So you’re looking for a job?
Yeah it can be hard, can’t it?
This video has some ideas
about how to make getting a job easier.
When you’re looking for a job,
first, you could go to
an employment support agency,
like this one here.
First you’ll meet an employment specialist.
They will help you create a career plan.
What's in a career plan?
It includes lots of important things,
like information about yourself,
your health, your education,
your work history and work experience,
and whether you want to work part-time
or full-time.
What type of work would you like?
An office job, or manual work,
like welding or building, etc.
The career plan will help you visualise
clearly what kind of job you want.
I decided to get a job doing office work,
because that’s what I love doing.
I have many years experience
working in an office.
When I was a boy growing up
I watched my father fixing cars,
and would sometimes help him.
He would fix cars for his friends and family,
and I became interested in how cars worked.
When I finished school,
I decided I wanted to be a mechanic.
So I went and studied for three years
and got a qualification to be a mechanic.
So today I'm a mechanic,
which I am really happy about.
Did you know, 70% of available jobs
are not advertised?
So, I really encourage you to
go out and meet people, visit businesses,
looking for those hidden jobs.
It's a great idea to use your networks.
Ask people that you know,
like friends, family, teachers, neighbours.
It’s worth asking them.
Now let's talk about your CV and cover letter.
What are they for?
The cover letter should include a few things,
information about yourself,
skills you have that are suitable for the job,
and why you’re interested in that job.
So that’s what should be in your cover letter.
It should also include 2 or 3 examples
of your previous work,
work experience or voluntary work,
or what study you have done.
Give some examples of those then explain
why you’re the best person for the job.
Let's talk about your work history.
Can you explain a little about that?
Well, I’ve worked
in a number of different schools.
The Toolbox employment page has links,
to some really good advice about how to
write a CV and cover letter.
Check it out!
So, you have done your CV and cover letter.
So the next step,
is practicing for a job interview.
When you're practicing for a job interview,
you could have someone ask you questions.
"So tell me a little bit about yourself."
Maybe, you could practice answering
questions like
"explain a bit about yourself"
To answer that question,
you could talk about study you have done,
or any past similar work experience.
"Why do you want to work here?"
You could answer by saying you’ve
researched the organisation and
you know a lot about it, and you really think
you are a good fit for the organisation.
Then tell them why.
Explain the skills that you are good at.
How you answer questions is important.
If you don't have skills that they're looking for
be honest, and turn your answer into
a positive one. For example,
if you don't have good computer skills
you can explain that you really want to learn
more about how to use computers.
You could practice your interview
with family, friends, or your networks,
such as an employment support agency.
If you apply for a job and don't get it,
never mind!
It's a really good idea to ask for feedback,
about how you can improve for next time.