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Introduction
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Introduction
Almost every school book contains learning outcomes

and assessment standards. This book focuses on
learning outcomes and assessment standards which
will help you in your career choice.
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Introduction
In Discover Your Career, we went on a journey of self knowledge

and career knowledge. Let’s recap what you discovered about
yourself and your career choices.
Okay. It’s all very well to grow in self-knowledge and career

knowledge. But knowledge without action is pointless. Therefore,
the next step is to launch your career. Welcome to the real world!
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Introduction
Every journey begins with a single step. Every space

flight begins with a launch. Welcome to Launch Your
Career! Strap yourself into your seat. This is going to be
a bumpy ride! Look below to see where we’re heading...
Explore further knowledge about yourself, your abilities, work values,

interests, characteristics, limitatations and personal expectations
relate to your career requirements and socio-economic status.
Discover the admission

requirements to
tertiary institutions and
specific courses.
Explore your career paths

and how to develop and Research
secure your job. financial aid.
Learn about financial options Develop your own time

for further studies. management schedule.
Complete quizzes and activities about Role-play an

your skills, abilities and career options. interview for a job.
Reflect on your Role-play an admission interview at a

self-image. higher educational institution.
Write letters for bursaries and job

Write a testimonial.
applications, thank you letters, etc.
Enhance you with exam tips and the writing of

Create your CV.
assignment, portfolio work, etc.
Explore different Practise taking notes and

study styles. making concept maps.
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Sometimes our career decisions can become so frustrating

and stressful that our thinking becomes paralysed.
Whenever this happens it helps to think about something
completely different. For instance, Many people spend more
time and energy finding out about their next cell phone,
which will last less than 24 months, than finding out about
their career which will last more than 24 years!
Find out what is Compare your

most popular. ideas with others.
Ask different Do some research
people about their by reading
cell phones. brochures or
checking the
internet.
Know which
features you
really need,
and what are Ask different
the latest people about their
technological cell phones.
features. Choose what Know which
suits you best. phones to avoid.
Find out what

careers Compare your
Ask different there will be career ideas with
a strong need your friends and Do some
people about their for in the others. career
careers. years ahead. research
by reading
brochures or
checking the
internet.
Know which
careers are Choose careers that
definitely not Choose careers that match your skills and
for you. match your preferences abilities.
and personality.
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Introduction
Making a career choice is tough. It’s easy to get bogged

down in all the details of one career and another.
What you need is perspective, and one way to get it is
to make a timeline of your life. A timeline shows the key
events in your life. These events tell your story. Here’s
how I want the story of my life to turn out..
Born 30th birthday 50th birthday 80th birthday

1992 2022 2042 2072
Started primary school
1999
Get married
First girlfried (grade 3) 2023
2001
Started high school Get oversees work experience

2007 2024
Matriculate Second child
2011 2027
Graduate Start own business in SA
2014 2030
Retire
First job 2057
2015
First child
2027
Pay off student loan

2020
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Who is in charge?
The next important step in launching your career is to know

who is in charge. You may ask, “What do you mean? I don’t
even have a job yet?” But someone needs to be in charge
of your life. Is it someone else or is it you? Sure, you may
still depend on others in your life for certain things like your
school fees, accommodation, clothes and transport. But
that does not mean you can’t make certain very important
decisions about your life for yourself.
Your decision Who tries to dictate your Who supports your

decisions? decisions?
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Who Am I?
To make one hundred percent sure that you have chosen the
correct career path you need to find out: your abilities and
skills, your work values, interests, characteristics and career
constraints. Let’s begin with your abilities.
Abilities
Ability and skills to work with people Not great Average Strong
Ability and skills to work with data Not great Average Strong
Ability and skills to work with things/technical skills Not great Average Strong
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Who Am I?
Ability and skills to create new ideas and things Not great Average Strong
Ability and skills to work with numbers/business Not great Average Strong
Abilities and skills to organise and take leadership Not great Average Strong
My Top 4 Abilities
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Who Am I?
Knowing your abilities is helpful, but they’re not the only

thing that counts. Values are your beliefs and principles
about what is really important to you or worthwhile,
and they guide your behaviour and the choices you make
throughout your life. Knowing your values is important – it
affects your job satisfaction.
Money Status Caring
Making money motivates me Public recognition is important to me Caring for and looking after people is
my life
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Management Work environment Excitement
Being in charge is important to me Where I work is very important to me I want to experience a high degree of
excitement in my work
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Intellectual challenge Physical challenge Interaction
I want work that challenges my I want to have a job that challenges I want to work where interaction with
intellectual capacities me physically others is possible
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
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Who Am I?
Security Freedom / Independence Helping society
I enjoy work that has fixed hours I want the freedom Being involved in society is really
and a set schedule to work to my own agenda important to me
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Stability Achievement Creativity
I need stability in my work It is extremely important to me to I need to be creative and innovative

achieve in life
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Power Precision work Recognition
Being in control of others and taking Working in an area where there is very I want to be recognised for my work in
responsibility is important to me little tolerance for error some visible or public way
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
My Top 4 Work Values
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Who Am I?
Even if you find a job that matches your abilities and work
values, it may not suit your interests. Everyone has special
interests. Some people like words and some people don’t. Some
people like numbers and some people don’t.Some people like to
talk in public, some people can’t bear it. The question is: which of
your interests do you want to make the focus of your career?
People Making things Solving problems
Is this one of your interests? Is this one of your interests? Is this one of your interests?
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Catering Sport Animals
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Plants Reading/writing Public speaking
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Who Am I?
Dancing Acting Gardening
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Entrepreneurship Religion Teaching/lecturing
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Travelling Woodworking Medicine
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Entertaining Coaching Advertising
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Who Am I?
Numbers Technical things Computers
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
History Science Designing
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Languages Using tools Outdoor activities
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Politics Tourism Production
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Who Am I?
Legal activities – The Law Selling things Children
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Fixing things Film / Videography Military
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Building and assembling things Photography Music
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
My Top 4 Interests
Who Am I?
Another way of growing in self-knowldge is to explore your

characteristics. Characteristics are your distinctive qualities
or traits. Characteristics help to distinguish you from others –
it’s your personal character.
Creative Honest and sincere Curious
✔ ✔ ✔
I always ask
I like thinking I always say
No No questions and No
and doing things what I really
want to find out
differently. feel or believe.
Maybe Maybe how or why. Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Responsible Flexible Logical
✔ ✔ ✔
People trust Change doesn’t
I always think
me because I No bother me. I can No No
things through
always keep my adapt when I
step-by-step.
promises. Maybe need to. Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Loyal Competitive Principled
✔ ✔ ✔
I always try
I support my I like others
No No to do the No
friends through to drive me to
right thing on
thick and thin. excel.
Maybe Maybe principle. Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Enthusiastic Motivated Influential
✔ ✔ ✔
I like to do I’m always
No No I can get people No
things with eager to get
to do things.
passion. involved.
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Who Am I?
Patient Rigid Caring
✔ ✔ ✔
It takes a lot to
No I don’t change No I like to care of No
make me angry
my mind easily. others.
or irritated.
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Ambitious Methodical Cheerful
✔ ✔ ✔
I’ve got clear I am always
No I like to follow a No No
goals and high smiling and
plan.
expectations. happy.
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Empathetic Self-reliant Committed and tenacious
✔ ✔ ✔
I don’t like to
ask for help.
I feel with No No I always finish No
I prefer to do
others. what I start.
things on my
Maybe Maybe Maybe
own.
Yes Yes Yes
Aggressive Dependable Assertive
✔ ✔ ✔
Sometimes I
My friends I’m not afraid
lose my temper No No No
trust me to be to stand up for
and put other
there for them. myself.
people down. Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
My Top 4 Characteristics
Who Am I?
Abilities, work values, interests and characteristics help you launch

your career. But there are some things that can hold you back. When
considering a career it is also important to know what is the specific
requirements regarding any constraints for example to be a pilot
your vision must be perfect.
Public speaking Swimming Balancing
Could this be one of your constraints? Could this be one of your constraints? Could this be one of your constraints?
✔ ✔ ✔
I’m no good
I can’t speak in No I can’t swim No No
trying to stand
front of people. underwater.
on one foot.
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Climbing Colour blindness Finger dexterity
✔ ✔ ✔
I’ve got
bananas for
I’m afraid of No No No
I’m colour blind. fingers. Fine,
heights.
delicate work is
Maybe Maybe Maybe
not for me.
Yes Yes Yes
Endurance Hearing Academics
✔ ✔ ✔
Ongoing physical Academic
No I’ve got a No No
work is not for learning is not
hearing problem.
me. for me.
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Who Am I?
Reading Fine motor co-ordination Spatial aptitude
✔ ✔ ✔
I easily get
disoriented. I
Reading is not No My handwriting No No
can’t tell where
my strong point. is a nightmare.
north, south,
Maybe Maybe Maybe
east or west is.
Yes Yes Yes
Physical fitness Form perception Ear for music / Tone deaf
✔ ✔ ✔
I can’t tell the
Physical difference
No No I can’t sing in No
workouts are between
tune.
not for me. triangles and
Maybe Maybe Maybe
squares.
Yes Yes Yes
Dancing and rhythm Field of vision Depth perception
✔ ✔ ✔
When I look I can’t tell how
No straight ahead No far things are No
I can’t dance.
my side vision is away from each
Maybe limited. Maybe other. Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
My Top 4 Characteristics
Who Am I?
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work values
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Your top four
interests
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Your top four
characteristics
Who Am I?
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Your top four
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Your top four
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Your top four
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Your top four
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Who Am I?
You’ve come a long way!

You’ve looked at abilities The badges below have
and skills, characteristics, different shapes, colours,
values, interests and symbols and mottoes. Each
constraints. Now it’s one expresses different
time to design a badge to ideas about its owner.
express who you are. What kind of badge would
you like to design to
express who you are?
Only the bold survive I am, therefore I’ll think All you need is love The world is my country... and to
do good is my religion
Back to nature The future looks bright You don’t have to be old to be wise Good will conquer evil and the
truth will set you free
Do noble things Who dares wins My African Dream Life is a puzzle
Take only memorises. Where is the sun? The truth is out there. Imagination is more important
Leave only footprints. than knowledge
Who Am I?
My CV
A badge is great for personal self-expression. But it won’t

get you a job. If you want to apply for a job/work one day,
you need to enclose a CV with your application letter. Writing
a CV sounds like hard work. But it can be fun to “put yourself
together” on paper.
What exactly is a CV? How to write a CV

A CV will contain the following information:
Why do you need a CV?
Tips when writing your CV
Create a CV online with VisualCV.com
My CV
UL SIMON
CURRICULUM VITAE OF PA
PERSONAL INFORMATION Paul

:
First name Simon
:
Surname 10 Church Street,
:
Physical address Mowbray
7700

: Box 3458
Postal address Mowbray
7700

: 082 123 4567 (cell)
Telephone Number 021 456 7885 (home)

: paul.simon@gmail.com
Email Yes
:
Drivers License 08
:
Code Good
:
Health
EDUCATION
Secondary Education Nelson Mandela High School
:
High School 2001 – 2006
:
Period Grade 12
:
Highest standard passed Afrikaan HG C
:
Subjects English HG B
Mathematics SG A
Economics HG B
Accounting SG C
Biology HG D

Tertiary Education University of Johannesburg

:
Institution B.Com Marketing Degree
:
Qualification 2007 – Current
:
Period
WORK EXPERIENCE ABC Sweets

:
Company Cashier
:
Position ed correctly
: Making sure all items are priz
Responsibilities Ringing up items
:
Assisting in stock take
:

ACHIEVEMENTS School colours for debating
Head boy 2009

INTERESTS Reading and Hiking

:
Hobbies Rugby, Swimming and Tennis
.
:
Sports
REFERENCES Mr. D. Smith

Floor Manager: ABC Sweets
011 456 7865

Ms. G Komati
School
Headmaster of St Johns High
011 654 6485

My CV
My CV
Between School and Work
One of the toughest choices to make is what to do after

school. For some people the choice is easy. For others it
is agonising. Is a gap year for you? Do you want to study
full time or part time? Do you want to get into the world
of work? Or do you want to create your own job? Let’s
find out...
Is a gap year for you? No Maybe Yes
Is full time study for you? No Maybe Yes
Is part time study for you? No Maybe Yes
Is full time work for you? No Maybe Yes
Do you want to create your own job? No Maybe Yes
Have you ever heard of a “gap year”? Some people call it a

“year out”, “year off”, “deferred year”, “bridging year” or
“overseas experience”. Some students spend the time traveling
others spend the time working, and many combine these into
an international working holiday. A popular option for gap year
students, also known as “gappers”, is international volunteering.
Gap year at a school (Bridging Year)

✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Warriors – for the adventure of being alive

✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Working Holiday Explorations

✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Projects Abroad
✔
No
Maybe
Yes
African Gap Year – in SA

✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Summer Camps
✔
No
Maybe
Yes
OVC (Overseas Visitors Club)

✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Gap year on a cruise liner

✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Many other options

✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Funding My Future
Studying after finishing school is expensive! Few families can

afford tertiary studies. But there are many ways to find
funding. The secret is to start looking for funding early. Many
institutions expect applications for study and funding to be
completed in the August before your first year of study.
Scholarships
✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Bursaries
✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Loans
✔
No
Maybe
Yes
National Student financial aid scheme (NSFAS) www.nsfas.org.za

✔
No
Maybe
Yes
Funding My Future
Where do you start finding out what is available? The best

place to start is at the place where you want to study. All
education institutions have a Financial Aid office staffed by
people who are there to help you. Most of them print special
guides or booklets that explain everything in detail.
If you can, go and meet them and ask for their guidance and
advice. Most of them will want you to apply well before the
new academic year. Don’t wait for your final results, take
your latest available results with you.
How do you apply for aid? ✔
klist
Chec
Filling in the forms ✔
Watch out for the sharks! Some people try to make money out
of others who need financial assistance. Be very careful if
anyone asks you for money for an application form. No proper
organisation does that! Also beware of people who ask you for
a fee to organise a bursary for you.
SAQA and the NQF
What exactly are SAQA and NQF?

And, more importantly, do you
really have to learn about them?
higher education study. The
We’ll get to the first question working world is changing
in a bit. But the answer to the all the time. If you don’t
second question is, “Yes!” want to be left behind,
you need to know what
It is important to learn about you want to do and where
them because they deal with you can study to prepare
your options for additional and yourself.
The National Qualification Framework (NQF)
Rate your knowledge of the NQF: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 = “I still have a lot to learn!” 10 = “I’m an expert.”
South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
Rate your knowledge of SAQA: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 = “I still have a lot to learn!” 10 = “I’m an expert.”
SAQA and the NQF
What on earth are SAQA and the NQF? Is it really

necessary to know what this all means? Yes, it is
extremely important because you must be able to
understand what your options are for additional and
higher education.
The levels of the NQF

Which levels What levels do
NQF level Band Qualification type have you you want to
achieved? achieve?
Further Educational and Training Certificate (FETC)
General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)
SAQA and the NQF
There’s a lot more to SAQA and the NQF than what we’ve covered
so far. There are a range of “alphabet agencies” such as NSBs,
SGBs, SETAs and ETQAs. If you want to launch your career
successfully you need to know a bit about all of them.
National Standards Bodies (NSB)

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Which is your
The 12 different learning fields are listed below favourite?
NSB 1
NSB 2
NSB 3
NSB 4
NSB 5
NSB 6
NSB 7
NSB 8
NSB 9
NSB 10
NSB 11
NSB 12
SAQA and the NQF
Standards Generating Bodies (SGB) Keywords
Sector and Education and Training Authority (SETA) Keywords
Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) Keywords
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Keywords
SAQA and the NQF
Who has influenced your decisions?

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SAQA and the NQF
You’ve come a long way since your first timeline at the

beginning of this book. Back then the future might have
seemed unclear. Let’s take this opportunity to see if
the next few years are any clearer for you now.
Matriculate Graduate
2010 December 2014
Gap year First full-time job

2014 2015
Start university
2011
The World of Work
Almost no-one finds it easy to the transition from the

World of School to the World of Work. There are just so
many options to choose from.
Maybe you want to work in the world of medicine,

but you don’t have the skills to become a doctor or
a physiotherapist. Or you hate the sight of blood
and smelly things but you love people and want
to help them in some way. Don’t give up! There’s
more to the world of medicine than doctors
and physiotherapists. They can’t do their work
without the support of thousands of other people.
You can be a receptionist at a doctor’s room or you can be a ward

secretary in a hospital. You can even work in the administration
department with the registration of patients. There are many jobs in
a hospital other than doctors and nurses. Hospitals have, for example:
marketing, IT, security, financial, food and beverage and administrative
departments with many different jobs in each department. There is a
place for you in the medical field even if you cannot become a doctor.
To be skilled in different types of jobs means

life-long learning. We always have to look
for new opportunities, learn new skills and
improve those we already have.
If you are one The 4 percent of

in a million in If you took every single China’s population
China, there job in South Africa and with the highest
are 1,300 gave it to workers in IQ scores is
people just China, they would still greater than the
like you. have a surplus of workers total population
looking for work. of South Africa.
In other words
they have more
gifted children in
China will soon be the number
school than our
one English speaking country
total school-going
in the world.
population.
The World of Work
What country is this? The top 10 jobs that will

* Richest in the world be in demand in 2010
* Largest military didn’t exist in 2004. We
* Centre of world business and finance are preparing learners for
* Strongest education system jobs that don’t yet exist,
* World centre of innovation & invention jobs that use technologies
* Currency the world standard of value that haven’t been invented
* Highest standard of living yet, jobs created to solve
This was England in the year 1900. problems we don’t even know
are problems yet.
You could have 10 or more jobs If MySpace were a country, it

before you reach the age of 40. would be the 5th-largest in the
world (between Indonesia and
Brazil).
We are living in exponential

times. There are more than 2.7 There are about 540,000
billion searches performed on words in the English
Google each month. To whom were language. About 5 times
these questions addressed B.G. as many as during
(Before Google) Shakespeare’s time.
More than 3000 books

The number of text messages sent are published daily.
and received every day exceeds
the population of the planet.
It is estimated that 1.5
exabytes (1.5 x 10^18) of
unique new information will
It is estimated that be generated worldwide this
a week’s worth of New year. That’s estimated to be
York Times contains more more than in the previous 5000
information than a person years.
was likely to come across
in a lifetime in the 18th
century. The amount of new technical
information is doubling every 2 years.
For students starting a four-year
technical college degree, this means
Predictions are that by 2013 that half of what they learn in their
a supercomputer will be built first year of study will be outdated
that exceeds the computation by their third year of study. It is
capability of the human brain. predicted to double every 72 hours by
2010.
By 2024, when 1st-graders will be just 23

What does it
years old and beginning their (first) careers,
all mean?
it will take only a $1000 computer to exceed
Shift happens!
the capabilities of the human brain. By 2049
Now you know!
a $1000 computer may exceed the computational
capabilities of the human race.
Source: “Did you know” by Karl Fisch
The World of Work: Hospitals
There are many jobs that can take you into totally different
worlds of work such as hospitals and airports. When you really
appreciate this you’ll find it makes a career choice much less
stressful. The work you actually do from day to day is only part
of the picture. The bigger picture is the world in which you do
your work. Take a look...
Theatre Wards and ICU Counselling
Surgeons Ward Sister Hospice Counsellor
Anaesthetist Assistant Sisters Aids Counsellor
Head Nurse Nurses Grief Counsellor
Nurses Porters Trauma Counsellor
Patient Doctor Visiting Patients Sexual Abuse Counsellor
Porters Ward Secretary Genetic Counsellor
Laboratories Paramedical Human Resources
Phlebotomists Respiratory Therapists Telephonist
Histologists Social Workers Secretary
Biomedical Technologists Hydro Therapists Personal Assistants
Microbiologists Paramedics Assistants
Anatomists Audiologists Human Resources

Manager
Medical Lab Technicians Human Resources
Landscape and Gardening Officers
Clinical Technologists Refuse & Waste Work Study Officer
Specialists
Anthologists Occupational Hygienist
Landscape Architect
Gardeners Administration
X-Ray Department Filing Clerks
Receptionists Computer Operators

Transport and Parking
Typists Data Capturers
Security Offivers
Radiologists Typists
Drivers
Administration
Radiographers Ambulance Drivers Officers
Porters Marketing and Logistics
Ultrasound Technologists Marketing Officers
Dispensary
EEG Technicians Public Relations Officer
Assistants
Angiographers Logistics Manager
Pharmacists
Marketing Manager
The World of Work: Hospitals
Packaging and Storage Safety and Security Food and Beverage
Assistants Night Watchmen Food and Beverage

Workers
Storage Manager Safety Officers Domestic Workers
Stock Controllers Security Officers Chefs
Dieticians
Management
Laundry and Housekeeping Mortuary
Head Matron
Supervisor Assistants
Assistant Matron
Domestic Workers Forensic Pathologist
Board of Directors
Embalmer
Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
Doctors Rooms Chapel
Financial
Orthopaedic Surgeon Spiritual Supporters
Bookkeepers
Brain Specialist
Filing Clerks
Podiatrist
Computer Operators
Neuro-Surgeon
Accountants
Oncologist
Financial Planners
Internist
Financial Investment
Managers
Bookkeeper
Maintenance
Receptionist
Painters
Typist
Builders
Landscape Architect
Gardeners
Air Conditioning
Technicians
Mechanics
Plumbers
Electricians
TheThe
World
World
of Work
of Work: Construction
Construction Division Geotechnical Engineering Planners and Commercial Site Managers

Building Inspector Testing Engineer Project Manager
Construction Manager Director of
Geo-techniques Construction Manager
Construction Buyer Commercial /
Piling Rig Operator Contract Manager
Building Constructor Hydrogeology
Professionals Commercial Director
Architects, Assistants and CAD Laboratory Technician Building Manager
Architects Sustainable
Sales and Marketing Procurement Manager
Interior Designer Director - Civil
Marketer
Steel Designer Roofing Manager
Sales Executive
Architecture Technician Senior Cladding Manager
Sales Director
CAD Draughtsman Contract Manager
Senior Recruitier
CAD Manager Business Development Logistics Manager
Manager
Landscape Architect Commercial Sales Operations Manager
Manager
Brick Plant Manager
Quantity Surveyors and Estimators Corporate Services
Health and Safety
Manager
Project Quantity Surveyor Commissioning and
Safety Manager
Verification Manager
Managing Quantity
Surveyor Safety Advisor Project Manager -
Road and Infrastructure
Estimator Human Resources Safety Senior Transport
Officer Planner
Cost Estimator Security Officer / Mechanical and
Security Manager Electrical Supervisors
Demolition Estimator
Road Safety Officer Mechanical Foreman
Contracting and Other Careers Environment Advisor Construction Planner
Ground Works Foreman Health and Safety
Advisor / Manager Planning Managers
General Foreman Operations Systems
Manager
Administration and IT
Surfacing Foreman
Health and Safety
IT Manager
Surfacing Supervisors Human Resources Officer
/ Manager
Computer Programmer
Work Study Officer
Legal Site Administration
Manager
Public Relations Officer
Legal Advisor Receptionist
Commercial Contracts Training Officer
Attorney Secretary
Labour Relations
Officer
Insurance Specialist
Equal Opportunity
Officer
Filing Clerk
Inspector
Occupational Safety
Computer Operator
Personnel Consultant
Business Administrator
Recruitment Officer
Messengers
Couriers
Domestic Workers
The World of Work: Construction
Engineers Artisans
Marine Engineer Tapers
Civil Engineer Drywall / Ceiling

Installers
Mechanical Engineer Paving and Surfacing
Equipment Operators
Electrical Engineer Cement Masons and
Concrete Finishers
Road Engineer Building and Cleaning
Workers
Site Engineer Sprinkle System Installer
Geotechnical Engineer Sheet Metal Worker
Design Engineer
Artisans
Façade Engineer
Structural Design Iron Worker
Engineer Crane and Hoisting
Concrete Batching Operator
Plant Engineer Construction Craft
Highway Engineer Labourer
Heavy Equipment
Project Engineer Operator
Truck Driver
Planning Engineer
Building Equipment
Flood Risk Engineer Contractors
Glaziers
Artisans
Artisans
Welder
Tile Setter
Plumber
Roofer
Tiller
Fitter and Turner
Senior Technician
Locksmith
Boilermaker
Painter
Boilermaker
Rigger
Concrete Technician
Artisans
Mechanical Fitter
Lift Mechanic
Electronic Mechanic
Builder
Carpenter
Bricklayer
Roof Specialist
TheThe
World
World
of Work:
of Work
Media & Communications
General Management
Chief Executive: Advertising, Marketing and Sales
Publishing Logistics
Chief Executive: Art Director
Magazines Logistics Manager
Chief Executive: Artist
Newspapers Assistant Logistics
Animator Manager
Chief Executive: Printing
and Distribution Computer Graphics
General Manager: Animator
Legal Services
Character Animators
Chief Financial Officer
Managing Director: Cartoonist
Legal
Africa Children’s Book
General Manager: Illustrators Legal Advisor
Human Resources
Chief Information Desktop Publisher
Officer
Fine Artist
Chief Executive: Logistics
GM: Corporate & Videographer
Regulatory Affairs
General Manager: Photographers
Shared Services
Illustrators
Personal Assistants
Photojournalist
Printing Multimedia Game

Writer
Photo Lithographer Multimedia Producer
Printmaker Layout Specialist
Process Engraver Visual Journalist
Bookbinder Interactive Writer
Typographer
Financial Department
Bookbinder
Gravure Machine Financial Planner
Minder
Photogravure Financial Consultant
Engraver
Bookkeepers
Letter Setter
Letterpress Mchine Data Capturers
Minder
Filing Clerks
Transport and Distributors Cost Consultants
Transport Manager
Drivers
Distributor Manager
Distributors
The World of Work: Media & Communications
Administration and IT Advertising, Marketing and Sales Printed Media
IT Manager Advertising Manager Publisher
Computer Programmer Advertising Sales Editors

Consultant
Site Administration Brand Manager Journalists
Manager
Receptionist Advertsising Sales Proof-reader
Representative
Secretary Newspaper Sales Speech Scriptwriter
Administrator
Insurance Specialist Sales Support Assistant Technical Editor
Filing Clerk Advertising Sales Language Practitioner

Executive
Computer Operator Sales Representative Technical Writer
Business Administrator Marketing Manager Terminologist
Messengers Marketer Translator
Couriers Call Centre Assistants Trucking Editor
Domestic Workers Sales Manager Boating Editor
Chief Reporter
Human Resources Maintenance
Sports Reporter
Human Resource Chief of Maintenance
Officer / Manager Farm / Business
Labour Relations Reporter
Officer Storage Manager
Newspaper Editor
Trainers Builder
Magazine Editor
Recruitment Officer Interior Decorator
Freelance Writer
Personnel Officer
Document Designer
Personnel Assistant
Copy Writer
Negotiator
Mediator
Arbitrator
Corporate Communications
Newsletter Editor
Public Information
Officer
Media Relation Specialist
Researcher
Public Affairs Officer
Speech Writer
The World
The World
of Work
of Work: Airport
Aviation Engineers and Technicians

Pilot Aeronautical
Engineer
Navigator Aircraft Instrument
Technician
Flight Attendant Aircraft Maintenance
Mechanic
Cabin Attendant Aircraft Radar / Radio
Technician
Ground Attendant Aircraft Sheet Metal
Worker
Airport Traffic Controller Aviation Mechanic
Airport Lounge
Attendant
Radar Specialist Import and Export
Import and Export
Manager
General Management Import and Export
Officer
Managing Director Customs Inspector
Airport Manager Customs Import
Specialist
Airport Manager
Assistants
Safety and Security
Airport Security Manager

Marketing and Sales Airport Security Guards
Marketing Manager Security System
Manager
Marketing Officer Security System
Controller
Brand Manager Airport Police
Media Consultant
Fire Fighters
Communication
Specialist Ambulance Drivers
Journalist
Detectives
Customs Inspector
Sales Manager
Security Manager
Graphic Designer
Private Investigator
Computer Operator
Administration
Transport Business Administration
Parking Manager Administration Officer
Assistant Courier
Aircraft Loader Data Capturer
Bus Driver Receptionist
The World of Work: Airport
Human Resources Food and Beverage

Human Resource Foor and Beverage
Officer / Manager Manager
Labour Relations Dietician
Officer
Training Officer / Caterer
Manager
Job Development Food Scientist and
Specialist Technologist
Secretary
Recruitment Officer
Legal
Personnel Officer
Legal Advisor
Personnel Assistant
Loss Control Officer
Negotiator
Policy Analyst
Personal Assistants
Work Study Officer

Logistics
Maintenance
Logistics Manager
Diesel Mechanic
Airport Planner
Automotive Mechanic
Air Conditioning
Mechanic
Builder
Painter
Financial
Handyman
Financial Consultant
Air Conditioning
Technician
Financial Manager
Electrician
Budget Analyst
Plumber
Financial Planner
Electronics Mechanic
Accountant
Elevator Mechanic
Investment Manager
Communications
Technician
Bookkeeper
Welder
Data Capturer
Airport Shops and Restaurants Computer Operator
Manager
Assistant
Waiter
Sales People
TheThe
World
World
of Work
of Work: Business, Law and Order
Marketing and Sales Financial

Administration
Marketing Manager
Business Park Financial Consultant
Marketing Officer Administrator
Financial Manager
Administration Officer
Budget Analyst
Public Relations Courier
Assistant Financial Planner
Data Capturer
Accountant
General Management Receptionist
Budget Analyst
Chief Executive Officer
Human Resources
General Manager
Human Resource Maintenance
Leasing Manager Manager Air Conditioning
Labour Relations Technician
Operations Manager Officer
Electrician
Recruitment Officer
Plumber
Safety and Security Personnel Officer
Handyman
Security Manager Personnel Assistant
Elevator Mechanic
Security Guards
Communications
Security System Technician
Manager
Security System
Controller
High Court
Judge
Attorney’s Office
Counsel for the State
Partner
Counsel for the Accused
Attorney
Judge’s Clerk
Professional Assistant
Court Orderley
Candidate Attorney
Stenographer
Receptionist
Interpreter
Telephonist
Secretary
Advocate’s Chambers
Administration Officer
Advocate
Messenger
Secretary
Computer Operator
Telephonist
Accountant
Typist
Messenger
Pupil Advocate
The World of Work: Hotels & Tourism
General Managment Front of House Maintenance
Lodge Anchor Concierge Air Conditioning

Technician
General Manager Receptionists Painter
Lodge Manager Reservation Supervisor Mechanic

Assistant Lodge Reservation Manager Electrician
Manager
Management Couples Assistant Reservation Plumber
Manager
Guest Relations Officer Interior Decorator
Food and Beverage
Builder
Waiters Financial
Chief of Maintenance
Barman Computer Operator
Banqueting Storage Manager
Co-ordinator IT Manager
Wine Specialist Financial Controller Medical

Food and Beverage Financial Manager Doctor
Manager
Food and Beverage Lodge Accountant Nurse
Stock Controller
Restaurant Manager Bookkeeper Ambulance Driver
General Assitant Helicopter Pilot

Conference and Events
Conference Payroll Officer
Co-ordinator Health and Spa
Conference Manager Game Ranging Masseuse
Events Manager Drivers Spa Therapist
Events Co-ordinator Nature Conservationists Aroma Therapist
Field Guides Hairdressers

Rooms / Chalets
Game Range Manager Spa Manager
Room Division Manager
Game Range Manager Beauty Therapists
Domestic Workers
Game Rangers Somatologists
Housekeeper
Travel Maintenance
Travel Web Designer

Chef and Kitchen
Activity Instructor
Assistants
Travel Consultant
Chefs
Tour Guides
Executive Chef
Travel Agent
Head Chef Marketing and Logistics
Tour Agents
Marketing Officers
Administration
Car Rental Agent
Filing Clerks
Logistics Manager
Computer Operators
Administration Marketing Manager
Officers
Typists
Data Capturers
The World of Work
Hospital Construction Media & Communications
Airport Business, Law & Order Hotels & Tourism
The World of Work
As you move from the world of school to the world of work you will
need to understand that you’ve got to act ethically.
Ethics involves learning moral principles. Moral principles help
you to make optimal choices that have long term benefits for you
and the people around you. When you neglect moral principles
– in your life or in the world of work – you almost always harm
yourself! Unltimately, unethical behaviour is impractical.
Which of the following are important when entering the world of work?
Wrong Depends Right
Actions -2 -1 0 1 2
Principle
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
Job Research
How do you find a job? Your job search does not happen in
isolation – it should be guided by your career plan. How to get
a job is mostly the same for everyone! There are many ways
to find out about job opportunities and different kinds of
jobs available. The more resources you use, the better your
chances of finding what you are looking for.
Applying directly to companies Visiting labour centres Using the Internet
Will you try this? Will you try this? Will you try this?
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Working your networking of contacts Reading newspaper classifieds Registering with employment agencies
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Using public libraries Using the Yellow Pages Using radio or television
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Job Research
Using career books Visiting career expos Going to university career centres
✔ ✔ ✔
No No No
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Yes Yes Yes
Going to FET colleges Internet Career Sites

Will you try this? Career Junction
PNet
✔
Job Mail
No GradNet
Jobs.co.za
Maybe
Carreer Focus
Yes
Best Jobs South Africa
Jobs and Careers-SA Best
Employee Career Sites
Referrals Careers Beyond 2000
Careers.co.za
Perfect Career
Job Space
JobSA
Job Mail
Some companies that advertise jobs on the web
Job Research
Before you apply for a job it is really important to find

out the exact job requirements. It is also important
to find out as much information as possible about the
company offering that job.
How important
is this to you?
The Job Not important Important
-2 -1 0 1 2
How important
is this to you?
The Company Not important Important
-2 -1 0 1 2
Job Research
Now that you know what kind of information you need

to find out about a prospective job and the company
offering that job, it’s time to start looking at job ads
and how to apply for a job.
Johannesburg sales / marketing

Funda Afrika Pharmaceutical Corporation: Sales rep
Date: Thursday 3 January 2009

Are you hungry for money, and have an ambition to explore the Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
and services business?
3 positions, ideally suited for dynamic people with the necessary qualifications.
If you live in the bottom half of Johannesburg, Roodepoort, Krugersdorp or North Cliff, make
sure you apply before the opportunity flies by.
Excellent earning potential, with R 6500-00 basic salary, plus company car, medical aid, cell
phone, petrol allowance and commission.
Apply Now
My job
Job Research
What exactly must you do once you’ve found a job that

interests you? There’s no short answer to this question.
There are lots of things you’ve got to get right if you want
to launch yourself into the job of your dreams!
How important do you think is each of the following when searching for a job?
Not important Important
Actions -2 -1 0 1 2
Key word
10
11
12
Job Research
There are specific things to do when trying to find a job.

But there are also specific things to be. You need to
demonstrate to prospective employers that you have
qualities which will make you an asset to their company.
What qualities do you need, to show that you are motivated to work?
Must improve Okay Good Great
Actions -2 -1 0 1 2
10
11
12
13
14
15
Letters
When companies advertise jobs they receive hundreds or

thousands of applications, so your chances of getting an
interview are one in a hundred or one in a thousand. A much
smarter strategy is to look for companies you want to work for,
and to approach them directly. To do this you need to learn how
to contact a company effectively. Let’s begin.
Jacob Hilton
87 Smit Avenue
Johannesburg,
Gauteng, 2032
Tel: 087 654 3215
3 December 2008
Mr M. Muttman
Managing Director
First paragraph
GPM Group
109 Bellingham Street
State the job you’re
looking for
Second paragraph Johannesburg,
Mention that you Gauteng 1987
include your CV
Why you’re interested Dear Mr Muttman
in that type of work elopment and with
a com pan y tha t values its software dev
I am lookin g to joi n Group seeking a
eer. I am writing to GPM
Why the company
fos ter a pro spe rou s car
attracts you (if it’s a whom I can
supervisor.
small company say position as a call centre
erview of my
ll provide you with an ov
you prefer to work
wh ich I tru st wi
Enclosed is my CV e working in a
I have 8 years experienc
for a small friendly
ini ng in thi s fie ld.
experience and tra ld. My most recent
passionate about this fie
organisation!)
nm ent and am
customer car e env iro ence as leader of a
o years supervisory experi
When you’re available
pro vid ed me wi th tw
to start position has
team of 18.
in this dynamic
my go al of tak ing on a management position
To further fol low 6 month software
suc ces sfully graduated from a
field I recent ly enr oll ed and e and knowledge in this
Th is tog eth er with my solid experienc
developm ent cou rse . ge and practical skills.
er yo u a po we rfu l ble nd of theoretical knowled
area will off
up an interview or if
tac t me at your convenience to set
Please fee l fre e to con the details that I have
e any fur the r inf orm ati on from me. Kindly use
you requir
provided above.
Last paragraph
Third paragraph Yours sincerely, Mention any dates that
Summarise your you won’t be available
strengths and how they for an interview
might be an advantage Thank the employer and
to the organisation say you look forward
Link your skills to the to hearing from them
job Jacob Hilton soon.
Letters
Letters
Never send a CV without a letter! This is why it is the first

page and not an addition. The first page is the first impression
you make and that is why you need to know how to write an
impressive application letter. Your application letter is your
first chance to sell yourself to a prospective employer. If you
don't get it right, you won't get a second chance!
First paragraph:
State the job you’re
ini applying for
Mrs. M Dlam er,
u at e R ec ru itment Manag Where you found out
Gra d
k, about it
Standard Ban
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39 High Str include your CV
Hillbrow
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12 January 2
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Farmer ’s F o o d ill en ab le advisory
Why you’re th is is a ca reer which w g w it h p eo ple, both in an ith Funda
belief that work in er w
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and a manag th e co m p an y’s good rep re sp o n si b il ities from ea
Why the company se of nnel -May
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attracts you (if it’s a mitm r’s d eg
and your com I will complete my maste ent in early June 2008.
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you prefer to work
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for a small friendly
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I have a st ro binatio margins
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I will be avai
Third paragraph
ar ra n g ed a holiday
Summarise
when I h av e you shortly.
rw ar d to h earing from
look fo
your strengths
and how they Last paragraph
might be an si n ce re ly
Yours Mention any dates that you
advantage to the won’t be available for an
organisation interview. Thank the employer
Link your skills to at o
Christina Sep
and say you look forward to
the job hearing from them soon.
Letters
Letters
If a company contacts you or invites you to an interview you

should always write a thank you letter. This is very important
as it will reflect your dedication and ambition to work with them.
Box 3458
Auckland
Park
0121
First paragraph
Thank your host for
the interview.
ini
Mrs. M Dlam ager, Mention the date on
ra d u at e R ec ruitment Man
G which the interview
k,
Standard Ban took place.
ee t,
39 High Str
Hillbrow
08
18 March 20
lamini
Dear Mrs. D
arch 2008
held on 16 M to meet
Re: Interview y o u afforded me
rt u n it y
for the oppo interview. I
to thank you to conduct an
I would like ar ch in o rd er
the 16th of M application.
with you on li n g n es s to consider my
our wil astic about
appreciate y en more enthusi
frika I am ev coming
I h av e b ee n at Funda A b y h o w fr ie ndly and wel
Now that impressed ent is very
I was really ork environm u.
the company. te ll th at th e w
om yo
, and I could to hearing fr
everyone was kin g fo rw ar d
am truly loo
rewarding. I
Yours truly,
Signature
Second paragraph
Mention something
specific about
your visit to the ato
company that made Christina Sep
a real impression. Be
honest, genuine and
down to earth. Your
recipient will be able
to tell if you are just
trying to get into his
or her good books.
Letters
Interviews
An interviewer has just one objective and that is to decide whether

or not to make you a job offer. The job market is very competitive
and you probably will not be the only qualified candidate for a
position. The deciding factor may simply be the way you present
your skills and qualifications relevant to the position and how well
you conduct yourself during the interview.
1 Do your homework
2 Know where you’re going
3 Dress appropriately
4 Rehearse beforehand
Interviews
5 Prepare answers to
common questions
6 Secure your references
7 Arrive early
8 Take necessary
documentation
9 Sell yourself
10 Don’t neglect to ask questions
! Follow up
! How do you get copies
certified?
Interviews
What is body language? Studies show that 93 percent of what

we communicate is non-verbal (body language)! Actually, 55
percent is through facial expressions or other body language
and 38 percent through vocal tones. Since body language is
such an important part of communication, it makes sense to
understand how you can (and cannot) use your body to say
what you mean (especially during an interview).
Open Gestures Closed Gestures
Interviews
More examples of body language

Body language What it means
Tips for improved

communication
Interviews
Imagine you have been selected as one of the possible

candidates for the job you have applied for in the previous
activity. Pair up with a friend and role-play the interview. You
will each have a turn to be an interviewer and an interviewee.
Role p
lay
Reflections
1
Interviews
To get comfortable with interviews it’s a good idea to practise

with family and friends. This will give you a chance to manage
the flow of an interview from one topic to another.
My list of interesting questions
Interviews
Interviewing a friend was a good warm-up for this next task.

Now you are going to interview an adult that you know well
about their career path. Choose an adult in your household or
any other adult that you know well.
Reflections
1
Interviews
Reflections
1
Job Shadowing
Job shadowing is a great way to find out if the job is

really what you will enjoy doing. In a job shadowing
programme you spend time with experienced employees
who work in the career area that interests you. You
generally spend one day shadowing your sponsors in their
professional roles. The specific day and length of time
are agreed between you and your sponsor. Job shadowing
is less stressful for both you and the employer than a
typical job interview.
1 Benefits of job shadowing
2 Tips for job shadowing
Job Shadowing
3 How to set up a job

shadowing opportunity
4 What should you say

on the phone?
5 After the job shadow
It is going to be your responsibility to contact the

sponsor, schedule the meeting, and follow through with
the job shadow. Some schools will help you with this
process, but often it will be up to you to make it happen.
Creating My Own Job
Sooner or later everyone dreams of starting and running their own

business. Why? Because being your own boss gives you personal
freedom and the potential to create great wealth. Creating your
own job means building a business that has value for you and that
offers even greater value to your customers. Get started by
designing a business that’s just right for you.
ur
Design yo
own job!
Which work hours would you prefer for your own business?
Working Hours Choose one of the options or fill in your own choice.
6am to 4pm 8am to 5pm

Mon to Fri Mon to Fri
9am to 6pm
Mon to Sun
Which workplace would you prefer for your own business?

Worplace Choose one of the options or fill in your own choice.
Office in a building Government

or business park building
Factory in an
industrial park Hospital
Farm Restaurant
Store in a
shopping mall
Creating My Own Job
Which work clothes would you prefer for your own business?
Work Clothes Choose one of the options or fill in your own choice.
Overalls Business suit
Smart, casual Jeans & T-shirt
Uniform
Which daily work activities would you prefer for your own business?
Daily Activities Choose one or more of the options below or fill in your own choice.
Provide a service Design products or

directly to clients content on a PC
Meet with clients Buy and sell

at their workplaces products
Manage product Manage a team of

manufacturing labourers
Manage farm
workers
Which salary is the least you would be satisfied with for your own business?
Monthly Salary Goal Choose one of the options or fill in your own choice.
R3,000/month R9,000/month
R27,000/month
Creating My Own Job
Designing your own job can be great fun. But the only way to
turn your dream into reality is to figure out how to create value
for customers. Almost all great entrepreneurs become wealthy
by creating products or services that people need and want.
Having your own successful business is the reward for serving
customers. It’s time to design a business that people need.
Design
your own
!
business
Which kind of business would you prefer to start?

Business Type Choose one of the options or fill in your own choice.
Manufacturing Service business

business (provides a service)
Trading business
(buys & resells)
Whether you make and sell, buy and resell or offer a service, your business must serve people’s interests.
Interests Which interests will you buid your business on? Choose one of the options or fill in your own choice.
Animals Art / Writing
Entertainment Food
Health Home / Family
IT & Computers Innovations
Sport / Outdoors Tourism
Transport / Vehicles
Creating My Own Job
One line business plan examples
I am planning to start “Pooch Pillows”, a MANUFACTURING business making cushions

for ANIMALS to sleep on. My customers will be wealthy dog-owners.
I am planning to start “Dial-a-Wash”, a SERVICE business offering a mobile wash for

VEHICLES. My customers will be car-owners who live in middle-income suburbs.
I am planning to start “SA Mementos”, a TRADING business that trades in TOURIST

curios. My customers will be tourists and owners of bed-and-breakfast establishments.
Reflection
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Launch Your Career
step into the World of Work

Good luck!
6 Job research
At last you’ve reached the final step in

launching your career. Finding work requires:
• job resources • writing letters • interviews
You can also choose
to launch your own job!
5 Further studies
If you decide to study further,

you need to consider:
• places to study
• possible degrees, diplomas and certificates
• how to fund your studies
4 Between school and work
To fulfil your dreams and goals beyond

school you have to choose one of the
following options:
• gap year
3 Career Knowledge • full time study
• part time study
Career-knowledge plus self-knowledge • full time work
equals the best choice! • launch your own job
Fill in your final career choices here:
1
2
3
4
2 Marketing yourself!
Your self-knowledge enables you to sell yourself.

Your personal badge represents your self-image!
Your CV is your passport to the world of work.
1 Self-knowledge • preferences
• personality traits
Self-knowledge is power! Understanding yourself • abilities and skills
is giving you the power to take charge of your life • career limitations
and to make decisions! Your self-knowledge has • characteristics
grown in all these areas... • work values

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Introduction

Almost every school book contains learning outcomes

In Discover Your Career, we went on a journey of self knowledge

Okay. It’s all very well to grow in self-knowledge and career

Every journey begins with a single step. Every space

Explore further knowledge about yourself, your abilities, work values,

Discover the admission

Explore your career paths

Learn about financial options Develop your own time

Complete quizzes and activities about Role-play an

Reflect on your Role-play an admission interview at a

Write letters for bursaries and job

Enhance you with exam tips and the writing of

Explore different Practise taking notes and

Sometimes our career decisions can become so frustrating

Find out what is Compare your

Find out what

Making a career choice is tough. It’s easy to get bogged

Born 30th birthday 50th birthday 80th birthday

Started high school Get oversees work experience

Pay off student loan

The next important step in launching your career is to know

Your decision Who tries to dictate your Who supports your

Knowing your abilities is helpful, but they’re not the only

Money Status Caring

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Yes Yes Yes

Management Work environment Excitement

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Yes Yes Yes

Intellectual challenge Physical challenge Interaction

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Yes Yes Yes

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Yes Yes Yes

Stability Achievement Creativity

I need stability in my work It is extremely important to me to I need to be creative and innovative

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Yes Yes Yes

Power Precision work Recognition

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Yes Yes Yes

My Top 4 Work Values

People Making things Solving problems

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Yes Yes Yes

Catering Sport Animals

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Plants Reading/writing Public speaking

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Yes Yes Yes

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Yes Yes Yes

Entrepreneurship Religion Teaching/lecturing

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Yes Yes Yes

Travelling Woodworking Medicine

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Yes Yes Yes

Entertaining Coaching Advertising

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Yes Yes Yes