Outline

Involves the preparation of students for the working world by teaching job readiness skills. Includes learning how to prepare letters of application and resumes, interview techniques and general work and employability skills.

Tasks

	performed	performed	observed
	alone	with help
1. General Activities
- Telephone the employer to arrange an interview/meeting	_____	_____	_____
- Attend an interview/meeting at this placement	_____	_____	_____
- Present a resume to the employer to be used during the interview	_____	_____	_____
- Complete an application form acceptable to this placement	_____	_____	_____
- Attend regularly	_____	_____	_____
- Be punctua	_____	_____	_____
- Dress appropriately	_____	_____	_____
- Have a positive attitude	_____	_____	_____
- Be reliable	_____	_____	_____
- Produce quality work	_____	_____	_____
- Be productive	_____	_____	_____
- Show initiative	_____	_____	_____
- Be co
-operative	_____	_____	_____
- Follow instructions	_____	_____	_____
- Work safely	_____	_____	_____
- Take written messages when corresponding over the phone	_____	_____	_____
- Write memos acceptable to the placement	_____	_____	_____
- Direct messages to the appropriate personnel when corresponding over the phone	_____	_____	_____
- Ask questions to clarify instructions	_____	_____	_____
- Pay attention to instructions from employer	_____	_____	_____
- Be honest	_____	_____	_____
- Adhere to all company policies and regulations	_____	_____	_____
- Make work
-related decisions	_____	_____	_____
- Use the "language of the placement" to perform the job	_____	_____	_____
- Interview a variety of people at the placement to:
i] Learn how the following legislation affects this placement:
- Employment Standards Act	_____	_____	_____
- Ontario Human Rights Act	_____	_____	_____
- Workers' Compensation	_____	_____	_____
- Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act	_____	_____	_____
ii] Learn the company's:
- Hiring and personnel policies	_____	_____	_____
- Organizational structures	_____	_____	_____
- Management styles	_____	_____	_____
- Labour needs and trends	_____	_____	_____
- Physical layout	_____	_____	_____
- Work schedule	_____	_____	_____
- Response to technological change	_____	_____	_____
- Union/management relations	_____	_____	_____
iii] Learn about the changing role of women as it affects:
- Wage scales and salary levels	_____	_____	_____
- Career and promotional opportunities	_____	_____	_____
- Opportunities in non
-traditional occupations	_____	_____	_____
iv] Learn about the role which working plays in our society by discussing:
- Why people work	_____	_____	_____
- How these people started their career path	_____	_____	_____
- Their level of satisfaction and/or dissatisfaction with their job	_____	_____	_____
- Their career goals	_____	_____	_____
- How their personal interests and aptitudes contribute to making career decisions	_____	_____	_____
- How employees deal with stress on the job	_____	_____	_____
2. Getting Along With Others In The Workplace
- Make an effective transition to a new work role in a new environment	_____	_____	_____
- Develop consideration for the opinions and habits of others	_____	_____	_____
- Develop an appreciation for customs different from his/her own	_____	_____	_____
- Understand that attitudes influence relationships	_____	_____	_____
- Develop and maintain a positive work attitude	_____	_____	_____
- Work effectively with others regardless of age or gender	_____	_____	_____
- Establish a good attendance record	_____	_____	_____
- Demonstrate self
-motivation and initiative	_____	_____	_____
- Develop the ability to resolve conflicts	_____	_____	_____
- Demonstrate tolerance for other people's values	_____	_____	_____
- Wear appropriate clothing	_____	_____	_____
3. Communication
- Develop confidence to interact with others	_____	_____	_____
- Understand that both words and tone of voice relay a verbal message	_____	_____	_____
- Understand the importance of body language and eye contact in communication	_____	_____	_____
- Understand that listening and observing are important aspects of communication	_____	_____	_____
- Practice the above to improve communication in the workplace	_____	_____	_____
- Develop listening skills	_____	_____	_____
- Develop observational skills	_____	_____	_____
- Learn to deal with authority and follow instructions	_____	_____	_____
- Ask questions to clarify instructions	_____	_____	_____
4. Perceptions
- Appreciate that an event may be perceived in many ways	_____	_____	_____
- Understand the effect of emotion on perception	_____	_____	_____
- Understand the effect of a person's background on how they perceive an event	_____	_____	_____
- Use the above to improve working relationships	_____	_____	_____
5. Human relationships in the Workplace
- Appreciate the value and dangers of openess, hidden agendas risk
-taking, conflict, control in a workplace	_____	_____	_____
ADDITIONAL TASKS
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