Work related skills

What is a resume and why is it important?

A resume is the initial selection tool for job applicants, outlining skills, training, and experience, which creates a first impression and shows professionalism.

What are some do's and don'ts of resumes?

Do: keep formatting clear, tailor to the job, highlight skills. Don’t: use slang, exaggerate, include irrelevant info, make spelling/grammar mistakes.

What are employability skills?

Skills and values needed to gain employment, progress in a career, and contribute to growth and success.

What are the 8 employability skills?

Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Planning & Organising, Self-Awareness, Learning, Technological Skills, Initiative & Enterprise.

What is the employability skill of communication?

Deliver info clearly, adapt to audience, use different communication systems, and understand/act on messages.

What is the employability skill of teamwork?

Work successfully with others, empathise, and understand team goals.

What is the employability skill of problem-solving?

Identify and address problems, create solutions, take action, and reflect on outcomes.

What is the employability skill of planning & organising?

Manage time, take responsibility, plan, make decisions, and complete tasks efficiently.

What is the employability skill of self-awareness?

Be aware of own skills, reflect on performance, and identify improvements.

What is the employability skill of learning?

Develop knowledge, be open to ideas, invest in lifelong learning, and adapt to new technologies.

What is the employability skill of technological skills?

Use digital technologies, organise and present information, retrain, and adapt to changes.

What is the employability skill of initiative & enterprise?

Identify opportunities, anticipate issues, be proactive, creative, and adaptable.

What is a cover letter and why is it important?

A formal business letter with a resume that shows interest, suitability, and professionalism, helping employers shortlist candidates.

What should a cover letter include?

Formal tone, job-specific info, employability skills, plain font, correct structure, no slang.

What are 5 success criteria for interviews?

Be prepared, look the part, be personable, sell yourself confidently, reflect on experience.

What is the difference between work and employment?

Work is any paid/unpaid task giving satisfaction; Employment is formal, paid work.

Why do people work?

To satisfy values like income, security, lifestyle, social interaction, achievement, and contribution.

What are types of employment?

Full-time, part-time, casual, fixed-term, self-employed, seasonal, volunteer.

Why is volunteering beneficial?

Provides experience, builds skills, shows community contribution, and looks good on a resume.

Why might people quit their jobs?

Lack of satisfaction, poor conditions, better opportunities, stress, personal reasons.

What is the difference between TAFE and University?

TAFE offers practical, vocational training; University offers academic, theory-based higher education.

What is the ATAR?

A percentile rank (0.00–99.95) comparing Year 12 student achievement, used for university entry.

How are study scores calculated?

Based on SACs, coursework, exams, out of 50; average = 30. Top 8–9% get 40+.

What is scaling in VCE?

Adjusts scores across subjects to ensure fair comparison.

How is the future of work expected to change?

Through automation, AI, flexible work, and new industries, impacting skills needed for employment.

What are emerging employment trends?

Growth in healthcare, technology, social assistance, renewable energy, and construction.