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The document provides information about preparing for the world of work, including describing personal, learning and thinking skills that are important for employers. It also discusses writing CVs, including what a CV is, top tips for CVs, and the different parts of a CV like contact information, work history, education, hobbies and interests, and references.

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Topic 5 Slides

The document provides information about preparing for the world of work, including describing personal, learning and thinking skills that are important for employers. It also discusses writing CVs, including what a CV is, top tips for CVs, and the different parts of a CV like contact information, work history, education, hobbies and interests, and references.

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Topic 5:

Preparing for the world of work


Activity 1: My skills
Personal, learning
and thinking skills
How would you describe these kinds of people?
What do you think they would be good at?
Personal, learning
and thinking skills

Personal, learning and thinking skills are the skills and qualities that
will help you to succeed in work.

They are things that employers will look for in their employees.

When applying for jobs, it is good to demonstrate that you have these
skills and this can be shown through your experience.
Personal Learning and
Thinking Skills map

Problem solving Research


Analysis Data handling

Independent enquirers
Personal Learning and
Thinking Skills map

Problem solving Research


Analysis Data handling
Creativity
Independent enquirers Innovation
Creative thinkers
Experimentation
Personal Learning and
Thinking Skills map

Problem solving Research


Analysis Data handling
Creativity
Independent enquirers Innovation
Creative thinkers
Experimentation
Reflective learners
Giving / accepting
criticism
Evaluation
Personal Learning and
Thinking Skills map

Problem solving Research


Analysis Data handling
Creativity
Independent enquirers Innovation
Creative thinkers
Experimentation
Reflective learners
Giving / accepting
Team workers criticism
Cooperating Evaluation
Motivation
Leading
Communication
Personal Learning and
Thinking Skills map

Problem solving Research


Analysis Data handling
Creativity
Independent enquirers Innovation
Risk taking Creative thinkers
Experimentation
Organised Self-managers Reflective learners

Time management Giving / accepting


Team workers criticism
Initiative
Cooperating Evaluation
Motivation
Leading
Communication
Personal Learning and
Thinking Skills map

Problem solving Research

Confidence Analysis Data handling

Negotiation Creativity
Discussion Independent enquirers Innovation
Risk taking Effective participators Creative thinkers
Experimentation
Organised Self-managers Reflective learners

Time management Giving / accepting


Team workers criticism
Initiative
Cooperating Evaluation
Motivation
Leading
Communication
Pre-task:
Positive things about me
Write a list of positive things about you.

You can include:


•Positive behaviour such as puctuality (e.g.turning up on time for
class), reliability (e.g..completing homework), etc.
•Things you are good at
•Personal achievements

Ask the person next to you to tell you something positive to start your
list.
Your task: My skills

Use the skills map template. Against each personal, learning and
thinking skill, try to think of a time that you have used those skills. For
example:
Completed a
science project

Designed my
Worked on the Independent enquirers own website
school council
Effective participators Creative thinkers

Self-managers Reflective learners


Team workers Produced a personal
Organised a development plan
fundraising event
Team leader for the
enterprise challenge
Activity 2: CV writing
What is a CV?

CV stands for curriculum vital.

It provides an overview of your education, qualifications,


experience and interests.

When recruiting new employees, employers will first look at the


CVs supplied by the candidates for the job.

They will often have lots of CVs to read, so it’s important that yours
stands out!
Top tips
1. Keep it real
Tell the truth about what you have achieved. Don’t risk someone
finding
out that small untruth.

2. Sell yourself
We’re not very good at blowing our own trumpets, but you should in
your CV. Find ways of being positive about who you are and what you
have achieved.

3. Remember - qualifications and qualities


Employers are not only interested in your school qualifications. Your
qualities are even more important!
Top tips

4. Sweat the small stuff


Take care over the smallest details in your CV. Inaccurate and
incomplete CVs are immediately rejected by employers.

5. Match the job


Check out what the employer wants in the job description and think
about how you tell them that you are the person they are looking for!
Always customise your CV to match the job.

Good luck...
CV writing

Part 1: Contact infornation


The employer may need to call, email or write to you, so make sure
these are clear!

(Include thumbnails of relevant part of example CV on these slides –


when complete)
CV writing
Part 2: Work history and experience
This is where you explain the responsibilities you’ve had and what you
have learned from them, to demonstrate the experience you’ve
gained.

You need to show how your previous experience will help you to do the
job you are applying for. Start with the most recent experience.

You can include volunteering roles too.

Make sure you include the dates and explain any gaps.
CV writing

Part 3: Education
Here you can list your formal qualifications.

What qualifications are necessary for the job? Have you got the
qualifications to apply?

If so, make sure these are clearly listed on your CV with the most
recent first.
CV writing

Part 4: Hobbies and interests


This is the place to discuss anything else that makes you a well-
rounded candidate

What skills are needed to do the job?

Make sure you clearly list your skills and personal qualities to show
you’ve got what it takes to do the job
CV writing

Part 5: References
References available on request' shows that you know responsible
people who will vouch for you.

Leave this line at the end of your CV.

Once you've sent your CV to employers, they can ask you to pass
them the contact details of your referees.
Pre-task:
Positive things about me
Write a list of positive things about you.

You can include:


•Positive behaviour such as puctuality (e.g.turning up on time for
class), reliability (e.g. completing homework), etc.
•Things you are good at
•Personal achievements

Ask the person next to you to tell you something positive to start your
list.
Your task: CV Writing

Read the job descriptions.

Choose one to write your CV for.

Think about the qualifications, skills and qualities you need to


demonstrate in your CV.

You may want to research these job roles further on the Step into the
NHS website: www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk

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