Personal Development - 3. Employability Skills

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

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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.