Employment opportunities and job roles in the media industry - 23rd March
explain why the things listed below are very important in any career
Explain what the following terms mean and what that might mean in your career :-
full-time; Generally full time workers within the UK work an average of around 35 hours a week and are not allowed to work any more than an average amount of 48 hours a week. This rule does not apply to all worker in the UK though. If you are employed by the armed forces or emergency services, are a privately employed house servant or work in security or if you work somewhere such as a nursing home where employees are required to be present round the clock, you may be asked to work hours that exceed 48 hours a week. People who are able to decide what hours they work are also exempt from this rule. Employees can decide to opt-out of the 48 hour rule if they are over 18 and are willing to work more hours. People might do this if they are trying to earn more money for example.
In a career, working full time means that an employee would possibly be able to work their way up the career ladder faster than a part-time employee. Working full time gains more experience than working part time.
part-time; Part-time workers work less hours than full time workers. What makes a worker part-time depends entirely on a persons employers. For example, one employer might employ someone full time on 30 hours a week meaning that if someone else in the company is working 20 hours a week, it would make that person a part-timer. On the other hand another company might employ someone full-time on 47 hours a week which would make someone else at the same company working 30 hours a week a part-timer even though they're working the same hours as a full-timer from the other company.
Working part-time is helpful if you are a student or parent. Being able to work fewer hours means more flexibility for both you and your employers. Some employers give 0 hour contracts to students at university who will work during holidays but have no obligation to carry out a certain amount of hours week to week. Working part time in a new career can make it harder to get to grips with your job roll though and can mean that it takes longer to make your way up the company ladder.
freelance; Freelance workers are people who essentially work as their own agent and are able to find and chose whom they would like to work for. In order to make sure a work flow is continuous though, freelance workers have to make sure that they remain noticeable and relevant.
Building a career as a freelancer is challenging and there may be times when there is absolutely no work going for you. It is very important that when a freelancer is given work, they perform to the best of their ability. This is because companies that employ freelancers are often connected and if one company has a bad experience with an individual, they are likely to spread the word that that person is not worth employing.
shift work; Traditionally shift work is carried out by manufacturing workers, people who work in factories or even mining jobs, within these jobs, workers would carry out a job in shifts. These shift can often be very unusual hours. Some shift workers will work through the night and and have time in the day to get some sleep. An example of this kind of work is a production line in a factory. Someone might carry out one part of the production for 8 hours and then the same job is taken over by someone else. Although shift work is associated with factory workers and lorry drivers etc. a lot of careers require shift work, these careers can include nursing and hospital work, emergency services, hospitality work along with others.
Working shift-work can be good for child care, if you have a child and your partner works during the day, being able to work unusual night hours can be a good thing. Shift work and overnight shifts also tend to pay more which is an advantage. A disadvantage of shift work is that it can cause tiredness during the day and can even encourage an infliction called Shift Work Disorder which can lead to restlessness while trying to sleep and tiredness while at work
permanent; When a person is routinely given work that is on going. When advertising a job, the employer will make it clear if the job roll is permanent or temporary should reiterate this during any interviews and when hiring the chosen employee. The terms of employment will also be in the contract. It should be clear whether the position is permanent or temporary.
Permanent employment means that work is guaranteed for an employee for the foreseeable future. Unlike temporary or freelance work, the employer is offering the employee a permanent place within the company.
temporary; Temporary employment is the opposite of permanent employment. A worker who is employed temporarily is only offered work for a certain amount of time, at the end of this time the employees contract runs out and they are no longer employed by the company. A workers employment can be reviewed at the end of their contract and a permanent contract may be offered to the employee. Examples of temporary work include maternity or sick cover where a person would fill in for someone who is away from work for a set amount of time. Another example is Christmas temp work in retail. A lot of retail companies will hire employees to work over the busy Christmas period. If these employees perform well, they might be offered a permanent contract at the end of the period.
Another type of temporary employment is seasonal employment. This is when a 0 hour contract is offered to someone, usually students, so that they can work through holidays but are not committed to carrying out regular work.
Some temporary employees will belong to a temping agency. These types of agencies usually work with health care, schools/colleges and other professions whereas retail companies will advertise publicly without using an agency.
multi-skilled; Multi-skilled workers are people who have been trained in more than one area within their job. This helps companies save time and money as they are able to employ people who are able to do multiple jobs.
voluntary; People offer to carry out unpaid work in order to help out and give back by delivering a service or to gain experience for themselves. Within the media industry, people often take on unpaid volunteer work in order to experience the job and to obtain some knowledge. This will then help towards securing paid jobs in the future.
casual; If someone is employed casually it means that they will be asked to work when they are needed, if they are needed but the employer holds no responsibility in giving the employee hours if they are not necessary, Because of the nature of the employment neither parties hold any kind of duty to the other while they are not engaged in a working relationship.
hourly paid; As the title might suggest, hourly paid work pays by the hour. An hourly paid employee will have a rate of pay for every hour worked. This varies from job to job. An example of an hourly wage would be £6.50 per hour worked. This type of wage is different to a salary. with a job that pays a salary wage, the employee has an annual pay that they are given monthly. Often with salary work, employees are expected to work a set amount of hours over the year but their hours aren't usually tracked week to week. An hourly pay is dependant on time worked hour to hour. There is a national minimum wage for hourly paid employees, this rate fluctuates from year to year. At the moment the national minimum wage stands at; £2.73 per hour (ph) for apprentices under the age of 19 or over the age of 19 but still in their first year of work as an apprentice, £3.79ph for employees under the age of 18, £5.13ph for employees between the ages of 18 and 20 and £6.50ph for employees over the age of 21. Some companies chose to pay their employees above these brackets.
piecework; Piecework employees are paid according to the amount they produce. An example of a role that would pay piecework is factory work where employees might be asked to produce items of clothing or ad a piece onto a product as part of a production line. Employees who do piecework are usually allowed to decide when they start and finish work, but the more hours works, the more items are produced and the more they will get paid. If an employee is working during times that have been decided by their boss/manager they are most likely engaged in time work and not piece work. There are rules that ensure that pieceworkers are guaranteed to earn at least national minimum wage equivalent even if they are new to the job and slightly slower at completing pieces.
recruitment
The national careers service is a good place to go for careers advice. The website offers advice on how to decide upon and start the right career for you. The website also offers help with creating a CV, assessing your skills in order to suggest the best job for you and providing a list of job profiles that explain what jobs involve, how much you can earn from it and what qualifications or experience you would need in order to apply for it.
Personal contacts and networking Having a group of personal contacts that you have obtained through networking can be a good way to get ahead in the career you chose.
Keeping your ears open for any information that might help you to get friendly with another person is essential when networking. If you are at an event with the CEO of a company that you would really like to work for, listening out for anything that person mentions in a conversation and being able to engage with them over it at a later point is helpful. If you remember things about people they are more likely to take a shine to you and remember you.
Word Of Mouth Word of mouth is very important especially in the media as a lot of people who work in the industry are free lance and rely on positive feedback from former employers in order to secure their next job.
full-time; Generally full time workers within the UK work an average of around 35 hours a week and are not allowed to work any more than an average amount of 48 hours a week. This rule does not apply to all worker in the UK though. If you are employed by the armed forces or emergency services, are a privately employed house servant or work in security or if you work somewhere such as a nursing home where employees are required to be present round the clock, you may be asked to work hours that exceed 48 hours a week. People who are able to decide what hours they work are also exempt from this rule. Employees can decide to opt-out of the 48 hour rule if they are over 18 and are willing to work more hours. People might do this if they are trying to earn more money for example.
In a career, working full time means that an employee would possibly be able to work their way up the career ladder faster than a part-time employee. Working full time gains more experience than working part time.
part-time; Part-time workers work less hours than full time workers. What makes a worker part-time depends entirely on a persons employers. For example, one employer might employ someone full time on 30 hours a week meaning that if someone else in the company is working 20 hours a week, it would make that person a part-timer. On the other hand another company might employ someone full-time on 47 hours a week which would make someone else at the same company working 30 hours a week a part-timer even though they're working the same hours as a full-timer from the other company.
Working part-time is helpful if you are a student or parent. Being able to work fewer hours means more flexibility for both you and your employers. Some employers give 0 hour contracts to students at university who will work during holidays but have no obligation to carry out a certain amount of hours week to week. Working part time in a new career can make it harder to get to grips with your job roll though and can mean that it takes longer to make your way up the company ladder.
freelance; Freelance workers are people who essentially work as their own agent and are able to find and chose whom they would like to work for. In order to make sure a work flow is continuous though, freelance workers have to make sure that they remain noticeable and relevant.
Building a career as a freelancer is challenging and there may be times when there is absolutely no work going for you. It is very important that when a freelancer is given work, they perform to the best of their ability. This is because companies that employ freelancers are often connected and if one company has a bad experience with an individual, they are likely to spread the word that that person is not worth employing.
shift work; Traditionally shift work is carried out by manufacturing workers, people who work in factories or even mining jobs, within these jobs, workers would carry out a job in shifts. These shift can often be very unusual hours. Some shift workers will work through the night and and have time in the day to get some sleep. An example of this kind of work is a production line in a factory. Someone might carry out one part of the production for 8 hours and then the same job is taken over by someone else. Although shift work is associated with factory workers and lorry drivers etc. a lot of careers require shift work, these careers can include nursing and hospital work, emergency services, hospitality work along with others.
Working shift-work can be good for child care, if you have a child and your partner works during the day, being able to work unusual night hours can be a good thing. Shift work and overnight shifts also tend to pay more which is an advantage. A disadvantage of shift work is that it can cause tiredness during the day and can even encourage an infliction called Shift Work Disorder which can lead to restlessness while trying to sleep and tiredness while at work
permanent; When a person is routinely given work that is on going. When advertising a job, the employer will make it clear if the job roll is permanent or temporary should reiterate this during any interviews and when hiring the chosen employee. The terms of employment will also be in the contract. It should be clear whether the position is permanent or temporary.
Permanent employment means that work is guaranteed for an employee for the foreseeable future. Unlike temporary or freelance work, the employer is offering the employee a permanent place within the company.
temporary; Temporary employment is the opposite of permanent employment. A worker who is employed temporarily is only offered work for a certain amount of time, at the end of this time the employees contract runs out and they are no longer employed by the company. A workers employment can be reviewed at the end of their contract and a permanent contract may be offered to the employee. Examples of temporary work include maternity or sick cover where a person would fill in for someone who is away from work for a set amount of time. Another example is Christmas temp work in retail. A lot of retail companies will hire employees to work over the busy Christmas period. If these employees perform well, they might be offered a permanent contract at the end of the period.
Another type of temporary employment is seasonal employment. This is when a 0 hour contract is offered to someone, usually students, so that they can work through holidays but are not committed to carrying out regular work.
Some temporary employees will belong to a temping agency. These types of agencies usually work with health care, schools/colleges and other professions whereas retail companies will advertise publicly without using an agency.
multi-skilled; Multi-skilled workers are people who have been trained in more than one area within their job. This helps companies save time and money as they are able to employ people who are able to do multiple jobs.
voluntary; People offer to carry out unpaid work in order to help out and give back by delivering a service or to gain experience for themselves. Within the media industry, people often take on unpaid volunteer work in order to experience the job and to obtain some knowledge. This will then help towards securing paid jobs in the future.
casual; If someone is employed casually it means that they will be asked to work when they are needed, if they are needed but the employer holds no responsibility in giving the employee hours if they are not necessary, Because of the nature of the employment neither parties hold any kind of duty to the other while they are not engaged in a working relationship.
hourly paid; As the title might suggest, hourly paid work pays by the hour. An hourly paid employee will have a rate of pay for every hour worked. This varies from job to job. An example of an hourly wage would be £6.50 per hour worked. This type of wage is different to a salary. with a job that pays a salary wage, the employee has an annual pay that they are given monthly. Often with salary work, employees are expected to work a set amount of hours over the year but their hours aren't usually tracked week to week. An hourly pay is dependant on time worked hour to hour. There is a national minimum wage for hourly paid employees, this rate fluctuates from year to year. At the moment the national minimum wage stands at; £2.73 per hour (ph) for apprentices under the age of 19 or over the age of 19 but still in their first year of work as an apprentice, £3.79ph for employees under the age of 18, £5.13ph for employees between the ages of 18 and 20 and £6.50ph for employees over the age of 21. Some companies chose to pay their employees above these brackets.
piecework; Piecework employees are paid according to the amount they produce. An example of a role that would pay piecework is factory work where employees might be asked to produce items of clothing or ad a piece onto a product as part of a production line. Employees who do piecework are usually allowed to decide when they start and finish work, but the more hours works, the more items are produced and the more they will get paid. If an employee is working during times that have been decided by their boss/manager they are most likely engaged in time work and not piece work. There are rules that ensure that pieceworkers are guaranteed to earn at least national minimum wage equivalent even if they are new to the job and slightly slower at completing pieces.
recruitment
The national careers service is a good place to go for careers advice. The website offers advice on how to decide upon and start the right career for you. The website also offers help with creating a CV, assessing your skills in order to suggest the best job for you and providing a list of job profiles that explain what jobs involve, how much you can earn from it and what qualifications or experience you would need in order to apply for it.
Personal contacts and networking Having a group of personal contacts that you have obtained through networking can be a good way to get ahead in the career you chose.
Keeping your ears open for any information that might help you to get friendly with another person is essential when networking. If you are at an event with the CEO of a company that you would really like to work for, listening out for anything that person mentions in a conversation and being able to engage with them over it at a later point is helpful. If you remember things about people they are more likely to take a shine to you and remember you.
Word Of Mouth Word of mouth is very important especially in the media as a lot of people who work in the industry are free lance and rely on positive feedback from former employers in order to secure their next job.
Job roles: identify one role in each of the following describe the sort of skills or qualifications that would be expected -
creative; Creative jobs are based around the media sector a lot. The kinds of sectors that fit into this category are film, radio and publishing along with others. They can include jobs like performing, camera work, presenting, production, advertising and design.
If you were to go into film as a performer, the kind of skills that would be required of you include being able to prepare for auditions, rehearsals and filming. Be self aware as well as be aware of the space around you, be able to project your voice clearly and with good diction and being able to memorise lines and directions given to you.
Some people chose to go to drama school or to study for a drama degree but, like may creative jobs, the best way to get work as a performer is experience. Most creative jibs rely on experience more than they do qualifications. This is because a lot of creative work is practical rather than theory.
The best education to have for this kind of job though is probably an internship.
technical; Technical jobs are similar to creative jobs. An example of a technical job is camera operator. This job requires good hand eye coordination, vision and attention to detail as well as extensive knowledge in how cameras work and are operated as well as being technically minded in other areas. If there are any problems with the cameras, the operators should know how to fix them. Camera operators are expected to be able to take direction well and communicate with anyone on set easily as well as working well in a team. It is also good for camera operators and anyone else working in a technical job to be able to withstand the amount of work they will be expected to do, such as rigging, moving and setting up equipment. This means that good health and stamina are important.
Being able to multitask is crucial considering everything that the job role asks of a camera operator.
There is no qualification that is needed specifically for a job like this. The best way to achieve this role is by compiling lots of experience in the field. The best way to start doing this is to offer yourself for unpaid work experience doing anything that is needed on set. There is no guarantee that a job like this will come to someone straight away and some of the best camera operators start off making tea and coffee for free.
editorial, There are a lot of opportunities to get into an editorial job roll. All media outlets need editing in some way. This includes; books, magazines, films, television and radio among others. An example of an editorial job is Editorial Assistant. This job role requires someone to support senior editors through every stage of the production process. Editorial assistants are expected to keep in contact with the necessary people. This might include photographers, of they are providing pictures for an article or writers to negotiate deadlines and schedules. Being able to work well under pressure and produce good work even on a strict deadline is critical in this job role as well as being able to proof read work with ease and spot any mistakes other people may have missed. With the rise of online data, there are a lot of job roles requiring editors to work on editing articles on websites.
Some
The best way to enter a job like this is to have studied something along the lines of English, journalism or media communications studies. This will help you to acquire the skills needed to work in such a competitive industry. Unlike previous jobs I have mentioned, editorial jobs are easier to get into with some sort of higher education degree, that's not to say that work experience and practise wont get you anywhere though. Either way, experience in writing and editing is extremely useful when applying for an editorial job. This is because there are a lot of people trying to get into the industry and competition is strong and by demonstrating that you are devoted to this specific career path, it can make you stand out more to employers. Much like most other jobs in the media, it is likely that starting out as an editorial assistant will lead up to securing a job higher up after a few years and a lot of experience.
Marketing, Marketing Executives spend their time planning marketing champagnes that work towards advertising a product of service. The job role can include all types of sub roles including; public relations, product development, distribution and research. A lot of companies are likely to have a marketing department whether it's financial, media, retail etc. Marketing jobs are all about networking and getting yourself and the product out there. There more people who know you and what you're about, the more people will trust in your product. Networking includes communicating with the target audience and making sure that the product or service reflects their needs as well as spotting any opportunity to market your product. This could be via adverts, press releases or radio plugs.
A degree in marketing, communications, advertising or even psychology will help you to get into a marketing career. For this particular job role, the higher the level of your qualifications, the more likely you are to secure a job. Holding a masters degree in a specific field of marketing will help you to achieve a career within that field. Experience, once again, would be even more helpful on top of a degree. As I explained earlier, the best way to acquire this experience is by carrying out unpaid work experience.
managerial, An example of a managerial job role is retail manager. Retail managers are in charge of running stores. They are in charge of the tam working that day and are aiming towards making as much money for the store as possible. They achieve this by marketing products in a way that makes them look the most desirable and also ensure that any deals or offers are prominent and easily detectable for customers. Managers will deal with customer services and are usually in charge of banking and cashing up tills. They are responsible for motivating the team. Staying on top of stock levels and dealing with staffing e.g; Interviews, dismissals etc.
There are no specific qualifications for the role as retail manager. If you have worked at a store for a few years and you posses skills such as people skills, communication skills, enthusiasm and good customer service and you are eager to become a manager it is possible to do so. A degree in retail management, marketing or something similar would help though.
administrative, An example of an administrative job is to be a secretary. This job would require the employee to be computer savvy and be able to use programmes like Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel etc. It would also need for the the employee to have good telephone, people and communication skills as they are likely to be answering phones quite a lot while they are at work. They will also need to be able to take notes well and have the ability to record minutes during meetings. Secretaries are often asked to carry out a lot of paper and administration work and should be able to stay motivated to do so for long periods of time. Some secretaries are sometimes put on charge of junior members of staff. This helps the running of a business go smoothly without the senior members of staff having to cut back on their work schedule.
Whether a person aspiring to become a secretary needs to attend university or not depends on the company that is hiring. Like most other jobs, some companies are more interested in someone who has experience in the field, but, on the other hand, some companies wish for their employees to hold some sort of degree. Some examples of degrees that are useful when trying to get into this line of work include law, business or secretarial studies.
legal; The job title of Barrister comes under the category of a legal job profile. Barristers work towards handing out advice to clients, both professional and non-professional. They can also represent their clients in court and other places. There are skills needed to be a good barrister, these skills include good people and communication skills, the ability to read and understand a brief quickly and clearly and posses good research skills in order to give accurate and adequate advice to their clients. Barristers are expected to be good at paper work and be able to put a case together effectively as well as being able to provide written advice for clients. Unlike most of the other jobs I have already mentioned, to become a barrister, you must first complete academic training. This includes a high grade law degree, usually applicants who have achieved 2:1 or above are considered for this type of job role. Some companies offer to pay for aspiring lawyers and barristers to attend law school provided that they agree to work for the company after they have completed their qualification for a set amount of time. People who are offered this opportunity are asked to sign a contract stating that they are happy to work for the company for X amount of years after their graduation.
financial; Financial advisers work for with their clients towards making the right financial decisions to suit their personal needs. This advice can cover savings, investments, mortgagees and insurance along with many other areas. Like a lot of jobs, this one calls for good people and communication skills. As an adviser, you are going to be meeting with lots of different types of clients with individual and unique needs. This means that as well as interpersonal skills, financial advisers must posses the ability to present diverse ideas and advice. Staying organised is also very important for financial advisers. Clients trust people like this with personal details and it is up to the adviser to keep these details safe and in one place.
Holding a financial advise qualification that The Financial Conduct Authority recognises is usually desired in this line of work. Much like with legal jobs, employers are often more than happy to help employees achieve this qualification. Unlike in legal jobs, though, it is not vital to have a degree to achieve this type of job role.
creative; Creative jobs are based around the media sector a lot. The kinds of sectors that fit into this category are film, radio and publishing along with others. They can include jobs like performing, camera work, presenting, production, advertising and design.
If you were to go into film as a performer, the kind of skills that would be required of you include being able to prepare for auditions, rehearsals and filming. Be self aware as well as be aware of the space around you, be able to project your voice clearly and with good diction and being able to memorise lines and directions given to you.
Some people chose to go to drama school or to study for a drama degree but, like may creative jobs, the best way to get work as a performer is experience. Most creative jibs rely on experience more than they do qualifications. This is because a lot of creative work is practical rather than theory.
The best education to have for this kind of job though is probably an internship.
technical; Technical jobs are similar to creative jobs. An example of a technical job is camera operator. This job requires good hand eye coordination, vision and attention to detail as well as extensive knowledge in how cameras work and are operated as well as being technically minded in other areas. If there are any problems with the cameras, the operators should know how to fix them. Camera operators are expected to be able to take direction well and communicate with anyone on set easily as well as working well in a team. It is also good for camera operators and anyone else working in a technical job to be able to withstand the amount of work they will be expected to do, such as rigging, moving and setting up equipment. This means that good health and stamina are important.
Being able to multitask is crucial considering everything that the job role asks of a camera operator.
There is no qualification that is needed specifically for a job like this. The best way to achieve this role is by compiling lots of experience in the field. The best way to start doing this is to offer yourself for unpaid work experience doing anything that is needed on set. There is no guarantee that a job like this will come to someone straight away and some of the best camera operators start off making tea and coffee for free.
editorial, There are a lot of opportunities to get into an editorial job roll. All media outlets need editing in some way. This includes; books, magazines, films, television and radio among others. An example of an editorial job is Editorial Assistant. This job role requires someone to support senior editors through every stage of the production process. Editorial assistants are expected to keep in contact with the necessary people. This might include photographers, of they are providing pictures for an article or writers to negotiate deadlines and schedules. Being able to work well under pressure and produce good work even on a strict deadline is critical in this job role as well as being able to proof read work with ease and spot any mistakes other people may have missed. With the rise of online data, there are a lot of job roles requiring editors to work on editing articles on websites.
Some
The best way to enter a job like this is to have studied something along the lines of English, journalism or media communications studies. This will help you to acquire the skills needed to work in such a competitive industry. Unlike previous jobs I have mentioned, editorial jobs are easier to get into with some sort of higher education degree, that's not to say that work experience and practise wont get you anywhere though. Either way, experience in writing and editing is extremely useful when applying for an editorial job. This is because there are a lot of people trying to get into the industry and competition is strong and by demonstrating that you are devoted to this specific career path, it can make you stand out more to employers. Much like most other jobs in the media, it is likely that starting out as an editorial assistant will lead up to securing a job higher up after a few years and a lot of experience.
Marketing, Marketing Executives spend their time planning marketing champagnes that work towards advertising a product of service. The job role can include all types of sub roles including; public relations, product development, distribution and research. A lot of companies are likely to have a marketing department whether it's financial, media, retail etc. Marketing jobs are all about networking and getting yourself and the product out there. There more people who know you and what you're about, the more people will trust in your product. Networking includes communicating with the target audience and making sure that the product or service reflects their needs as well as spotting any opportunity to market your product. This could be via adverts, press releases or radio plugs.
A degree in marketing, communications, advertising or even psychology will help you to get into a marketing career. For this particular job role, the higher the level of your qualifications, the more likely you are to secure a job. Holding a masters degree in a specific field of marketing will help you to achieve a career within that field. Experience, once again, would be even more helpful on top of a degree. As I explained earlier, the best way to acquire this experience is by carrying out unpaid work experience.
managerial, An example of a managerial job role is retail manager. Retail managers are in charge of running stores. They are in charge of the tam working that day and are aiming towards making as much money for the store as possible. They achieve this by marketing products in a way that makes them look the most desirable and also ensure that any deals or offers are prominent and easily detectable for customers. Managers will deal with customer services and are usually in charge of banking and cashing up tills. They are responsible for motivating the team. Staying on top of stock levels and dealing with staffing e.g; Interviews, dismissals etc.
There are no specific qualifications for the role as retail manager. If you have worked at a store for a few years and you posses skills such as people skills, communication skills, enthusiasm and good customer service and you are eager to become a manager it is possible to do so. A degree in retail management, marketing or something similar would help though.
administrative, An example of an administrative job is to be a secretary. This job would require the employee to be computer savvy and be able to use programmes like Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel etc. It would also need for the the employee to have good telephone, people and communication skills as they are likely to be answering phones quite a lot while they are at work. They will also need to be able to take notes well and have the ability to record minutes during meetings. Secretaries are often asked to carry out a lot of paper and administration work and should be able to stay motivated to do so for long periods of time. Some secretaries are sometimes put on charge of junior members of staff. This helps the running of a business go smoothly without the senior members of staff having to cut back on their work schedule.
Whether a person aspiring to become a secretary needs to attend university or not depends on the company that is hiring. Like most other jobs, some companies are more interested in someone who has experience in the field, but, on the other hand, some companies wish for their employees to hold some sort of degree. Some examples of degrees that are useful when trying to get into this line of work include law, business or secretarial studies.
legal; The job title of Barrister comes under the category of a legal job profile. Barristers work towards handing out advice to clients, both professional and non-professional. They can also represent their clients in court and other places. There are skills needed to be a good barrister, these skills include good people and communication skills, the ability to read and understand a brief quickly and clearly and posses good research skills in order to give accurate and adequate advice to their clients. Barristers are expected to be good at paper work and be able to put a case together effectively as well as being able to provide written advice for clients. Unlike most of the other jobs I have already mentioned, to become a barrister, you must first complete academic training. This includes a high grade law degree, usually applicants who have achieved 2:1 or above are considered for this type of job role. Some companies offer to pay for aspiring lawyers and barristers to attend law school provided that they agree to work for the company after they have completed their qualification for a set amount of time. People who are offered this opportunity are asked to sign a contract stating that they are happy to work for the company for X amount of years after their graduation.
financial; Financial advisers work for with their clients towards making the right financial decisions to suit their personal needs. This advice can cover savings, investments, mortgagees and insurance along with many other areas. Like a lot of jobs, this one calls for good people and communication skills. As an adviser, you are going to be meeting with lots of different types of clients with individual and unique needs. This means that as well as interpersonal skills, financial advisers must posses the ability to present diverse ideas and advice. Staying organised is also very important for financial advisers. Clients trust people like this with personal details and it is up to the adviser to keep these details safe and in one place.
Holding a financial advise qualification that The Financial Conduct Authority recognises is usually desired in this line of work. Much like with legal jobs, employers are often more than happy to help employees achieve this qualification. Unlike in legal jobs, though, it is not vital to have a degree to achieve this type of job role.
What is Professional development:
education (levels),
Professional development in education starts at secondary school. This is where students go from being children, to young adults and are starting their journey towards higher education. Most secondary schools start their students studying towards GCSE's in year 9. At the end of year 8, students are asked to chose 4 subjects that they would like to study along side core subjects which include English, maths and science. throughout years 9, 10 and 11, students carryout coursework and exams in order to acquire the qualifications needed to attend college. If a student doesn't achieve their maths and/or English GSCE's at school, they will be asked to retake them at college.
At college level, students can either chose to attend a college or start an apprenticeship. If they decide to attend college, they can chose to take A-levels or a BTEC. A-levels consist of 4 different subjects that are studied by the student over the course of 2 years. BTECS are one subject split into units. There are usually 18 units to complete over the 2 year course.
If a student decides to undergo an apprenticeship, they will most likely be asked to attend college for one day a week and spend the rest if their weekdays working at a job placement. There are a lot of professions that can be entered through an apprenticeship but some job roles such as lawyers, doctors and vets require students to take A-levels and then attend university.
At the start of a students second year at college, they must make the decision as to whether they want to continue on to higher education or not. A lot of students take a year out between college and university to work or travel. This is good for personal development before they continue on their journey of professional development. If a student decides they would not like to attend college, it is then up to them to find a full time job and start their career in a field of work that suits them. If a student decides they would like to attend university straight after college, they will need to apply to their 5 universities of choice by the January of their second year at college. There are a lot of courses and universities to chose from so this process can be quite long and thought provoking. University is the first level of education where students are expected to pay for their tuition (unless they have attended a private school in the past) and it is important for people to make the right decision regarding where and what they want to study. As well as professional development in terms of education, university helps to improve professional skills such as inter-personal and communication skills, time management and personal responsibility. Being away from home for the first time, in most cases, forces people to develop skills in their every day life that will go on to help them through their professional careers.
After completing their degree, students do have the option to go on and study for a masters degree and then a doctorate. Doctorates can be achieved in many subjects other than medical and a lot of people do chose to go on and achieve this. Masters degrees and doctorates offer less financial support than a standard university degree so a lot of the time, people will work full time for a period of time and go on to study a masters and doctorate if they feel they are financially stable enough.
training,
Training is different to education as you do not get a qualification at the end, but you do learn new things in an educational way, which is what makes it different to work experience. Training is a good way to get started at a new job or to top up your knowledge of a job you have been doing for a while. Teachers have trainings days every year to catch up with how kids are learning and how methods of teaching may have changed. Training before you start a job is helpful because it means that you are not thrown in the deep end and you can learn the roped before you start. For example, in a retail job, you are likely to go through training regarding how to work the tills. This means that you will be asked to serve some people using the till, but you will have someone beside you to help if you get stuck. This type of training helps with confidence and makes it easier to progress quicker.
work experience;
Work experience is always useful no matter what field of work you are going into. It can sometimes be hard to gain work experience as a lot of competitive industries are unwilling to hire someone with little to no experience even if you are holding a higher education qualification. A way to get around this is to offer your services, whether it's just making tea and coffee, for free. Being able to use work experience to your advantage is good. If you are able to spare as little as 2 hours a week to work for free for an employer in the field of work you are trying to make it into, it gives you the opportunity to prove how well you can work and how dedicated you are to the job as well as allowing you to have a paid job on the days that you are not at work experience. Another way of gaining work experience is to apply for summer intern-ships if you are studying towards a degree. You will have a lot of time on your hands over the summer and a good way to get ahead of the flock is to gain some experience over this time.
education (levels),
Professional development in education starts at secondary school. This is where students go from being children, to young adults and are starting their journey towards higher education. Most secondary schools start their students studying towards GCSE's in year 9. At the end of year 8, students are asked to chose 4 subjects that they would like to study along side core subjects which include English, maths and science. throughout years 9, 10 and 11, students carryout coursework and exams in order to acquire the qualifications needed to attend college. If a student doesn't achieve their maths and/or English GSCE's at school, they will be asked to retake them at college.
At college level, students can either chose to attend a college or start an apprenticeship. If they decide to attend college, they can chose to take A-levels or a BTEC. A-levels consist of 4 different subjects that are studied by the student over the course of 2 years. BTECS are one subject split into units. There are usually 18 units to complete over the 2 year course.
If a student decides to undergo an apprenticeship, they will most likely be asked to attend college for one day a week and spend the rest if their weekdays working at a job placement. There are a lot of professions that can be entered through an apprenticeship but some job roles such as lawyers, doctors and vets require students to take A-levels and then attend university.
At the start of a students second year at college, they must make the decision as to whether they want to continue on to higher education or not. A lot of students take a year out between college and university to work or travel. This is good for personal development before they continue on their journey of professional development. If a student decides they would not like to attend college, it is then up to them to find a full time job and start their career in a field of work that suits them. If a student decides they would like to attend university straight after college, they will need to apply to their 5 universities of choice by the January of their second year at college. There are a lot of courses and universities to chose from so this process can be quite long and thought provoking. University is the first level of education where students are expected to pay for their tuition (unless they have attended a private school in the past) and it is important for people to make the right decision regarding where and what they want to study. As well as professional development in terms of education, university helps to improve professional skills such as inter-personal and communication skills, time management and personal responsibility. Being away from home for the first time, in most cases, forces people to develop skills in their every day life that will go on to help them through their professional careers.
After completing their degree, students do have the option to go on and study for a masters degree and then a doctorate. Doctorates can be achieved in many subjects other than medical and a lot of people do chose to go on and achieve this. Masters degrees and doctorates offer less financial support than a standard university degree so a lot of the time, people will work full time for a period of time and go on to study a masters and doctorate if they feel they are financially stable enough.
training,
Training is different to education as you do not get a qualification at the end, but you do learn new things in an educational way, which is what makes it different to work experience. Training is a good way to get started at a new job or to top up your knowledge of a job you have been doing for a while. Teachers have trainings days every year to catch up with how kids are learning and how methods of teaching may have changed. Training before you start a job is helpful because it means that you are not thrown in the deep end and you can learn the roped before you start. For example, in a retail job, you are likely to go through training regarding how to work the tills. This means that you will be asked to serve some people using the till, but you will have someone beside you to help if you get stuck. This type of training helps with confidence and makes it easier to progress quicker.
work experience;
Work experience is always useful no matter what field of work you are going into. It can sometimes be hard to gain work experience as a lot of competitive industries are unwilling to hire someone with little to no experience even if you are holding a higher education qualification. A way to get around this is to offer your services, whether it's just making tea and coffee, for free. Being able to use work experience to your advantage is good. If you are able to spare as little as 2 hours a week to work for free for an employer in the field of work you are trying to make it into, it gives you the opportunity to prove how well you can work and how dedicated you are to the job as well as allowing you to have a paid job on the days that you are not at work experience. Another way of gaining work experience is to apply for summer intern-ships if you are studying towards a degree. You will have a lot of time on your hands over the summer and a good way to get ahead of the flock is to gain some experience over this time.
Continuing personal professional development; sources of information,
Sector Skills Councils are institutions who are in charge of making sure that all staff training is completed and up to date and how it is delivered. They are responsible for the development of employees skills in whichever division they are working in. These organisations work with all kinds of employees, including professionals, trades people and sales staff and range from smaller employers to large businesses.
trade unions are organisations that represent employees working in different industries. They do so by protecting their rights, including pay, health and safety and the conditions that they work in, and offering legal protection if necessary. The word 'Represent' is very important when talking about trade unions. These organisations are on the employees side and can stand up for and talk on behalf of employees within their union. It can be very helpful for workers who may be experiencing a problem at work to have somebody who knows all of their rights and has dealt with similar situations before. Trade unions also provide a united front. Having a group of people who all feel the same way towards a problem like pay rate of hours etc. can mean things change quicker than if just a few people speak ou about an issue.
trade unions are organisations that represent employees working in different industries. They do so by protecting their rights, including pay, health and safety and the conditions that they work in, and offering legal protection if necessary. The word 'Represent' is very important when talking about trade unions. These organisations are on the employees side and can stand up for and talk on behalf of employees within their union. It can be very helpful for workers who may be experiencing a problem at work to have somebody who knows all of their rights and has dealt with similar situations before. Trade unions also provide a united front. Having a group of people who all feel the same way towards a problem like pay rate of hours etc. can mean things change quicker than if just a few people speak ou about an issue.
Curriculum vitae (CV),
references: Using references helps to ensure a potential new employer that you are, in fact, capable of what you claim to be. To avoid any unnecessary upsets that can sometimes lead to lawsuits, it is not advised that references are included in a CV or resume. Instead, references are often given out at the request of a potential employer. This request can either be made as part of the application process or after a meeting or interview when the potential employer has decided that they are interested in hearing a little more about the potential employee. If someone wants to include references on their CV however, it is important to have the permission of the referee. This is important to avoid confusion on both the referee and the potential employers parts and also gives the referee some time to think about what they would like to say. It is always a good idea to mention in a CV that references can and will be given upon request.
portfolio and/or personal website: Having a portfolio or personal website is important as it helps you to showcase your strengths easily. Portfolios contain actual work that you have completed and is a good way of convincing an employer that you are able to do what you have claimed on your CV. The most recognised form of portfolio is the kind that models, photographers or artists use to put their work in. This comes in the form of a physical album of someones compiled works, e.g; photo shoots and modelling work that a model has done in the past, a photographers best pictures or an artists favourite pieces. This is also useful for artists if they have any pieces that are better appreciated in physical form. Another way that a portfolio can be put together is online, this can be known as a personal website. Creating a website or blog that features some of your best work makes it easy for potential employers to see how good your work is, what you are capable of and whether you are right for the job they are advertising. Having a portfolio online makes this a quick and easy experience for both you and the potential employer. It saves having to mail your physical portfolio to them and wait for possibly weeks to hear a reply if a potential employer can simply visit your website and see your work. Another good thing about having a portfolio online is the ability to add they address into the bottom of your CV. A potential employer is likely to click this link to see what you are capable of and it could be what makes your CV stand out more than others, especially if your website reflects a piece of your character. Online portfolios or personal websites are easy to adjust depending on the job that you are applying for. A website can be edited with a few clicks. This also means that it can be updated easily as you progress in your field.
show reel: A show reel is like a portfolio but is mainly used by actors, producers, directors and graphic designers. It is important that a show reel is not long and showy as this will most likely put off any potential employers. The contents should be some of your best work, including short, to the point clips. If a graphic designer has worked on a film that includes a big special effects explosion, the show reel needs to show the explosion and only the explosion, employers won't be interested in watching the scene that leads up to the action if it is irrelevant to the job they are hiring for. Make sure it is obvious who you are and what you're about in your show reel. Add a slide that has your name at the start and end of the reel to make it clear that it is yours, at the end, add your contact details so that it is easy for the employer to get hold of you.
Within an show reel, it is a good idea to add a mix of different styles of work, for example, if you're an actor, include a few clips of you playing contrasting characters. This will show any potential employers that you are capable of adapting to a role. The same goes for producers and directors. If you have worked on any different genres, include a few clips from each genre to show that you are diverse. The idea of a show reel is to show your talent and while it is important to show you can be diverse, it is a good idea to add a few extra clips of something you are particularly talented at. If an actor performs particularly well in a serious, dramatic role and can do humour, although it's not their strong point, adding a few clips of comedy characters they have played is important but adding more clips of dramatic roles and focusing on their performance in these clips is also important.
references: Using references helps to ensure a potential new employer that you are, in fact, capable of what you claim to be. To avoid any unnecessary upsets that can sometimes lead to lawsuits, it is not advised that references are included in a CV or resume. Instead, references are often given out at the request of a potential employer. This request can either be made as part of the application process or after a meeting or interview when the potential employer has decided that they are interested in hearing a little more about the potential employee. If someone wants to include references on their CV however, it is important to have the permission of the referee. This is important to avoid confusion on both the referee and the potential employers parts and also gives the referee some time to think about what they would like to say. It is always a good idea to mention in a CV that references can and will be given upon request.
portfolio and/or personal website: Having a portfolio or personal website is important as it helps you to showcase your strengths easily. Portfolios contain actual work that you have completed and is a good way of convincing an employer that you are able to do what you have claimed on your CV. The most recognised form of portfolio is the kind that models, photographers or artists use to put their work in. This comes in the form of a physical album of someones compiled works, e.g; photo shoots and modelling work that a model has done in the past, a photographers best pictures or an artists favourite pieces. This is also useful for artists if they have any pieces that are better appreciated in physical form. Another way that a portfolio can be put together is online, this can be known as a personal website. Creating a website or blog that features some of your best work makes it easy for potential employers to see how good your work is, what you are capable of and whether you are right for the job they are advertising. Having a portfolio online makes this a quick and easy experience for both you and the potential employer. It saves having to mail your physical portfolio to them and wait for possibly weeks to hear a reply if a potential employer can simply visit your website and see your work. Another good thing about having a portfolio online is the ability to add they address into the bottom of your CV. A potential employer is likely to click this link to see what you are capable of and it could be what makes your CV stand out more than others, especially if your website reflects a piece of your character. Online portfolios or personal websites are easy to adjust depending on the job that you are applying for. A website can be edited with a few clicks. This also means that it can be updated easily as you progress in your field.
show reel: A show reel is like a portfolio but is mainly used by actors, producers, directors and graphic designers. It is important that a show reel is not long and showy as this will most likely put off any potential employers. The contents should be some of your best work, including short, to the point clips. If a graphic designer has worked on a film that includes a big special effects explosion, the show reel needs to show the explosion and only the explosion, employers won't be interested in watching the scene that leads up to the action if it is irrelevant to the job they are hiring for. Make sure it is obvious who you are and what you're about in your show reel. Add a slide that has your name at the start and end of the reel to make it clear that it is yours, at the end, add your contact details so that it is easy for the employer to get hold of you.
Within an show reel, it is a good idea to add a mix of different styles of work, for example, if you're an actor, include a few clips of you playing contrasting characters. This will show any potential employers that you are capable of adapting to a role. The same goes for producers and directors. If you have worked on any different genres, include a few clips from each genre to show that you are diverse. The idea of a show reel is to show your talent and while it is important to show you can be diverse, it is a good idea to add a few extra clips of something you are particularly talented at. If an actor performs particularly well in a serious, dramatic role and can do humour, although it's not their strong point, adding a few clips of comedy characters they have played is important but adding more clips of dramatic roles and focusing on their performance in these clips is also important.
Career development (training on the job, self-training)
Training On The Job offers a lot of opportunities for employees, including the chance to work on any flaws and building their confidence in their job role. Training on the job also helps with closing gaps in employees skill sets and avoiding shortages in skilled workers. Sector Skills Councils are put into place to ensure this along with helping increase productivity in the work place. The more skilled employees are, the more advantageous they can be. Most workers have an area of their job that they may feel they aren't as good at or as qualified for as they need to be in order to work effectively. Being able to participate in further training once in a job helps employees to improve in these areas. Working on individual weaknesses can ensure that the whole team goes on to work at the same level and can even boost a teams performance on a whole. With the whole team working at the same level, finding cover within the company becomes easier and is time and cost effective.
Being fully aware of what a job role involves along with the strengthening of any weaknesses builds confidence within the workplace, meaning better performances from employees.
Training on the job gives employees the chance to keep up to date with their job roles as they change. We live in a world where things are always changing due to technology and society and training on the job allows workers to stay on top of their game.
Having employees who are able to keep up with changing standards within the industry can be the difference between falling behind the competition and creating an advantage to maintaining credibility as a competitor.
As well as job specific training, employers will often put all employees through some kind of health and safety and administrative training. It is important for employees to be knowledgeable about these basic skills so that work hours can run smoothly and consistently.
Self training is a way of training on the job that an employee an work on every day. When a company sets out to train one of their employees, it can take up a lot of time for the company but by self training at work, employees can make sure that they stay up to date with skills they need to fulfil their job role without costing the company any time of money.
Most retail companies will send store managers on training days or weekends and expect them to then pass on what they have learnt to their staff in store. They may be given hand outs with information about new products or fact sheets talking about figures for the quarter/year. They may even send managers back with incentives. If employees are able to train themselves to sell more product or better themselves in a certain area of the store, they may win a prize. Self training happens in work places on a daily basis, sometimes without anyone really noticing. People can come out of work having learnt something new every day. Having employees who able to take this knowledge and make themselves a better employee is valuable to companies.
Training On The Job offers a lot of opportunities for employees, including the chance to work on any flaws and building their confidence in their job role. Training on the job also helps with closing gaps in employees skill sets and avoiding shortages in skilled workers. Sector Skills Councils are put into place to ensure this along with helping increase productivity in the work place. The more skilled employees are, the more advantageous they can be. Most workers have an area of their job that they may feel they aren't as good at or as qualified for as they need to be in order to work effectively. Being able to participate in further training once in a job helps employees to improve in these areas. Working on individual weaknesses can ensure that the whole team goes on to work at the same level and can even boost a teams performance on a whole. With the whole team working at the same level, finding cover within the company becomes easier and is time and cost effective.
Being fully aware of what a job role involves along with the strengthening of any weaknesses builds confidence within the workplace, meaning better performances from employees.
Training on the job gives employees the chance to keep up to date with their job roles as they change. We live in a world where things are always changing due to technology and society and training on the job allows workers to stay on top of their game.
Having employees who are able to keep up with changing standards within the industry can be the difference between falling behind the competition and creating an advantage to maintaining credibility as a competitor.
As well as job specific training, employers will often put all employees through some kind of health and safety and administrative training. It is important for employees to be knowledgeable about these basic skills so that work hours can run smoothly and consistently.
Self training is a way of training on the job that an employee an work on every day. When a company sets out to train one of their employees, it can take up a lot of time for the company but by self training at work, employees can make sure that they stay up to date with skills they need to fulfil their job role without costing the company any time of money.
Most retail companies will send store managers on training days or weekends and expect them to then pass on what they have learnt to their staff in store. They may be given hand outs with information about new products or fact sheets talking about figures for the quarter/year. They may even send managers back with incentives. If employees are able to train themselves to sell more product or better themselves in a certain area of the store, they may win a prize. Self training happens in work places on a daily basis, sometimes without anyone really noticing. People can come out of work having learnt something new every day. Having employees who able to take this knowledge and make themselves a better employee is valuable to companies.
Professional behaviour
reliability; attendance and punctuality;
Reliability is probably one of the most important traits to have in the work place. If your boss knows that they can rely on you to be present, on time, committed and responsible, they are more than likely to favour you over employees who turn up late or don't get their work done. This could mean that, if in need of someone to fill in for a senior member of staff who's off sick for example, an employer is much more likely to choose the more reliable employee. This is then a great opportunity for said employee to demonstrate what they are capable of and could lead to a promotion. The same goes for attendance and punctuality. If, as an employer, you are noticing that one of your employee's is consistently late, or absent, you will be less than likely to trust in them to help you out if needed.
Punctuality is also important for the sake of your colleagues. If you are late for work a lot, they will end up having to pick up the slack of the work you don't get done during the time you are not at work which will effect your relationship with them.
commitment;
Commitment is essential because it shows employers that you are serious about your job. Not a lot of jobs are secure these days and nobody is safe from redundancies. Staying committed to your job and proving that you are good at what you do can help to avoid this. Commitment is also important for yourself. Being committed to the job you are in and making everything that you do the best it possibly could be can be a good way of making sure you enjoy your career. If you arrive at work feeling uninspired, remembering to try and be as committed as possible can help you feel better and keep pushing forward.
efficiency;
Being efficient in the work place means being able to make the most of what you've got. This could mean that you are pushed for time on a deadline. Being an efficient worker would mean that you work through your lunch break to try and hit the deadline on time.
self-presentation;
The way that you carry yourself while ate work says a lot about you to your employer. If you are working for a law firm, you would be expected to represent the company well by making professional clothing choices. Self-presentation isn't just about clothing choices. Professionals are often clean shaven, with tidy hair and make-up. If you are working as a professional, you need to make sure you show people you are a professional.
communication skills;
Unless you are working from home, it is likely that you will be working within a team at work. This means that you will need good communication skills. The reason for this ranges from being able to build a relationship with your colleagues to communicating important information within the work place. You may be required to lease with people outside of your work place as part of your job description. In this case, communication skills are absolutely crucial.
contribution to team projects;
Coming up with ideas and making sure they are heard can come under communication skills as well as the overall idea of contributing to team projects. This revolves around an employees ability to communicate their ideas to everyone else. This means that they need to be strong minded and confidant. It is important to be able to communicate your ideas because you are being paid to provide an input and showing that you can do this effectively could lead to more opportunities in the future.
time management;
Time management, like reliability, is one of the most important traits to master. If you are able to manage your time in and out of work effectively, you are a valuable member of staff to have because it means employers can always rely on you to hit any deadlines given to you with ease.
Time management is also a good thing to master because it means that you are able to have your down time from work and not have to worry about deadlines or what you have to finish doing the next day.
personal responsibility
Being able to take responsibility for what you need to get done in a day without interference from you bosses means that you become a valuable member of staff. In most companies, bosses have a lot to think about and worry about and want employees who are capable of monitoring themselves. This saves time and money for the company.
reliability; attendance and punctuality;
Reliability is probably one of the most important traits to have in the work place. If your boss knows that they can rely on you to be present, on time, committed and responsible, they are more than likely to favour you over employees who turn up late or don't get their work done. This could mean that, if in need of someone to fill in for a senior member of staff who's off sick for example, an employer is much more likely to choose the more reliable employee. This is then a great opportunity for said employee to demonstrate what they are capable of and could lead to a promotion. The same goes for attendance and punctuality. If, as an employer, you are noticing that one of your employee's is consistently late, or absent, you will be less than likely to trust in them to help you out if needed.
Punctuality is also important for the sake of your colleagues. If you are late for work a lot, they will end up having to pick up the slack of the work you don't get done during the time you are not at work which will effect your relationship with them.
commitment;
Commitment is essential because it shows employers that you are serious about your job. Not a lot of jobs are secure these days and nobody is safe from redundancies. Staying committed to your job and proving that you are good at what you do can help to avoid this. Commitment is also important for yourself. Being committed to the job you are in and making everything that you do the best it possibly could be can be a good way of making sure you enjoy your career. If you arrive at work feeling uninspired, remembering to try and be as committed as possible can help you feel better and keep pushing forward.
efficiency;
Being efficient in the work place means being able to make the most of what you've got. This could mean that you are pushed for time on a deadline. Being an efficient worker would mean that you work through your lunch break to try and hit the deadline on time.
self-presentation;
The way that you carry yourself while ate work says a lot about you to your employer. If you are working for a law firm, you would be expected to represent the company well by making professional clothing choices. Self-presentation isn't just about clothing choices. Professionals are often clean shaven, with tidy hair and make-up. If you are working as a professional, you need to make sure you show people you are a professional.
communication skills;
Unless you are working from home, it is likely that you will be working within a team at work. This means that you will need good communication skills. The reason for this ranges from being able to build a relationship with your colleagues to communicating important information within the work place. You may be required to lease with people outside of your work place as part of your job description. In this case, communication skills are absolutely crucial.
contribution to team projects;
Coming up with ideas and making sure they are heard can come under communication skills as well as the overall idea of contributing to team projects. This revolves around an employees ability to communicate their ideas to everyone else. This means that they need to be strong minded and confidant. It is important to be able to communicate your ideas because you are being paid to provide an input and showing that you can do this effectively could lead to more opportunities in the future.
time management;
Time management, like reliability, is one of the most important traits to master. If you are able to manage your time in and out of work effectively, you are a valuable member of staff to have because it means employers can always rely on you to hit any deadlines given to you with ease.
Time management is also a good thing to master because it means that you are able to have your down time from work and not have to worry about deadlines or what you have to finish doing the next day.
personal responsibility
Being able to take responsibility for what you need to get done in a day without interference from you bosses means that you become a valuable member of staff. In most companies, bosses have a lot to think about and worry about and want employees who are capable of monitoring themselves. This saves time and money for the company.
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