This document provides information about a student's upcoming work experience from May 9th-13th, 2011. It discusses how work experience can help with communication skills, practical skills, self-confidence, and understanding employer expectations. The student is advised to carefully fill out forms selecting realistic choices and meet all deadlines. Suggested job areas and the placement process are outlined. Tips are provided about preparing for an interview, conduct during the placement including attendance, listening, asking questions, and effort. Health and safety procedures are emphasized. The experience is framed as similar to real work and something not to worry about as employers understand it is new. Students are told to write a thank you letter and fill out a report upon completion.

1. WORK EXPERIENCE 9TH – 13TH May 2011

3. It will improve your practical skills

4. It will improve your self confidence

6. Give you a better idea of what you are good at and could help you decide what type of job you might like to eventually do

7. It will give you an experience of being more independent

8. It will allow you to take on more responsibilities

10. Make sure that your choices are realistic

13. You will receive a job description and a Blue Agreement Form. Read this carefully. You and your parent or guardian need to sign it

14. You must phone and arrange an interview straight awayAll places are subject to interview. If you leave it for a while the employer may think you aren’t interested and give the job to someone else

16. If the person is happy to take you get them to sign the Blue Agreement Form

17. Return it to your tutorYou are now ready to start your work experience

19. Who do I report to?

20. What hours will I be working?

21. What should I wear? Do I need any special clothes?

22. When will I have my lunch? Do I need to bring my own ?

23. Make sure your employer has a contact telephone number for youREMEMBER THAT ALL PLACEMENTS ARE UNPAID

25. If you are ill and cannot attend you must phone your employer and let them know immediately

26. Listen carefully to instruction and ask if you are not sure

27. If you make a mistake tell someone

28. Follow the rules of Health & Safety

29. Put effort into everything you do

30. Be helpful and cheerful and show respect to others

33. Meeting new people

34. Gaining new skills

36. Fill in your student report form

37. Consider what you are going to do next