a possible work experience placementusing the Job Guide.2. Read the ‘Building your Career’ section of the Job Guide, which looks at the seven personalinterest groups.3. In the table below, indicate your likes and dislikes for the personal interest groups byticking the boxes below.Personal interest groupsStronglydislikeDislikeDon’tmindLikeStronglyLike1. Creative or Artistic2. Analytic or Scientific3. Helping or Advising4. Practical orMechanical5. Nature or Recreation6. Organising or Clerical7. Persuading or Service4. From the table, select only those interest groups that you like or strongly like. Write yourinterest groups below.St Josephs College – Geelong | Work Experience Program | Student’s Workbook 3
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