Here is a sample script for a phone call to an employer: You: Good afternoon, may I please speak to John Smith? Receptionist: May I ask who's calling? You: Yes, my name is Sarah O'Brien. I'm calling regarding the customer service role I saw advertised on your website. Receptionist: Certainly, one moment please while I transfer you. John Smith: Hello, this is John Smith. You: Hi Mr. Smith, my name is Sarah O'Brien. I'm calling about the customer service position. I recently submitted my CV and cover letter online and was hoping to follow up. John: Yes, I recall receiving your application.

2. This Guidance Learner’s Record © fourth edition was written by Brian Comerford of
Classroom Guidance 2015.
It is based on the Guidance Module written by the NCCA (National Council for Curriculum &
Assessment).
Editor: Jennifer Rope
www.classroomguidance.ie

3. Table of Contents
UNIT 1: THE STUDENT & THE WORLD OF WORK PAGE
1.1 Your Aims 1
1.2 Career Category Checklist 2
1.3 Different Ways Of Working 8
1.4 Local Jobs 9
1.5 Jobs Elsewhere 10
1.6 Volunteer Work 11
1.7 What Do You Get From Working? 12
1.8 Employer Skills / Qualities - Top Ten 13
1.9 Reflection 14
UNIT 2: THE STUDENT & ONE PARTICULAR FIELD OF WORK
2.1 Multiple Intelligences 15
2.2 Compare Tests 23
2.3 Skills Checklist 24
2.4 Your Ideal Job 27
2.5 Career Investigation – Plan A 28
2.6 Reflection 29

4. UNIT 3: INFORMATION BUILDING PAGE
3.1. Career Expo - Questions 30
3.2 Career Expo - Evaluation 31
3.3 Career Investigation - Plan B 31
3.4 Career Plans A & B 32
3.5 Learning Styles 33
3.6 Reflection 40
UNIT 4: CAREER ACTION PLAN
4.1 Careers To Suit Your Own Skills, Intelligences &
Interests
41
4.2 Five Year Career Action Plan 42
4.3 Vocational Preparation & Guidance Reflection 43
4.4 Application Forms 44
4.5 F.E. College Application Form - Sample 45
4.6 Cover Letter Advice 47
4.7 C.V. Writing Advice 47
4.8 Interview Advice 47
4.9 Tailor Made C.V. & Cover Letter 47
4.10 Cover Letter - Template 48
4.11 C.V. - Template 49
4.12 Transitions 51
4.13 Reflection 52
4.14 Key Assignments Checklist 53

5. 1
UNIT 1: SOURCING INFORMATION
1.1 Main Sources Of Jobs In The Local Area
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________
6. _____________________________________________________
7. _____________________________________________________
8. _____________________________________________________

6. 2
1.2 Where Are The Job Vacancies Advertised?
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________
6. _____________________________________________________
7. _____________________________________________________
8. _____________________________________________________
9. _____________________________________________________

7. 3
1.3 If You Were Looking For Employment
Where would you advertise yourself?
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
If you needed to employ someone what method would you use?
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

8. 4
1.4 Networking
List the five main reasons for networking:
1. _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

9. 5
1.5 Questions To Ask A SOLAS Visitor
1. Who will be asked? _______________________________________
_________________________________________________________
2. Who will contact him / her? _________________________________
_________________________________________________________
3. When will the talk happen (Date / Time)? ______________________
_________________________________________________________
My question is: _____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Answer: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Notes For Other Interesting Answers
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

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1.6 Government Agency Website - Sample Job Advertisements
Gym Instructor
Job Reference GI559967 Description: Gym Instructor
required for Gym in Sandyford area.
The right candidate will work well as
part of a team. This is a hands-on
role to deliver the fitness and weight
loss service that we offer. You will be
encouraging members to join and
motivating current members. This
position requires a high degree of
one-to-one coaching. You will receive
training on our metabolism
rebalancing programmes. The person
needs to have a recognised
qualification in fitness, sport or
leisure and have relevant experience
in delivering health and fitness
programmes. More importantly you
need energy, a positive personality
and a level of controlled enthusiasm
that will encourage our members to
make the most of our centre.
No. of Jobs 1
Contract Type Temporary / Part Time
Days Per Week 5-6
Hours Per Week 20-25
Daily Hours 6
Start Date Immediate
Requirements
Experience Required 2 years
Salary €10 p/h
Location Sandyford
Display until 27/01/2013
Other Information, Interview Arrangements or Contact
Person for this vacancy
Please note: Contact arrangements must be followed exactly as stated by the
employer as they are the preferred means of contact for this job.
Applications to Joe Higgans. Email: joehiggans@hypogym.ie
Employer
Hypo Gym Tel: 01 299355
28 Sandyford Avenue Fax: 01 665 988
Sandyford, D18 Email: joehiggans@hypogym.ie

11. 7
Beautician – Flexi-Time
Job
Reference
JB543200 Description
Duties to include facials, waxing
tanning, make-up, manicures,
pedicures, etc. Experience of gel
nails an advantage but not
compulsory. Successful
candidate must have at least 1
year’s experience. This position
is for weekdays, evenings,
weekends and holiday cover.
No of Jobs 1
Contract
Type
Permanent/Part-
Time
Days Per
Week
Flexi
Hours Per
Week
15
Daily Hours Flexi
Start Date Immediate
Requirements
Experience
required
Experience
1 year
Salary €10 p/ hour
Location Kilkenny
Display until 29/11/2013
Other Information, Interview Arrangements or
Contact Person for this vacancy
Please note: Contact arrangements must be followed exactly as
stated by the employer as they are the preferred means of contact
for this job.
To apply please phone Molly on 056 455 559 or email your CV to:
molliesnails@eircome.net
Employer
Mollies Beauticians Tel: 056 455 559
High Street Email: molliesnails@eircome.net
Kilkenny

12. 8
Gaming Console Support
Job Ref GC 336698 Description: are you passionate about gaming
&/or trouble shooting? Responsibilities:
provide telephone, email and chat, technical
and customer support based on various
software packages. Responsible for:
delivering timely, accurate technical answers
& providing a high degree of customer service
satisfaction; achieving & maintaining service
level statistics as defined. Tracking &
documenting customer and problem
information in call tracking database;
contribute to overall team performance,
including support and assistance of other
team members.
Leaving cert or equivalent. Good technical &
trouble-shooting skills. Good knowledge of
Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office
package. Excellent customer service skills. A
minimum of one year’s customer service
experience, preferably in a call centre.
Contract Type Permanent/Full-
Time
No of Jobs 88
Days Per
Week
5
Hours Per
Week
40
Salary €20,000p/a
Daily Hours 7.5
Start Date 28/10/2013
Requirements
Experience required Experience
1 year
Educational Requirements
English: near fluent
Reading: near fluent
Writing: near fluent
Listening: near fluent
Other Information, Interview Arrangements or
Contact Person for this vacancy
Please note: Contact arrangements must be followed exactly as
stated by the employer as they are the preferred means of contact
for this job.
Applications to: Joel Shwartscoff. Email: Jscoff@gamesstopresearch.ie
Employer
Games Stop Email: Jscoff@gamesstopresearch.ie
Wicklow
Co Wicklow

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1.7 Explain The Advertising Terms
Job Reference Number ______________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Temporary ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Part-Time _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Permanent ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Experience Required ________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Start Date _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Classified _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Appointments ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

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1.8 Advantages & Disadvantages of Working
Get into groups of four. Appoint a Note Taker and Spokesperson.
Advantages of Working Disadvantages of Working
Note Taker _______________________
Spokesperson _______________________
Other group member _______________________
Other group member _______________________

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1.9 Job Searching - The Cost
Try and estimate how much you would spend on the following:
Item Cost
Clothes
Stationery
Phone Credit
Travel
Other
Total =

16. 12
1.10 Reflection
Write down three things you learned from Unit One that were important
to you:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________

17. 13
UNIT 2: INVESTIGATION OF A SAMPLE OF JOBS
KA 1. I prepared a display (e.g. posters/collage etc) as part of a
group, which showed our individual skills and how these related
to particular job vacancies.
DO 2.1 - 2.3 TO COMPLETE
2.1 Characteristics Needed For Two Jobs
Job 1 Characteristics
Job 2 Characteristics

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2.2 Qualifications / Skills Needed
Job 1
Question Answer
1 What qualifications are
needed?
2 Where can you get such
qualifications?
3 How many years of study?
4 Could you get such a
qualification
5 Skills required
6 Do you have the required
skills?
7 Are you suitable?
8 Could you get such a job?
9 What are the chances of
promotion or career
progression?

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Job 2
Job 2
Question Answer
1 What qualifications are
needed?
2 Where can you get such
qualifications?
3 How many years of study?
4 Could you get such a
qualification
5 Skills required
6 Do you have the required
skills?
7 Are you suitable?
8 Could you get such a job?
9 What are the chances of
promotion or career
progression?

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2.3 Display - My Group’s Individual Skills & How They Relate To
Particular Job Vacancies
__________________Student Signature Teacher Signature___________________

21. 17
2.4 Effects Of Working In An Unsatisfying Job
List below some of the effects of working in a job you dislike:
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________

22. 18
2.5 Reflection
Write down three things you learned from Unit Two that were important
to you:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________

23. 19
UNIT 3: JOBSEARCH PRACTICE
3.1 How Companies Hire
List the six steps below:
Step 1 ______________________________________________
Step 2 ______________________________________________
Step 3______________________________________________
Step 4 ______________________________________________
Step 5 ______________________________________________
Step 6 ______________________________________________

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KA 2. I prepared a personal Jobsearch folder that included items
such as my C.V., letters to and from potential employers,
photographs and sample advertisements.
DO 3.2 & 3.3 TO COMPLETE
3.2 Cover Letters
House Number
Your Street
Town/City
County
Today’s date
Person’s Name
Position
Company Name
Address
Dear (person’s name)
Ref: Job Title / Vacancy / Reference Number
The opening paragraph should state why you are writing ie applying for a
position and when you saw it advertised.
Your middle paragraph should stimulate interest in you, make your
enthusiasm and interest in the job very obvious and create a desire on
the part of the reader to interview you. Give details of your background
that will show why you should be considered, referring to general
qualifications, work experience or interests related to the position.
In your closing paragraph refer to some part of your CV and say that further
details will be supplied if requested.
Yours sincerely
Your Signature______________
Your Name

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3.2 Continued...
Using the template write a cover letter for one of the four jobs that you
picked earlier.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
____________________Student Signature Teacher Signature____________________

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3.3 Your. C.V.
Your Name_________
Personal Details
Address line 1 Phone: Mobile / Landline
Address line 2__
Address line 3__
County Email: _____________________________
Objective
Write your reason for writing this C.V. in the first place_______________________
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Education
Dates ____________ Name of
School___________________________________
Junior Cert.
SUBJECT LEVEL GRADE

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Work Experience
Dates________________________
Job Title_______________________________________________________
Name & address of company_______________________________________
Duties Included:
List the jobs you did using words like organised, completed, co-ordinated, was___
responsible for and other such phrases to show that you are someone with______
initiative and can be trusted.___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Hobbies & Interests
Sport or interest: Give further details of medals won or other_
achievements.______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
References
1) Your Principal (with address and phone number).____________________
_________________________________________________________
2) A boss from one of your work experiences (with address and phone______
number).____________________________________________________
____________________Student Signature Teacher Signature____________________

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3.4 Application Forms
Write down six good points to remember when filling out an application
form:
1
2
3
4
5
6

29. 25
3.5 Practice Application Form
Application for Employment
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to
race, creed, religious belief, gender, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability.
Date __________________________________
Last Name ______________________________ First Name _________________________________
Street Address _____________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ County ___________________________________
Telephone ______________________________ PPS No. ___________________________________
Position applied for _________________________________________________________________
How did you hear of this opening? _____________________________________________________
When can you start? _____________________ Desired Wage € _____________________________
Are you a EU citizen or otherwise authorised to work in the EU on an unrestricted basis (you may be
required to provide documentation)?  Yes  No
Are you looking for full-time employment?  Yes  No
If no, what hours are you available? ____________________________________________________
Are you willing to work shifts?  Yes  No
Have you ever been convicted of a crime (this will not necessarily affect your application.)?
 Yes  No
If yes, give details __________________________________________________________________
Education
School Name and Location Year Major Degree
School _________________________________________________ ______ ______ ______
College ________________________________________________ ______ ______ ______
PLC ___________________________________________________ ______ ______ ______
Other Training __________________________________________ ______ ______ ______

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In addition to your work history, are there other skills, qualifications, or experience that we should
consider?__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Employment History (Start with most recent employer)
Company Name ____________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________ Telephone _____________________________
Date Started ____________ Starting Wage _____ Starting Position ________________________
Date Ended _____________ Ending Wage ______ Ending Position _________________________
Name of Supervisor ___________________________ May we contact?  Yes  No
Responsibilities _____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for leaving __________________________________________________________________
Company Name ____________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________ Telephone _____________________________
Date Started ____________ Starting Wage _____ Starting Position ________________________
Date Ended _____________ Ending Wage ______ Ending Position _________________________
Name of Supervisor ___________________________ May we contact?  Yes  No
Responsibilities _____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for leaving __________________________________________________________________
Attach additional information if necessary.
I certify that the facts set forth in this application for employment are true and complete to the best
of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed, false statements on this application shall be
considered sufficient cause for dismissal.
Signature_______________________________________________ Date _____________________

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3.6 Phone Call To Employer – Script
Pair up with a classmate and write a conversation
that you could have with an employer.
Record this conversation and play it back for your
class.
You: _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Employer: ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
You: _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Employer: ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
You: _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Employer: ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
You: _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Employer: ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
You: _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Employer: ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

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3.7 Phone Call To Employer - Rate Yourself
Give yourself an A to an F grade by ticking the box
A Grade
B Grade
C Grade
D Grade
E Grade
F Grade
Which conversation was the best and why?
Best pair _______________________________________________
What was good about it?
1._____________________________________________________
2._____________________________________________________
3._____________________________________________________
4._____________________________________________________
5._____________________________________________________

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3.8 Reflection
Write down three things you learned from Unit Three that were important
to you:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________

34. 30
UNIT 4: INTERVIEW SKILLS
4.1 Preparing For Interview
List five things that should be done in advance of an interview:
1
2
3
4
5

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4.2 Review of Interviews
Write down six things she did wrong
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________
6. _________________________________________________
Write down six things he did right
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________
6. _________________________________________________

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KA 3. I participated in a mock interview and reported on my
performance at same.
4.3 Self-Evaluation
Rate your own performance under the following headings:
Area 5 4 3 2 1
Education, competence
for the role
Relevant experience
Knowledge of the job
specification
Knowledge of the
company and background
research
Your skills and attitude
Enthusiasm
How you present yourself
Ask your teacher to score your performance also.
Do your scores differ? If yes, discuss why.
____________________Student Signature Teacher Signature____________________

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4.4 Reflection
Write down three things you learned from Unit Four that were important
to you:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________

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UNIT 5: PAY & CONDITIONS
5.1 Jobseekers Benefit & Allowance – 20 FAQ’s
Answer the below questions:
1. What payment can I claim if I lose my job?
___________________________________________________
2. Am I entitled to payment if my working week is reduced?
Yes □ No □
3. What are the current rates of payment?
___________________________________________________
4. Where should I apply?
___________________________________________________
5. What documents do I need to bring?
___________________________________________________
6. Is it possible to make a claim by post? Yes □ No □
7. How will I get my payment?
___________________________________________________
8. Will it be long before I get my payment?
___________________________________________________
9. How long can I continue to get the payment?
___________________________________________________

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10. Can I get any help with my rent payments?
_______________________________
_______________________________
11. Are there any other benefits I can claim?
_______________________________
_______________________________
12. If I get a redundancy payment, am I entitled
to anything?
___________________________________________________
13. If I want to transfer my jobseeker's benefit to another country, what
must I do?
_____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
14. I have now returned to Ireland and I am looking for a job. Can I
apply for a jobseekers payment?
Yes □ No □
15. I have been self-employed for some time but I now have no work.
Is there anything I can claim?
_____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
16. I'm currently on a jobseekers payment. I'm thinking of setting up a
business but will I be entitled to any payment if I don't get sufficient
work?
____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
17. If I go on holiday, will I still get my jobseekers payment?
Yes □ No □

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18. I have been on a career break. My employer is not in a position to
take me back on completion of the career break. Am I entitled to
claim?
Yes □ No □
19. How often will I be required to sign on at the social welfare office?
____________________________________________________
20. I am aged 20-24 claiming Jobseekers Allowance and on a training
course. Can I undertake volunteer work while on JA?
Yes □ No □

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5.2 Employment Laws
How old do you need to be to work:
1. Full time _________________________
2. Part-time _________________________
3. Summer work _________________________
How long can you work per week if you are under 16?
19 hours
29 hours
39 hours
Are under 16’s allowed to work shifts?
Yes No

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5.3 Different Types Of Employment
Explain the following terms:
1. Contract Work
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2. Full-Time Employment
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
3. Part-Time Employment
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

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5.4 Deductions
After a class discussion, fill in the below
questions:
Prompt Questions
What are deductions for?
1.
2.
3.
4
5.
Are they fair? (Explain your answer)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

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5.5 Non-Monetary Advantages & Disadvantages Of Working
List five non-monetary things that work can give you:
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________
List five non-monetary things that work can take from you:
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________

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5.6 Reflection
Write down three things you learned in Unit Five that were important to
you:
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________

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UNIT 6: SELF EMPLOYMENT
6.1 Advantages & Disadvantages Of Self Employment
Write down five advantages of self-employment:
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________
Write down five disadvantages of self-employment:
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________

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6.2 Employee Or Self Employed?
In your opinion, is it better to be an employee or self-employed?
Employee
Self Employed
Why? ____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

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KA 4. I reported on an interview carried out with either a self
employed person OR a person who has experience of being in a
job that he / she was dissatisfied with.
6.3 Questionnaire – Self Employed Visitor
The question I will ask:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Answer from self-employed person:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
NOTES FOR OTHER ANSWERS:
_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
___________________Student Signature Teacher Signature____________________

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6.4 Self Employed V’s Employee
After the visit from a self-employed person do you think differently about
self-employment?
Yes No
Why? ____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
6.5 Agencies & The Self Employed
List three agencies that help individuals set up their own business:
1
2
3
List three ways in which they can help:
1
2
3

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6.6 Skills / Qualities Necessary For Self Employment
Tick the Yes box if you think a self-employed person needs these skills.
1. Adaptability Skills YES
A habit of curiosity.
Creative thinker.
Solve problems quickly.
Work well with those who are different from
you.
2. Reading, Writing & Maths Skills YES
Be able to read something and answer
questions.
Be able to speak your ideas clearly, accurately
and logically.
Be able to solve maths problems.
Be able to apply/use maths information to
solve problems (e.g. statistics).
3. Communication Skills YES
Be able to communicate by talking about ideas
clearly, and win arguments.
Really listen to friends or family.
Be curious enough to probe for critical
information.
To understand when someone is upset.
4. Computer Skills YES
Be able to use Microsoft Word.
Be able to use a Microsoft Excel.
Be able to use the internet and world wide
web.
Be able to use e-mail.

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5. Group Interactional Skills YES
Be able to solve problems in a group.
Be able to judge and behave as
expected.
Be able to cope with undesirable
behaviour in others.
Be able to deal with uncertainty.
6. Interpersonal Influence Skills YES
Be able to achieve personal goals.
Know how an organisation works, and
why it works the way it does.
Know why and by whom decisions are
really made.
Be able to inspire confidence in others.
7. Knowing How To Learn YES
Understand how you absorb and retain
information.
Learn when you are most alert and use
this time to learn.
Keep aware of external events and reflect
on how those events affect you.
I am aware of my learning styles.
8. Self-Management YES
Believe in your self-worth.
Take responsibility for setting your goals.
Motivation yourself to accomplish your
goals.
Take actions to help your personal and
career development.
Compare these results with your Skills Checklist in Guidance Module 2.3
(p24-26).

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6.7 Should You Consider Self Employment?
Do your skills and qualities at this point in time match those
required to be a self-employed person?
Yes No
Could you develop the required skills and qualities to be self-
employed?
Yes No

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6.8 Reflection
Write down three things you learned from Unit Six that were important to
you:
1. _______________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________

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6.9 KEY ASSIGNMENTS CHECKLIST
Number Description Tick
KA 1. I prepared a display (e.g.
posters/collage etc) as part of a
group, which showed our
individual skills and how these
related to particular job
vacancies.
KA 2. I prepared a personal Jobsearch
folder that included items such
as my C.V., letters to and from
potential employers,
photographs, and sample
advertisements.
KA 3. I participated in a mock interview
and reported on my performance
at same.
KA 4. I reported on an interview
carried out with either a self-
employed person OR a person
who has had experience of
being in a job that he/she was
dissatisfied with.

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NOTES

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NOTES