Introduction - Background information as to why work experience was implemented into schools

What is Work Experience? - Discussion about what Work Experience actually means

The Importance of Work Experience - Including suggestions on how and where to begin to source work experience

Occupational Health and Safety - Why is this important during Work Experience and an overview of various modules getting the most out of Work Experience - What Students can expect to take away with them

Resume Preparation - What is really required in a resume and why. Students are given a Resume template and a skills evaluation form to review/complete.

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Introduction - Discussion on the path in which Students have taken to become ready for Work Experience

The Importance of Work Experience - Why Work Experience really is such an important part of the curriculum

Employer Roles and Responsibilities - What the employer is expected to do throughout the week/s

Student Roles and Responsibilities - What the student is required to do during the week/s

Employer Expectations - What the employer will be looking at and evaluating the student on during the week/s

Getting the most out of Work Experience - What the students can expect to take away with them

General Interview Do's and Don'ts - Tips on a successful job interview. A mock interview can be shown demonstrating the "do's and don'ts"

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Our Work Experience Planner is a 43 page document that provides relevant information and guidance to all Students in preparation for Work Experience. It contains useful tools, resources and advises such as

• What Students need to know about work experience
• Choosing their work experience, with useful resources to guide them
• How to make contact with employers including a sample letter template
• A record of contact with employers
• Students role in work experience
• A work experience daily journal
• A Resume template
• And much more...

A must for all Year 10 Students

Our Work Placement Guidance Program is tailored to provide support and coaching to Students who are required to source a Work Placement as part of their assessment. This program runs for approx 3-5 sessions, dependant on class lengths and students numbers. We provide all Students with confidence and the life skills they require in obtaining rewarding employment.

Introduction - An overview of the interview process and why they are so important. Understand today's interviews, including behavioral based interviews, panel and group interviews

Resume Preparation - What is really required in a resume and why. Examples of Resumes are demonstrated. Students are given a template for review along with a skills assessment checklist

Cover Letter Writing Tips - Why a cover letter is as important as the message it's delivering and how to make yours stand out above the rest

How to utilize an ad to your advantage - We educate Students on how reading between the lines in an advertised job can help their application

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First impressions are instantaneous and long lasting...and we all know you don't get a second chance to make a positive first impression.

Introduction - An overview of the interview process and why they are so important.

Personal and Professional Image - How to ensure you make a positive first impression

Dress to Impress - What should I wear to an interview? The world we live in is highly visual, are you making a positive or negative statement?

"An interviewer typically decides whether an applicant should be considered seriously for a job within ten seconds of the interview's beginning.."University of Florida, Division of Human Resources

Introduction - An overview of the interview process and why they are so important. Understand today's interviews

Interview Structure - Detailed explanation on a selection of the following: Panel Interviews, Group Interviews, Behavioural Based Interviews, Academic/Selection Interview

General Interview Tips - Do's and don'ts at an interview. A Mock Interview is demonstrated to show both a good and a bad interview

Employer / Recruiter Insight - What Employers and Recruiters look for throughout interviews

Questions You Should Consider Asking - Discussion on common questions you should consider to ask during an interview

Questions You Should Be Prepared to Answer - Discussion on common questions you should be prepared to answer during an interview

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Students will understand and appreciate how the right preparation and interview skills can assist them to make a positive first impression and perform well in an interview.

Session 1 - Interview Presentation
This 60 minute Interview Presentation takes place a week prior to the interviews being conducted. We educate Students on the interview procedure and what is expected in the week to come.

Session 2 - Individual Mock Interviews

Student Preparation for the Mock Interviews includes the following:

• Students are required to source an ad from one of the following mediums: Seek.com, My Career, The Age Newspaper or Local Papers.
• This ad must be of interest to them however not necessarily suited to their age group. A copy of the ad must be bought along to the interview.
• Students are required to research the company who is advertising the position to gain knowledge of their business. Students will be evaluated on this information gained from the research undertaken.

Requirements for the day:

• Dress to Impress - Students are required to attend the interview in what they believe to be appropriate interview attire for their chosen industry. They are evaluated on their appearance.
• The interview runs for approx 10-15 minutes and each student will be graded throughout on the following areas: Presentation, Communication, Attitude, Body Language.
• Students will also be graded on the answers they provide during the interview. These will be reviewed and discussed at the end of the interview. The areas they performed well in will be highlighted and they will also be given some confidence boosting tips to utilize for the future. Each student receives a written report handed to the teaching staff.
• The purpose of the conducting these mock interviews is to ensure students appreciate the importance of preparation prior to attending an interview.