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]