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Personal Development - 3. Employability Skills
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Employability Skills
Personal Development
Jobs Growth Wales+ Enrichment Curriculum
Employability Skills | Sgiliau Cyflogadwyedd
- Finding the right career for you
- Matching skills with job roles
- Interviews
Your vocation in life is where your greatest joy meets the world's greatest need.
Frederick Beuchner
- Choosing your career can feel overwhelming.
- There are so many options to choose from that it can be hard to make sense of your own feelings to choose a direction.
- Let's try and narrow your search to keep you focused on your personal goals and interests.
Finding the Right Career for You
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Retail & Hospitality
Trade
Information Technology
Business & Finance
Health Care
Creative
What sort of careers are open to you?
Pathways
Activity 1:
This activity will help you to understand the different career pathways available to you, to see if any of them excite you.
- You will go to different stations around your centre, based on different industries.
- You will look at different job roles at each station and complete a short task.
Time to reflect...
- What did you learn about the different career pathways open to you?
- Did this help you consider potential careers that align with your own passions or talents?
How can you find your most suited career?
This video suggests that to find the right career for you, you should:
- Consider your hobbies
- Understand what skills you have
- Identify your personality traits
- Discover your core values
Skills Scavevnger Hunt
Activity 2:
This activity explores different skills that you might have, and considers what careers might be appropriate for these skills.
- You will have 10 minutes to find as many QR codes as possible, containing different skills.
- To earn that skill, you must complete a short task and show the results to your tutor.
- Then, you should brainstorm what careers could fit your new skill set.
Time to reflect...
- Were you surprised at any of the jobs that came to mind for your skills?
- What can you do to identify and improve your core skills today, to make yourself attractive to a potential employer?
Preparing for Interviews
- Scan the QR code to launch ResumeMaker.Online's free AI Job Interview Practice tool.
- Add the job title and your experience level, and it will generate some sample questions.
- Answer those questions (type or voice) for specific feedback from the AI.
Turn the Tables
Activity 3:
In this activity, you'll be interviewing your tutor for their dream jobs, to put you in the mindset of an employer.
- You will be allocated a job role, along with details of what you desire in a candidate.
- You will draft some interview questions to try to get your interviewee to display some of these skills, experience or attributes.
- You will interview your tutor and decide whether or not to offer them their dream job!
Time to reflect...
- What is one thing you learned today that you didn’t know before?
- How can you use this information to make informed decisions about yourself and in your life?
UCAS Careers quiz
careers wales
Further Information & Quizzes
interview practice
Employability Skills | Sgiliau Cyflogadwyedd
- Finding the right career for you
- Matching skills with job roles
- Interviews
Photographer
Captures images for events, products, or artistic projects, using skills in lighting, composition, and editing.
Social Media Manager
Plans, creates, and posts content on social media platforms to engage followers and promote brands.
Graphic Designer
Creates visual content like logos, posters, and digital graphics to communicate ideas and engage audiences.
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Inspects, repairs, and maintains cars and other vehicles to ensure they run safely and efficiently.
CAD Designer
Uses computer software to create detailed technical drawings and plans for construction, engineering, or manufacturing projects.
ConstructionLabourer
Assists with building projects by handling materials, operating tools, and performing physical tasks on-site.
Game Designer
Creates concepts, characters, and stories for video games, designing engaging and interactive gaming experiences.
Web Developer
Builds and maintains websites, focusing on functionality, design, and user experience for online platforms.
IT Support
Helps people solve computer and technical issues, ensuring systems and devices work smoothly.
Dental Assistant
Assists dentists during procedures, prepares tools, helps keep the area sterile, and ensures patients feel comfortable and informed.
Childcare
Supports the development and learning of young children, ensuring a safe, playful environment and assisting with educational activities.
Social Care
Provides essential support to individuals in need, helping with daily tasks, wellbeing, and developing independence and social connection.
Salesperson
Engages with customers, promotes products or services, and helps them find solutions that meet their needs.
Accountant
Manages financial records, prepares reports, and helps individuals or businesses understand and organise their finances.
Customer Service
Assists customers by answering questions, solving issues, and providing helpful information to ensure a positive experience.
Waiting Staff
Serves food and drinks to customers, ensuring they have a positive dining experience in restaurants or cafes.
Events Crew
Sets up, organises, and supports events, helping with logistics to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Retail Cashier
Manages sales transactions, assists customers at checkout, and helps ensure a smooth shopping experience.