Enterprise /
Employability Skills
Employability Skills
The ability to speak clearly, listen actively and write to different audiences to express thoughts and opinions and disagree respectfully. (Foundation of Young Australians)
Communication
What is a resume?
A resume (sometimes called a "CV") is a document that lists your study, work and life experiences. The purpose of a resume is to show that you can do the jobs you apply for. (Youth Central)
Workers will be needed in the Education and Training industry. The number of school-aged children is growing, and there’s a demand for adult and community education. Name one occupation within this industry that is projected to have high employment growth in the future. (Job Outlook)
Early Child Educator
Primary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
Education Aides
Truck driver
You can work as a Truck Driver without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A Certificate II or III in driving operations might be helpful. A heavy vehicle license will need to be obtained. (Job Outlook)
Should you choose a job/career based on how much money it makes?
NOPE! Money does not equal happiness! Focus on your strengths, interests, employability skills, and perhaps consider a career path in future growth industries where many different opportunities may exist!
Guess the enterprise skill - the ability to collaborate with others to make decisions and reach shared goals, managing disagreements and respecting ideas different to your own. (Foundation of Young Australians)
Teamwork
What are references?
These are current or former supervisors, mentors, coaches, or anyone in a professional position who can speak about your character, skills, and work ethic.
The Australian population is aging and this will create demand for skilled professionals in Health Care and Social Assistance. Name one occupation within this industry that is projected to have high employment growth in the future. (Job Outlook)
Health and social services industry
Medical Professionals (Doctors, Nurses...etc)
Allied Health (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists, Osteopath,
Aged care
Disability Care
Community workers
Chef
You usually need a Certificate IV in commercial cookery to work as a Chef. This course is often completed as part of an apprenticeship. Executive Chefs, Head Chefs and Sous Chefs may complete additional study, such as a diploma of hospitality management. (Job Outlook)
14 years and 9 months.
Describe the enterprise skill 'Problem Solving'
The ability to find effective solutions to varied and challenging problems. (Foundation of Young Australians)
What would be considered inappropriate attire to wear to a job interview?
Example response - you show up to a job intview wearing a tank-top, open-toed shoes, torn jeans, wife beater, clothes with designs or images, wrinkled clothes, mini-skirts, saggy jeans, hats/caps, booty shorts, low-cut shirts
Construction is a large employing industry. Trades workers are vital to Construction, with apprenticeships and traineeships the main entry pathway. Jobs in Construction can be physically demanding, meaning that many people leave the industry when they are older. This opens opportunities for young people, and the training and experience can lead to management jobs. (Job Outlook)
Name one type of job that exists within the Construction Industry
Some examples include:
- Carpenter
- Electrician
- Civil Engineer
- Concreter
- Construction Manager
- Electrical Engineer
- Glaziers
- Plumbers
- Construction Technology (software developer, IT manager..etc).
- Accountant
Real Estate agent
You can work as a Real Estate Sales Agent without formal qualifications, however, a certificate III or IV in real estate practice or property services may be useful. (Job Outlook)
Name a resource that is available to help you investigate your future pathways
Morrisby
Job Outlook
My Future
School careers advisors
Family
Trusted adult
Career expos
Guess the enterprise skill - The ability to ask good questions, combine new information with prior knowledge, justify opinions, reflect on learning and transfer learning into new situations. (Foundation of Young Australians)
Critical Thinking
Provide 4 tips for a successful job interview.
- Prepare ahead of time and research the company/industry before the interview
- Introduce yourself (with a confident handshake in non-Covid-19 times)
- Smile
- Take your time when discussing your answers to interview questions
- Breathe and sip on water
- Rehearse and practice.
- Arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your interview
- Prepare your own question for the employer
- Wear appropriate attire
Qualified and highly educated workers will be needed in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry. Software Engineer is a job that is expected to have very strong growth in the next 5-10 years. Can you identify a task that a Software Engineer may have to perform?
Software Engineers design, develop, modify, document, test, implement, install and support software applications and systems. They provide advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades. (Job Outlook)
Teacher
Bachelor degree in education (4 years)
What can young people do to get the experience that we know is valued by employers?
- Part time, casual or contract jobs
- Work trials or internships
- Year 10 work experience
- Volunteer
- Experience being involved with community groups or sports clubs
- Entrepreneurship
(Ivan Neville, National Skills Commissioner)
What are enterprise skills and why is it important to develop these?
Enterprise skills are generic skills that are transferrable across different jobs.
They have been found to be as powerful a predictor of long-term job success as technical knowledge (Development Economics 2015) and will be increasingly important into the future (OECD 2012; Kahn et al 2012; Casner-Lotto & Barrington 2006).
(Foundation of Young Australians)
Describe the purpose of a cover letter
(Youth Central)
No matter what industry you may have a career in, employers want the 'whole package'. What is the whole package that employers are looking for?
Education and training is essential: post-school education has become increasingly important (University, Tafe courses, Apprenticeships...etc)
Experience is necessary: Australian employers want new staff to have some experience
(Ivan Neville - National Skills Commissioner)
Employability skills are vital: employers want the right match for their business.
Carpenter
Certificate III in carpentry or joinery is required. This course is often completed as part of an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship will take 4 years before a carpenter is fully qualified. (Job Outlook)
Describe the difference between a wage and a salary.
A salary is a fixed amount paid to an employee over 12 months. An employee usually receives their salary on a fortnightly or monthly basis. The number of hours you work has no impact on your salary. This means that if you had to work well over 40 hours per week one month and got to leave work early a few days the next, there would be no difference to your pay.
Wages are paid on an hourly rate and depend on how many hours the employee works in a given pay period. The pay period is usually one or two weeks and there is no fixed amount per annum.