Gaining and Keeping Work

Question 1

Explain the importance of locating job opportunities, as well as how this could be done

Answer 1

It is important to put effort into locating job opportunities as it is rare for them to ‘hand themselves to you’ without any input on your part. This can be done through social media (LinkedIn, Instagram) or cold canvassing (Approaching a wide range of typically local jobs and offering yourself for hire with your resume), as well as responding to job adverts.

Question 2

Explain the importance of applying for a job

Answer 2

It is important to apply for a job as this is the first step in progressing your career, and an unavoidable action in gaining work.

Question 3

Explain the importance of attending an interview

Answer 3

Despite the social discomfort, attending an interview is an important step is showcasing yourself to a prospective employer, demonstrating key quality attributes like resilience and courage.

Question 4

Explain opportunities for individual career development that can be created by changes in the workplace

Answer 4

• Workplace changes provide opportunities for skill development through training and adaptation to new technologies and processes.
• Career advancement opportunities emerge with new roles, responsibilities, and promotion pathways created by organizational changes.
• Exposure to new areas of work and diverse projects is enhanced through cross-departmental collaboration and involvement in varied initiatives.
• Networking and relationship building are fostered through interactions with new stakeholders and collaborative projects.
• Personal growth, including adaptability, resilience, and confidence, is bolstered by successfully navigating and contributing to workplace changes.