Searching for a Job

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
A/617/4131
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

The main focus of the assessment for this unit is on the skills required for job search. However, it is expected that the underpinning teaching and learning will help develop learners’ awareness of

• the range of on and off-line sources of job vacancy information, and how to identify from the array of jobs listed those which are most suitable for them
• how they can take a pro-active approach to job search, e.g. by dropping into shops or restaurants to ask if there is, or might soon be, work available or emailing employers using an appropriate email address.

Aim

To help learners develop the skills needed for job-searching.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to find out about job vacancies.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify different sources of online and offline information about job vacancies.

  • 1.2

    Identify key information about specific jobs advertised from the information provided. 

  • 1.3

    Select job vacancies to match own skills, abilities and interests from given sources of information.

2

Know how to take a pro-active approach to job search.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    State ways in which an individual can make employers aware that they are looking for a job.