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OCR Cambridge National inBusiness and

Enterprise(Level 1/2)

R062Planning for Work

IntroductionDeciding what job you want can be a challenging decision – there are so many things to consider, such as:

What sort of job do you want?

What type of business would you

like to work in?

Are you qualified to work in that

business?Do you have what

the business is looking for?

Working outside?

Working part time?

Working with people?

RecruitmentHow does an employer find the right

person for the job?

Know the right skills and

experience needed for the job

Advertise in the right place

Give the right information in their adverts

Ask the right questions in

interview

Person SpecificationWhat is a person specification?

Describes the kind of person the employer is

looking for – it could include:

Skills Experience

Attitude

Working with a team

Working on your own

Initiative

The person specification is a guide for the ideal applicant….

What kind of work do you want to do?

Be self employedWork for an employerWork from homeWork from an officeDo charity workBe an educatorWork with new technologyBe involved in research and development

Have you got what it takes?

Assess own skills

Assess own characteristics Present yourself

well on paper

Applicants for jobs need to…

Present your application form

appropriatelyProvide

an engaging covering letter

Have you got what it takes?Does your CV show your….

qualificationseducation

work experience

previous jobs

training

skills

interests

What do you do before an interview?

Find out about the employer

Think about what to wear to impress

the employer

Think about the questions you will be

asked and the answers you should give

Think about the questions you

want to askPlan your route for

your interview – don’t be late!

Planning for your careerTo enable you to develop your chosen career, you

will need a career plan. This should include:

SMART targetsYour goals

specificmeasurableattainablerealistictimely

Qualifications you will need to enhance

your career prospects

Planning your career is a sensible idea and will help you reach your goals.

What will you learn?After completing this unit you will understand:

What makes a good CV

How to evaluate your own

performance in preparing for work

About the skills, aspirations and

attitudes required for the world of work

How to plan for a job interview

Why and how businesses

recruit

What employers look for in an

employee

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