Relate one’s work placement experience to personal and career goals.

Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Showcase one’s skills and abilities demonstrated during the work placement using artifacts, evidence of skill development and personal reflections on aspects of the work experience such as:

  • hours worked;
  • responsibilities and tasks performed;
  • the importance of attitude towards work and taking responsibility for what needs to be done;
  • details about the entry level wage, salary scales and earning potential;
  • worker rights and responsibilities and the role of the union, if applicable;
  • the presence of workplace hazards and how they were addressed;
  • ownership structure (e.g., corporation, franchise, sole proprietorship and partnership); and,
  • opportunities for advancement at the workplace and elsewhere in the industry.
(b)

Summarize the work placement experience by considering things such as:

  • interactions with the employer, staff, customers and others;
  • personal accomplishments;
  • learnings about oneself;
  • learnings about the world of work;
  • learnings about careers in the workplace; and,
  • personal demonstration of skills, abilities and understandings.
(c) Update artifacts (e.g., resume and evidences of learning) within one’s career portfolio following the work placement.
(d) In appreciation prepare a letter, note, card or other communication for the work placement employer.
(e) Develop and/or revise personal and career goals based on the work placement experience.
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