Additional Teacher Resource Pack

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1 Additional Teacher Resource Pack Selling Yourself Successfully Copyright Classroom Video Limited This teacher resource pack is copyright of Classroom Video Limited and may not be amended, reproduced or resold in any way without gaining written permission from Classroom Video Limited

2 Introduction In this programme two jobseekers establish the merits of good preparation for the interview process. By creating a Career Portfolio, one candidate is able to demonstrate high levels of creativity, organisation and inter-personal skills which make her an attractive prospect to potential employers. Meanwhile, a second candidate finds that employment hunting is made considerably easier when time is spent preparing efficiently. DVD Timeline 00:00-01:00 Introduction 02:00-04:00 What is a Career Portfolio? 05:00-07:00 Identifying your skills 08:00-09:00 Identifying and displaying relevant experience 10:00-14:00 Recognising your interpersonal skills base 15:00-18:00 Selecting the right examples ready for the interview 19:00-20:00 Using the Portfolio 21:00-23:00 Reviewing your portfolio and the progress you have made 24:00-26:00 Conclusion Other Background for Teachers Pupils often make the assumption that they will be able to speak for themselves in interviews, and whilst many are competent communicators, employers are impressed with something that shows some extra verve. Pupils need to be ready to push themselves to the foreground when applying for employment, particularly in today s competitive conditions. Using a Career Portfolio in an intelligent manner gives any applicant the opportunity to hold their structure, support their claims, demonstrate interpersonal skills and highlight relevant experience. These skills have been demonstrated in previous years through the Record of Achievement and Progress Files to some extent, however job applicants should be considering how to present a more holistic picture of their character and achievements. Other Useful Links Useful tips on how to organise your Career Portfolio More tips on how to organise the Career Portfolio How to organise your Career Portfolio Tutorial on how to construct a career portfolio 2

3 Curriculum Links KS3/4 PSHE Personal Wellbeing 1.1 Personal Identities b Recognising that the way in which personal qualities, attitudes, skills and achievements are evaluated affects confidence and self-esteem. 2.1 Critical reflection b Reflect on personal strengths, achievements and areas for development d Identify and use strategies for setting and meeting personal targets in order to increase motivation Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability 1.1 Career a Understanding that everyone has a career. b Developing a sense of personal identity for career progression. c Understanding the qualities, attitudes and skills needed for employability. 1.4 Economic understanding a Understanding the economic and business environment. 2.1 Self Development c Assess their needs, interests, values, skills, abilities and attitudes in relation to options in learning, work and enterprise 2.3 Enterprise a Identify the main qualities and skills needed to enter and thrive in the working world c Take action to improve their chances in their career Related DVDs available from Classroom Video Ltd From the Selling Yourself Successfully series: The Application Form The Interview Bonus Disk (extended footage) 21 st Century Jobs CVs in the Real World Different Ways to Find That Job Know Your Rights at Work Tertiary Realities Please contact customer services on Or visit to see our full range of titles. 3

4 Suggested Activities before Viewing the Programme 1. Pupils should pair up, whilst the teacher distributes a picture. Pupil A places the picture on Pupil B s back and draws the outline with a finger. Pupil B has to replicate the shape onto another piece of paper simultaneously. This can be done by giving instructions if the the shape is simple enough (e.g. star shape) rather than through physical contact if it is not appropriate. Key point: the importance of visual stimulus to help explain a point. 2. Think of your own inter personal skills, feedback to the teacher and agree on 5 or 6 skills that are common in most people. 3. Use a weighting system (10 points available in total) and for each of the nominated skills agreed in task 2. Spend the points to rate how good you think your are, e.g. 3 = excellent, 0 = awful. All 10 points must be spent. 4. Pair up with someone you know well, ask them to rate you, and exchange results. Did you have an accurate view of yourself? 4

5 Student Worksheet While Viewing the Programme 1. What can a Career Portfolio show an interviewer about you, the interviewee? 2. What sort of thing can go into a Career Portfolio? 3. How can the Career Portfolio make a difference to your own nerves and interview technique? 4. Who could you ask for advice about what to put in your Career Portfolio? 5. What is a hard skill? 6. How can you gain relevant experience in an employment field if you have none? 7. What are soft skills? 8. Why is it important to show aspects of your personal life that demonstrate soft skills? 9. Name the key interpersonal skills that employers will look to see evidence of. 10. Why is it important to have a well organised Portfolio with a contents page? 11. What should you consider before putting a Portfolio together and showing it to a potential employer? 5

6 12. What should you expect to do with your CV and Career Portfolio after an interview? 13. Give three tips for the application and interview process. 6

7 Suggested Student Responses Selling Yourself Successfully 1. What can a Career Portfolio show an interviewer about you, the interviewee? Your skills base and experience to date in more depth than a CV 2. What sort of thing can go into a Career Portfolio? Certificates, CV, application forms, references from work, reports from school, log books from WEX, essays.etc 3. How can the Career Portfolio make a difference to your own nerves and interview technique? It can help you to stay calm. It can help you to give clear and structure responses. 4. Who could you ask for advice about what to put in your Career Portfolio? A teacher, parent, friend, former employee. 5. What is a hard skill? Key skills that you have learnt that will enable you to do the job, e.g. computer programming 6. How can you gain relevant experience in an employment field if you have none? Do a short course and include the certificate into your Career Portfolio 7. What are soft skills? How you act e.g. communication, team work.etc 8. Why is it important to show aspects of your personal life that demonstrate soft skills? Team sports, achievements and voluntary work show character and commitment, as well as the ability to work in teams. 9. Name the key interpersonal skills that employers will look to see evidence of. Team work, Problem solving, Initiative and Enterprise, Planning and Organisation, Self Management, Learning, Technology Skills. 10. Why is it important to have a well organised Portfolio with a contents page? The interviewers are busy, they need to look at it quickly, and it demonstrates your skills. 11. What should you consider before putting a Portfolio together and showing it to a potential employer? The skills set that the company need to employ, make sure your CP shows the right skills 12. What should you expect to do with your CV and Career Portfolio after an interview? Leave the CV, but take your CP, although it is always worth asking if they would like to keep it. 13. Give three tips for the application and interview process. Photocopy application forms (before and after filling them in) Review the CV and CP regularly. Write down questions asked in interviews, and your answers, to help you next time. 7