Australia's changing workforce
What is an employee?
Someone who works for a business or organisation, they are paid a salary or by the hour.
Give an example of an occupation in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Restaurant manager, waiter, tour guide, cafe owner, cleaner at a hotel.
What does the term 'computer literacy' mean?
Proficiency in using computer software and applications
A cricket farmer is a job of the future. What is it?
Cricket farmers will monitor, maintain and foster healthy crickets that will be farmed and eaten by humans.
Unscramble this word:
mnocitacmui
communication
Does 'work' have to be paid, to be considered 'work'?
No. Volunteer work is considered work.
Give an example of an occupation where time management is important.
Teacher
Dentist
Wedding planner
Lawyer
Almost every occupation requires a level of time management!
Ben uses his initiative at work.
What does 'initiative' mean?
the ability to assess and act independently.
Do you think a 'robot manager' is an identified 'job of the future'?
Yes, it is!
Unscramble this word:
lksils
skills
What does the term 'profit' mean?
Financial gain. Particularly the difference between the amount spent and earned by a business.
What does 'collaboration' mean?
Working with others.
What does 'procrastination' mean?
Putting off a task until later.
Give a reason (apart from salary) why a person would choose to work.
Relationships, contribution to society, learning new skills, networking, feeling valued.
Unscramble this word:
rworek
worker
Give an example of a 'soft skill'.
Personal skills. Communication, teamwork and leadership are examples.
'Shave men's beards and cut men's hair.'
What occupation does this sentence describe?
Barber
Give an example of colleagues cooperating.
Cooperating means working together. Sometimes it means compromising.
What is an internship?
An on the job learning and training program.
Unscramble this word:
teirvnei
interview
What is the 'service sector'?
The part of the economy that provides services to individuals and businesses as opposed to goods. Examples of service industries include teaching, nursing and hospitality.
What does a paediatric nurse do?
Cares for children
Give an example of non verbal communication.
Smile, nod, frown, shaking your head, moving your hands while talking.
What does the term 'entrepreneurship' mean?
the process of starting, managing, and growing a business or social enterprise.
Unscramble the word:
syehiotrphsiat
HINT: This job is part of the health profession.
physiotherapist