Use this log book to record what you learn and capture evidence of your employability skills.
Name:
School:
Tutor Group:
Work Experience is a chance for young people to get to see how the business works and for the employer to demonstrate and excite young people into that sector.
We know that work experience is now recognised as providing the fundamental grounding for quality work-related learning experiences and employers are best placed to
provide the introduction and practical application. Over the years the Milton Keynes business community has proved highly supportive of links with schools.
Corporate community involvement is increasing on the business radar and one of the most effective ways to be a good corporate citizen is to give back to the local community where employees and families live, work and study. As a result, local employer supported volunteering, gifts in kind, donations and sponsorship are becoming an integral part of a company's vision and values and a means to develop staff.
Develop's Work Experience is an exciting opportunity for local businesses to work with local schools and develop a business sense and con idence in today’s 14 - 16 year olds, to shape the skills set of tomorrow's school leavers - the future employees of tomorrow.
Your work placement
Company
Address
Phone
Supervisor
Start Date
End Date
Days (tick) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Your placement company
Age of company
Number of employees
Longest employee journey to work
Company website (if it has one)
Remember
If you are ill...Ring your placement company and your school. Try to avoid making routine doctors/dental appointments during placement.
If you know you are going to be lateRing your placement company. If unexpectedly late, remember to apologise and give a reason.
If you don't understand somethingAsk your supervisor.
If you have difficulties…Stay calm and speak to your Supervisor. No one wants you to fail. Your success at work may depend mainly on how well you talk things through.
Employability
Have a positive attitude -have a can-do approach to work and life
Work in teams - respect others, co-operate, share ideas
Communicate well - listen and ask questions, write clearly when it is needed
Manage themselves - punctual, flexible and eady to improve
Solve problems -identify problems, come up with solutions and try them
Understand business and customers -
know how to satisfy customers
Use numbers - measure, weigh, estimate and calculate when it is needed
Use computers/equipment - input data, use internet searches, create and manage file
Employers want people who:
If you can do most of these you will do well at work.
Your starting scoresBefore you start work placement, score yourself
Employability skills
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Positive attitudePositive ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility andreadiness to improve
Team workingRespecting others, contributing to team discussions, helping achieve team goals
Communication & literacy Speaking, e.g. clear speech, positive body languageListening, e.g. active listening and questioning to understand tasks Writing, e.g. notes, letters or reports
Self-managementTime-keeping AppearanceAccepting Responsibility
Problem solvingIdentifying problems and choosing the right solutions
Business & customer awarenessUnderstanding business needs/ constraints and customer needs/ satisfaction
Use of numbersMeasuring, weighing, estimating, calculating
Use of computers/equipmentUnderstanding of IT in business and use of IT programmes
Take feedback/reflect and improve
On work experience you will be coping
with lots of new situations.
Mark how you feel about these parts
of your work placement...
for example if you were particularly worried
about something you would mark...
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Getting up early
Travel
Being in a new place
Meeting new people
Working on my own
Being able to do the job
Following instructions
Working with adults
Being away from friends
Learning new things
Being valued
Learning to cope
Personal Targets
Set yourself targets for your work placement.
Here are five examples
Be on time
Work safely
Be positive
Get on with others
Follow instructions
If you are unsure, talk to somebody
e.g. a tutor or parent
Now write three of your own, they can be different to the above...
Why is it important to have personal targets?
Write down four key things you should do at interview to create a
good impression...
What questions will you ask the employer?
InterviewMake notes here about what happened
The person who interviewed me was called:
His/her job title is:
Rate yourself
Arriving on time
Shaking hands at the start
Looking at the person when you were talking
Asking questions
Understanding what you were told
Speaking clearly
Saying you were looking forward to working there
Shaking hands and saying thank you at the end
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Preparing for your first day at work
Find out this info during your interview.
Who will I report to
My start time
My finish time
Lunch times
3 main tasks
Work clothing
Getting to work
Lunch at work
Transport type
Where will you eat
You will need to consider whether your workplace has a canteen or if you can buy food nearby.
What will you eat
How much it will cost
Time to leave home
Time it will take to get there
How much travel will cost
If bike, remember to ask about where it can be stored
If bus, what bus stop will you use to get to and from work?
Preparing to learn
Write down 4 things you would expect to do on your placement.
Tick the personal qualities you most want to improve during your placement...
Tick the physical skill you are most likely to use for your job....
Being reliable through regular and punctual attendance
Using tools, equipment and machinery
Working with your hands to shape, alter or repair
Show accuracy and co-ordination
Becoming confident and well organise
Presenting yourself effectively
Showing enthusiasm, determination and flexibilit
Using initiative at the right times
Induction
On your first morning your employer will show you how to work safely so you do not injure yourself or anyone else.
My Supervisor is
The First Aid person is
The First Aid post is at
The fire
assembly point is
I report incidents to
My nearest fire exit is located
If there is a fire I must
The protective clothing I need is
The equipment I will use is
The equipment I must NOT use is
Health and SafetyWrite down any hazards associated with your workplace and how to avoid them
Remember....
What colours are used on safety signs for....
things you MUST do
giving you information
warning you of danger
things you MUST NOT do
Accidents can happen in a split second Never cut corners to save time Be smart - think before you act Ask if you do not understandDo not do anything you think is unsafe
My first day at workDate:
Who did you work with?
How did you get to your placement?
What was surprising?
What did you enjoy least?
Score your performance overall out of 5 (5 = Excellent, 1 = Unacceptable)
Employers signature
What did you enjoy most?
Notes Pages
Notes Pages
Notes Pages
Notes Pages
Supervisor
Comment
Parent/Carer
Signed
Signed
Notes Pages
Jobs and people
Talk to two people with different jobs and record their details. Ask permission before you ask your questions!
Job title 1111
What skills do you use?
What training do you have?
What do you like most about your job?
What else would you like to do?
What route did you take to get into this job?
1
Job title
What skills do you use?
What training do you have?
What do you like most about your job?
What else would you like to do?
What route did you take to get into this job?
2
Equal opportunities
Give an example
Give an example
Do any employees belong to a Trade Union?
What is the name of the Trade Union?
What benefits do they get from being a member?
Have you read it?Have you been treated like an adult?How is it different from school? Give an example
Does the organisation have an equal opportunities policy?
Were you treated fairly?Have you been asked to do things you did not expect?
Are there men or women doing jobs you did not expect?
Are there people with disabilities working in the organisation?
What special facilities are there for people with disabilities? (Ramp, wide doors, lifts, lower working areas, modified equipment etc
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
What do you think is good about your logo?
What does your Supervisor think of your logo?
Understanding your work, having good ideas and finding newways to approach tasks shows that you are creative.
Your placement company probably has a logo. Design a new logo for your placement company. You may be able to use a computer to do this...
Being creative
Use your logo to produce one or more of the following:
Business Card Poster
Letterhead Compliment slip
At the end of your work placement, score yourself
Self-assessment
Employability skills
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Positive attitudePositive ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility andreadiness to improve
Team workingRespecting others, contributing to team discussions, helping achieve team goals
Communication & literacy Speaking, e.g. clear speech, positive body languageListening, e.g. active listening and questioning to understand tasks Writing, e.g. notes, letters or reports
Self-managementTime-keeping AppearanceAccepting Responsibility
Problem solvingIdentifying problems and choosing the right solutions
Business & customer awarenessUnderstanding business needs/ constraints and customer needs/ satisfaction
Use of numbersMeasuring, weighing, estimating, calculating
Use of computers/equipmentUnderstanding of IT in business and use of IT programmes
Take feedback/reflect and improve
The work I enjoyed doing most was...
The work I enjoyed doing least was...
because...
because...
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At the end of your placement, your supervisor will score your performance on a grid like the one below (online or on a seperate form) and write comments about what you have done well. Ask your employer to do this with you at the end of your placement so you can get direct feedback and ask questions.
Employer’s report
Employability skills
You can use this page to keep your own record of the Employers report.
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Positive attitudePositive ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility andreadiness to improve
Team workingRespecting others, contributing to team discussions, helping achieve team goals
Communication & literacy Speaking, e.g. clear speech, positive body languageListening, e.g. active listening and questioning to understand tasks Writing, e.g. notes, letters or reports
Self-managementTime-keeping AppearanceAccepting Responsibility
Days missed
Name of Supervisor
Company
DateSignature
Reasons given
Comments
Other?
Problem solvingIdentifying problems and choosing the right solutions
Business & customer awarenessUnderstanding business needs/ constraints and customer needs/ satisfaction
Use of numbersMeasuring, weighing, estimating, calculating
Use of computers/equipmentUnderstanding of IT in business and use of IT programmes
Thank you for completing this log book. It helps everyone around you to see what you put into it and what you got out of your placement.
Please take it to your debrief at school.
Also, please write a thank you letter to your placement company after the placement ends. This will help them remember you if you later ask for a reference, and will ensure the employer feels appreciated for their effort in hosting a placement.
Thank You
Good Luck!
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www.developebp.co.uk