Develop an app that students can use to find information on professions and applying for a job.

Prototype and test Assignment 3 Kerry Maton

Students who are unsure of what they

want to do when they leave school

need ways to Access guidance, information and

support on applying for jobs, and on

different work choices so they can make a good decision about the type of work they

may enjoy and also be successful in obtaining

a job they want

because Students do not have

the experience or access to support

mechanisms to help them make an

informed decision and action that decision.

Problem statement

Students who a re unsure o f wha t t hey wan t t o do when they leave schoo l need ways to access gu idance , i n f o rmat ion and suppor t on app ly ing f o r j obs , and on d i f f e rent wo rk cho ices so they can make a good dec is ion abou t t he t ype o f wo rk they may en joy and a l so be success fu l i n ob ta in ing a job they wan t because s tudents do no t have the exper ience o r access to suppor t mechan isms to he lp t hem make an in fo rmed dec is ion and ac t ion tha t dec is ion

Idea

Deve lop an app tha t cou ld be down loaded to any e lec t ron ic dev ice tha t s tuden ts , pa ren ts and teachers cou ld use to f i nd in f o rmat ion on p ro fess ions and app ly ing f o r a j ob . I t wou ld inc lude pe r t inent i n fo rmat ion on a la rge va r ie t y o f p ro fess ions inc lud ing wo rk du t ies and expec ta t ions , l oca t ions , educa t ion requ i rements , pay ranges , e t c . A lso wou ld inc lude suppor t i n fo rmat ion on app ly ing f o r j obs – job app l i ca t ions , wr i t i ng a resume, wha t t o expec t a t an in te rv iew and wha t wou ld be requ i red f rom the cand idate . The in f o rmat ion wou ld be a imed a t schoo l l eave rs and wou ld be use fu l and p rac t ica l .

Prototype

I used an in te rac t ive on l ine document w i th hype r l inks - please re fer to Pages 3 -16

Test method I asked my s takeholder ( same pe rson who was in te rv iewed) t o t r i a l t he p ro to t ype and documented the i r f eedback – re fer to page 17

PROTOTYPE AND TEST

Cl ick on the app to open

SCHOOL LEAVER JOB HELPER APP

School Leaver

Job Helper

Cl ick on a se lect ion for more informat ion

INDEX

A-Z of jobs

Create a resume

How to look for a job

How to apply for a job by phone

How to apply for a job in writing

Prepare for an interview

Cl ick on the “Chi ldcare worker” job for more informat ion the job

A–Z OF JOBS

A-Z of jobs Accountant Actor Actuary Agricultural and food scientist Anthropologist Architect Artist Automotive mechanic Bookkeeping clerk Budget analyst Carpenter Chemist Childcare worker Civil engineer Coach Computer hardware engineer Computer support specialist Customer Service Officer Cost estimator Court reporter

Homepage

Find informat ion on the job C l ick to watch v ideo

A JOB

Childcare worker Description of work duties ……………………………………………………….. Work environment ……………………………………………………….. Hours of work ……………………………………………………….. Location of jobs ……………………………………………………….. Education requirements ……………………………………………………….. Career path ……………………………………………………….. Pay ……………………………………………………….. How to become a childcare worker ………………………………………………………..

Watch “A day in the life of a childcare worker”

Homepage

Access informat ion on c reat ing a

CREATE RESUME

Create a resume Your resume outlines information about you and your skills, knowledge, experience and interests. Things to include in your resume • Your name • Contact details – address, phone

numbers, email address • Education history • Employment history • Referees contact details • Your career objective • Skills, eg. computer skills • Hobbies and interests • Special achievements

Resume example

TIP – Double check your resume – ask a

parent or friend to check it for you

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Access a bas ic resume example for a h igh school s tudent

RESUME EXAMPLE

Resume example

FirstName LastName Address

Contact phone number Email address

Education Penrith High School, Penrith, NSW2009 – 2012 Experience Customer Service / Checkout Operator, Coles2010 – Present Provide service to customers after school and during school holidays Achievements • School captain 2012 • Youth basketball referee of the year, Penrith

Basketball Association Volunteer Experience • Basketball coach Interests / Activities • Basketball • Photography Computer Skills • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,

and Internet Homepage

Access informat ion on where to f ind job vacancies

HOW TO LOOK FOR A JOB

How to look for a job You can find advertised job vacancies via • Newspapers

• Online job boards

• Company websites

• Shop windows

• Community notice boards

Homepage

Access informat ion on how to apply for a job by phone

HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB – BY PHONE

How to apply for a job by phone

Prepare for the phone call. Tips ….. Have your resume with you so you can answer questions about your experience & also provide referee details Speak clearly – say your name and let them know what you want ……. …..Hi, my name is …… and I would like to apply for the ….. Job that was advertised …… Be prepared for an answering machine & rehearse what message you will leave – remember to speak clearly and leave your name and contact number.

Access this checklist to help you prepare.

Homepage

Access a checkl ist to help you prepare for apply ing for a job over the phone

HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB – BY PHONE

Checklist Applying for a job by phone

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Access informat ion on c reat ing a resume and see an example of a resume

HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB - IN WRITING

How to apply for a job in writing

You can respond to an advertised role in writing and you can also write to an employer enquiring about any jobs that are available or may become available. • Use this checklist to assist you in applying for a

job in writing. • Access an example of an application letter for

an advertised job.

Homepage

Access a checkl ist to help you apply for a job in wr i t ing

HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB – IN WRITING

Checklist Applying for a job in writing

Homepage

Access an example job appl icat ion let ter

HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB – IN WRITING

Example job application letter

Ms A Cannon 12 Viccan Avenue

GISLING NSW 2998 Mobile: 0400 000 000

Email: Acan@xmail.com 15 June 2012 Mr M Bee HR Manager Xet Limited PO Box 55 SYDNEY NSW 2000 Dear Mr Bee I am very interested in the position of ……….. Advertised in the Gosling Press on 13 June 2012. II have a range of administrative skiils and experience to match the position advertised, including ………. I am confident that I would be able to perform all duties required in the role. Enclosed is my resume for your review. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss this position further. Yours sincerely,

Homepage

Access informat ion and t ips on prepar ing for and at tending an inter v iew

PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW

Preparing for and attending job interviews

Preparing for the job interview Learn as much as you can about the company

and what it does – visit it’s website for information

Prepare for interview questions – practice with someone

What to wear Resume & documents

Attending the job interview Don’t be late Make eye contact Listen Be friendly and smile Give short answers – don’t waffle Access a list of a range of interview questions that may be asked that you can practice with.

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Access sample inter v iew quest ions

PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW

Sample interview questions Why do you want to work here?

What are your career goals?

Why do you think you are suited to this role?

What are your strengths?

What are your weaknesses?

Can you tell my about a difficult situation you

have been in and what did you do?

What are your interests outside of work?

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TESTING AND STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK

What worked • Simple, easy format to follow • Click through links • Provides essential information about

finding and applying for jobs • Good tools – resume/job application

checklist & sample

What could be improved • Provide links to job websites in “how to

look for a job” such as Seek, myCareer, Spot jobs

• More information on different interviewing models, eg. STAR model, targeted questions in a Situation, Task, Action, Result format

Questions • How will students know about this app? • Will schools provide it to them? • How often will it be updated?

Ideas • Have an entry level job link that brings

up jobs available (from job sites) that are aimed towards school leavers

• On the job list separate jobs that need an university degree / tafe certificate.