What is work experience?​

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What is work experience?​

What can I learn about myself?​

Think of one of your experience:​
What did I enjoy?​

What did I find difficult?

What was I good at?​

Would I like to do this type of work again?

Choose a work experience idea from the clues.​
I like animals.​
I enjoy practical tasks.​
I am happy outdoors.

I like computers.​
I enjoy organising information.​
I prefer a quieter environment.

I like helping people.​
I enjoy talking to customers.​
I like busy places.

Why is it useful to try different work experience?​

1. To avoid work.
2. To earn nothing.
3. To waste time.
4. To gain skills and find what you enjoy

Can a placement still be useful if you do not enjoy it?​

1. No, it is completely useless.
2. Yes, it helps you learn what you don’t enjoy.
3. No, you learn nothing.
4. No, it wastes your time.

Name one skill you could practise at work.​

1. Sleeping
2. Watching TV
3. Communication
4. Playing games

Who can you ask for help if you are unsure?​

1. A stranger
2. A TV presenter
3. A cartoon character
4. Your supervisor

Choose a work experience you would like to try.​

What tasks might I do?​

What skill could I practise?​

What might I learn about myself?​

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