Self-Directed Courses-CDV10 Unit 4

Unit 4: Job Seeking and Job Maintenance

The following unit will reflect the General Learning Outcome K as outlined in the Manitoba Education curriculum document.

The purpose of the CDV10 curriculum is to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on life and work exploration. Due to the reflective nature of this course, the majority of the assessment will be based on a degree of complete vs. incomplete.

Each question will be assessed based on the number of points that have been allocated. Each point may be earned for each idea presented (i.e. If a question is worth 3 points, an adequate response for completion would be 3 different ideas presented in a well written form where requested.)

Partial points may be awarded for incomplete responses or where adequate information has not been provided by the student.

For successful completion of this course, CDV10, students will be required to complete a minimum of 2 weeks practicum in a work place. This placement will be arranged between Administration and the workplace.

A final project following the practicum must be completed prior to receiving credit for this course.

GROUP WORK/PERSONAL QUALITIES

GLO K: Secure/create and maintain work

Goals:

To explore personal qualities that are needed to obtain and retain work.

To discover how co-operation among workers can help accomplish a task.

To recognize the importance of being able to work with people who are different from oneself.

Activity

  1. People must exhibit many important qualities in the work place in order to gain and maintain employment. Some of these personal qualities include: dependability, punctuality and getting along with others.
  2. Can you identify 2 other qualities that you feel are important in the workplace? (2 points)
  1. ______
  2. ______
  1. In at least 2 well written sentences, explain what “teamwork” means to you. (4 points)
  1. ______
  2. ______

______

  1. Why is teamwork such an important quality in the workplace? (2 points)

______

ATTITUDES AND EXPERIENCES

GLO K: Secure/create and maintain work

Goal: To re-examine one’s life or work experience and determine abilities and attitudes that have an impact on the outcomes

Activity:

When considering team work in the working environment, it is also important to be aware of individual differences. Not everyone shares the same beliefs, cultures and attitudes. This means that conflict could arise.

  1. Unscramble the following words to identify 3 key factors that influence attitudes in the workplace. (3 points)
  2. R T S P E E C R______
  3. T A P P E I N O A I C R A______
  4. C E T A N R O L E T______

Using the chart below list attitudes and abilities that you feelare important for getting and keeping work. (10 points)

Attitudes / Abilities
2.
3.
4.
5. / 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Which of the above attitudes and abilities best reflect your own attitudes and abilities? (2 points)

______

/ 15 points

WHERE TO FIND WORK?

GLO K: Secure/create and maintain work

Goals:

To interpret the language describing employment and other work opportunities and conditions.

To find job opportunities both advertised and hidden

Activity

  1. There are different types of work; contract work, temporary work, part-time work, full-time, self-employment, shift work and seasonal work.
  2. Briefly describe what each type of work means and provide an example of the work. Visit the following sites to identify a specific example of available work for each type of work.

Assessment: ___/30 points for chart completion

Type of work / This type of work means:
(2 points for each explanation=12 points) / Example of workplace opportunity found on website (write the title of the job/position)
(6 points) / Conditions of work
(6 points) / Special training required
(6 points)
Contract work
Temporary work
Part-time work
Self-employment
Shift work
Seasonal work

Hidden Job Market

There are many places to locate job opportunities. Some jobs may be openly advertised and some may be from the “hidden job market”.

  1. Use the “Google” search engine to find “hidden job market”.

2. What is does the term “hidden job market” mean? (2 points)

______

3. How does this “ hidden job market” play a role in a job search? (2 points)

______

RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS

GLO K: Secure/create and maintain work

Goals:

To determine the purpose of and compose resumes and cover letters

To demonstrate the ability to complete a job application form

To effectively participate in a job interview process

Activities:

  1. Refer to the following MB Education website to help you answer the following questions:
  1. What is a resume? (2 points)

______

  1. Why do I need a resume?(2 points)

______

  1. Do all jobs require a resume? (2 points)

______

  1. How long should my resume be? (2 points)

______

  1. What should I include in my resume? (2 points)

______

  1. What should I not include in my resume? (2 points)

______

Preparing Resumes and Cover Letters

Refer to the following website to gain information about what a “cover letter” is.

A Cover Letter is ( 2 points for explanation according to website listed below)

______

In preparing your cover letter this site suggest to include 3 pieces of information. Briefly summarize the 3 components to include in your cover letter as outlined on the mentioned site. (2 points each)

  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______

CREATING A RESUME

GLO K: Secure/create and maintain work

Activity:

Part A (25 marks based on criteria sheet –see following page)

There are many online websites that are available for public use to create resumes.

Select a website and use the site to create your own personal resume. Be sure to follow the steps as directed.

*Remember that all information that is recorded on your resume must be correct.

Tip for the future…Once your resume is complete be sure to save it on a flash drive or in another file where it may be updated frequently.

In order to receive credit for your resume in this unit it is important that you remember to copy and paste your resume into this document. Your resume will be assessed based on the following criteria.

Criteria for Creating A Resume

Criteria / Possible points / Points achieved
Appearance (font size, variation of heading size, bold print, etc.) / 10
Content (enough information to support document) / 5
Grammar (punctuation, capitals, etc.) / 5
References (at least 3) / 3
Goal/Objective (specific and direct, clear and concise) / 2
25

Copy your resume here for evaluation purposes

THE JOB APPLICATION

GLO K: Secure/create and maintain work

Activity:

Not all potential employers will request a resume to be submitted. Some businesses will have a formal Job Application sheet that must be completed.

  1. Visit any small or large business and request an application form
  1. Complete the application form.

Assessment: To receive credit for the completion of the Job Application activity (20 points for completion of the any selected application), you must be sure to provide a “hard” or paper copy of the application for evaluation.

WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH

GLO K: Secure/create and maintain work

Goals:

To research the significance of workplace safety and health regulations

Activity:

Visit the following website:

Briefly outline in point form, the mandate for “Workplace Health and Safety”. ( 6 points)

-______

-______

- ______

Labour Legislation

GLO K: Secure/create and maintain work

Goals:

To identify and discuss the basic employment legislation

Activity:

  1. Visit the following site
  2. Click on “Fact Sheets” on the left column.
  3. Select one of the Fact Sheets listed.
  4. From the perspective of the employer, write a journal response. In paragraph form, include at least 2 ideas in your response. (2 points)

Fact Sheet selected: ______

  1. From the perspective of the manager, write a journal response. In paragraph form, include at least 2 ideas in your response. (2 points)

Fact Sheet Selected: ______

  1. From the perspective of the young employee, write a journal response. In paragraph form, include at least 2 ideas in your response. (2 points)

Fact Sheet Selected: ______

Manitoba Labour Unions

GLO K: Secure/create and maintain work

Goal: To summarize the contribution of Manitoba labour unions

Activity

Part A. Visit the following site to learn more about Manitoba’s Labour Unions.

List 5 Independent Labour unions that are identified on this site. (5 points)

Part B.Consider the comment:

It would be impossible for society to function without “unions”.

Do you agree or disagree with this statement? In at least 2 sentences explain your position on the above statement about unions. (2 points)

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