...Dear xxx Re: Employability and personal skills at Waitrose for the role of supermarket assistant In my booklet I have talked about how human resources could be managed at Waitrose, how they currently do human resources and mainlining operations. I will now assess the importance of employability and personal skills in the recruitment and retention of staff in Waitrose. I previously identified 4 personal skills and 4 employability skills which I felt were important to have when applying to become a supermarket assistant and I will now summarise them. The 4 employability skills I identified were: • Suitable qualifications • Experience in a similar role • Knowledge of products • Effective in meeting targets I feel these 4 skills are vital in becoming a supermarket assistant since if you have all 4 of them then you will almost be guaranteed to get the job since it meets the criteria of most jobs. The 4 personal skills I identified were: • Team worker • Communication skills • Hardworking • Punctual Even though these skills aren’t required since they aren’t in the criteria I still feel that they are very helpful and if you acquire these skills then you will do your job well. There are advantages and disadvantages of having these particular skills and I will go through some of them. It is very advantageous to have qualifications since it means you are educated and will not do anything unwise. Also it is helpful to have experience in a similar role since it means you...
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...P1 & P2 Assignment: Mayflower Theatre Brief History of the Mayflower The mayflower is a theatre in Southampton that was built in the early 1920’s and in that time has seen 23 prime ministers, wars and most surprisingly England win the world cup. Previously named the almond they renamed it the Mayflower in 1986 as they thought it regarded the preforming arts more suitably. They are a theatre that hires preforming groups to perform at their theatre, they make their money through ticket sales, which can be a high revenue business considering their biggest hall has a capacity of 2300 people and tickets can price up to and over £100 each. This is just one of the ways that they make money from their service, they also provide products such as refreshments, food, and performance merchandise and as it is a ‘opportunist market’ as people are forced to pay big money as they are the only food/merchandise sales within the theatre. Human Resources Human resources is department or support responsible for sourcing and employing, They do things such as application review, skills development and performance tracking, promotion administration and makes sure government regulations involving employment are being upheld, for any job interview there will be a ‘personal specification’, a job description as well as a deadline for the applicants. Specific Human resources for the mayflower theatre, Recruitment is vital they need to be sure they are hiring the correct person who is...
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...Qualification | Unit number and title | Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (QCF) | Unit 47: Employability Skills Level 5 | Student name and ID number | Assessor name | | | Date issued | Completion date | Submitted on | 25thJanuary 2016 | | | Internal Verifier | | Assignment title | Training and Development- GE | InstructionsAbbreviation | * An electronic copy of your assessment must be fully uploaded by the deadline date and time. * You must submit one single PDF or MS Office Word document. Any relevant images or screenshots must be included within the same MS Office Word or PDF document. * The last version you upload will be the one that is marked. Your paper will be marked if you have indicated this as your final submission. * Review the mitigating circumstances policy for information relating to extensions. * The file size must not exceed 20MB. * Answer the criteria in order, clearly indicating the pass criteria number. * Ensure that all work has been proof-read and checked prior to submission. * Ensure that the layout of your documents are in a professional format with font style Arial, font size 12 for the text, font 14 for sub heading and font 16 for main heading, line spacing 1.5 and justified. * Use the Harvard referencing system; otherwise it will be considered as plagiarised work. * Ensure that you back-up your work regularly and apply version control to your documents. * Ensure that any file you upload is virus-free...
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...Advertising Management * Module – Employability for Marketing * Module Leader – Ruth Gosnay * Word count – Part A: 719 Part B: 781 * Date of submission – 12th March 2012 Contents Page Part A: Graduate Employability - Page 3-5 Part B: Reflective Essay - Page 6-8 References - Page 9 Graduate Employability In this assignment I am going to expand on the survey conducted by the Institute of Directors’ in 2007, which says: ‘90% of members believe the education system should do more to prepare students for the world of work.’ I chose to research this because I believe it is a high figure and really questions how much educational institutions enhance the employability of their students. Up until the late 1980’s/early 1990’s, most graduates that progressed from university found satisfactory employment within a short amount of time and were able to earn a sufficiently high income. At that time the preparation for employment often implied the knowledge and technical skills required for the occupation. The introduction of The Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 made changes to the funding of most higher education institutions which resulted in 35 polytechnics gaining university status. E.g. Leeds Met, Manchester Met. It was around the same time that the UK Government proposed universities should develop the core/transferable/generic skills needed for high-level employment – also known as Employability skills. Therefore higher education...
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...lContents Executive Summary: 4 1.0 Introduction: 5 2.0 Methodology: 5 3.0 Responsibilities and performance of HR manager: 5 3.1 Responsibilities and performance objectives: 5 3.2 Effectiveness against objectives: 6 3.3 Motivational technique to improve performance: 6 Development: 7 Employee Assistance: 7 Performance feedbacks: 7 Proper Communications: 7 Security: 7 Compensation 7 Performance Bonus: 7 4.0 Develop interpersonal and transferable skills: 8 4.1 Solution to work based problem: 8 4.2 Level and style of communication: 9 Oral communication of HR manager with Operation and middle level employees: 10 Written communication of HR manager with middle and executive level of employees: 10 4.3 Time Management Strategies: 11 Work Prioritizing: 11 Estimation of Task Time: 11 Objective Identification: 11 5.0 dynamic of Working with others 12 5.1 People to achieve goal in a team: 12 Plant: 12 Resource investigator: 12 Shaper: 12 Finisher: 12 Coordinator: 12 Implementer: 12 Monitor: 13 5.2 Analysis of Team Dynamics: 13 Objectives: 13 Self-motivation: 13 Goals: 13 Team meeting: 13 Member’s participation: 13 Sharing: 14 Disagreement: 14 Decision: 14 Respect: 14 Criticism: 14 Leadership Shifting: 14 5.3 Alternative ways to complete tasks and achieve team goals: 15 Lists all activities: 15 Task breakdown 15 Develop sub-task: 15 Execute Plan: 15 6.0 Strategies for Problem Solving: 15 6...
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...Student Assignment Covering Form |Course/Unit Information | |Course |Pearson (Edexcel) BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma | |Unit No. |Unit 47 | |Unit Name |Employability Skills | |Unit code |A/601/0992 | |Batch |OME10-ES-ParagTikekar-1605 | |Instructor Information | |Name |Parag Tikekar | |Phone |+97150 578 5927 | |Email |paragtikekar@yahoo.com | |Assignment Information ...
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...A STUDY ON THE EMPLOYABILITY AND ATTITUDE OF EMPLOYERS, TOWARDS EMPLOYING EX-PRISONERS AND EX-OFFENDERS AS PERCEIVED BY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERS IN ORTIGAS PASIG CITY Prepared By: Ms. Marilyn Dimaculangan CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION It is well known that employment is an important need of most individuals; it provides income, social connection, and feelings of societal contribution and self worth. What may be less well known are the barriers to employment faced by those with criminal record, the challenges faced by employers in hiring ex-offenders and what can be done to facilitate employment opportunities as record numbers of people transition from incarceration to the community. A great number of employers are reluctant to hire individuals with a criminal past citing lack of skills and work history, untrustworthiness, and fear of liability for negligent hiring, among other things. Employers use of criminal history background checks over the past decades and they are less willing to hire ex-offenders that any other advantaged group. Their willingness to hire ex-prisoners varies according to the industry and position, the type and severity of offense committed by applicant and work experience since release. Employers are not always consistent in what they say versus what they do when it comes to hiring former offenders and prisoners Jail is a synonym for prison, especially when the facility is of a similar size as a prison. As with prisons...
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...Task 01 a. What range of decision are taken for the selected department Expolanka Limited's manufacturing capacity has expanded and it has ventured into the manufacture of value added products for dried fruits, fruit juices, fruit chunks in juice and ethnic dry foods. Great attention and care is applied to how our products are grown under the best possible climatic conditions and their transport, meet the most stringent international standards, ensuring optimum quality and flavors. Established in 1978, Expolanka Holdings' flagship company has achieved remarkable growth over the years and is now the market leader. With such a bedrock for the company to flourish on, it is only natural that our financial might, strength with airlines and shipping companies, reliable supplier network will intensify our competitive advantage. Expolanka (Pvt.) Ltd. is the leading exporter of fresh coconuts, desiccated coconut, fresh fruits and vegetables from Sri Lanka. Expolanka Limited has achieved remarkable success and widespread recognition and its corporate values have played no small part. The hub of our operations is the main office in Wattala with collection centers at Pannala, Madurankuliya & Weerakatiya for fresh coconut and Kirindiwela for pineapple. Honesty, reliability, credibility and innovativeness have been steadfast companions of the company's astute business sense and direction. The company has modern facilities that ensure a seamless quality controlled and centralized operation...
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...Amanda Drew Employability & Study Skills Unit Carol Faiers Word Count - 1438 by Employability/Transferable Skills required by graduate recruiters TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 2 Section 1.0 Introduction 2 Section 1.1 Rationale 2 Chapter 2 2 Section 2.0 Employability and Transferable Skills 2 Section 2.1 Employability Skills 2 Section 2.2 Transferable Skills 3 Chapter 3 3 Section 3.0 Employer Research - Call to Action 3 Section 3.1 Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) 3 Section 3.2 Employers satisfaction with graduates employability skills 4 Section 3.3 Entrepreneurial Skills 5 Section 3.4 Work Experience 5 Chapter 4 5 Section 4.0 Conclusion 6 1.0 Introduction University graduates are now leaving their place of study with more than an academic or vocational degree. Graduates need to be prepared with the tools to successfully enter into the labour market. This report lays out the key skills and attributes required by a graduate to successfully secure long term employment. 1.1 Rationale In 2009 the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) published a report entitled "Future Fit". The report included a survey of 581 employers, between them employing 2.5 million people, 8% of the UK workforce.(CBI, 2009). All university departments are now informed of a growing landscape of skills (identified by employers) required by graduates. The responsibility to continually develop these skills rests with the university...
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...Chapter 1 The Problem and its Background Introduction A job is a piece of work or task that is assigned to a person with an agreed price or amount of salary. Having a stable job is one thing that every person strives for. It means having something that would help sustain not only the family’s basic needs for everyday life but also to secure one’s future. Unemployment is a stressful life event that can lead to financial difficulties, depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms, and increased substance use. (Wanberg 1999). It results to emotional health problems due to depression and anxiety as well as low self esteem and lose of respect from other people due to the inability to support one’s self and his family. In order to be employed, one of the most common requirements of an employer or a business establishment is that a person applying for work should be of good moral character. In most cases, a job applicant is required to secure clearances from either the National Bureau of Investigation or the Philippine National Police. The clearances serve as certificate of good moral character and behavior. The clearance reveals if a person has a clean police record or if he/she has been already convicted of a crime. The employment situations of ex-convicts are a different story because the certificate secured from the said law enforcement agency reveals that the applicant has a bad record on file. Employers tend to reject people with a criminal record for...
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...MARGET JOBE 45230251 UNIT 2 P4 BUSINESS RESOURCES Asif & Sons Ltd EXTERNAL SOURCES OF FINANCE External sources of finance are found outside the business, eg from creditors or banks .External sources of finance can be short term, where it has to be paid within a year or long term where it has to be paid over a period of years. External Sources of finance for Asif & Sons will include: BANK LOAN/ OVERDRAFT ADDITIONAL PARTNERS SHARE ISSUE LEASING HIRE PURCHASE MORTGAGE TRADE CREDIT GOVERNMENT GRANTS Bank loan is funding that is obtained from a bank for short term or long term purposes. An overdraft facility is where a bank allows a firm to take out more money than it has in its bank account. For sole traders and partners this can be their savings. For companies, the funding invested by shareholders is called share capital. Share issue is the stock that the company sells publicly, in order to generate capital and it can also be the stock given to insiders as part of their compensation package. The amount of shares issued can be all or part of the total amount of authorised shares of the corporation. Hire purchase, is where monthly payments are made for use of equipment such as a car. Hired equipment is owned by the buyer after the final payment Leasing, is when monthly payments are made for use of equipment such as property. Leased equipment is rented and not owned by the buyer. A mortgage is a special type of loan for buying property, where monthly payments...
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...Today’s challenging economic situation means that it is no longer sufficient for a new graduate to have knowledge of an academic subject; increasingly it is necessary for students to gain those skills which will enhance their prospects of employment. Employability skills include the following abilities: the retrieval and handling of information; communication and presentation; planning and problem solving; and social development and interaction. As economic change continues, workers will need not only specialist skills, but also: An ability to quickly adapt and pick up new skills, to make the most of new opportunities. An aptitude for continuous learning will be vital. Wisdom gives is the ability to get more out of your experience than you would otherwise. It is a combination of having read widely and merging that with the experiences you have as you go through life. If the point of the university is to prepare students to learn from their experiences, then wisdom is a key characteristic we have to develop in our students as they seek employment. Through higher education it should ensure that people are exposed to a broad education so that when they graduate they are the adaptable, flexible, responsive, team-focused and wise people employers are demanding which give them a greater chance of being employed. These days, with more than 136 million students worldwide – 64 million more than in 1995 – universities are also becoming places of preparation for an increasingly competitive...
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...increasing employability through higher education...fact or fiction Introduction Whether you.re a recent graduate or are facing the prospects of looking for a job in the near future, there are many factors to consider before entering the job market. Knowing the kind of job you want, getting yourself prepared for the job market, and presenting yourself as a valuable asset would make it easier to obtain a position that will successfully meet the needs of both you and your employer. With globalization taking place and the employment equity act in force the job market has become rather competitive. Now, a person not only has to compete for a job with the different people from his own community or country but also with the people who emigrate from other countries. So what is it that will distinguish you from all your competitors? This literature review aims at exploring employability and focusing on the link between education and employability to determine whether employability can be increased through higher education. Defining employability A report carried out by Hillage and Pollard (1998) for the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) found that. . Employability is about having the ability to acquire initial employment, keeping employment and acquire new employment if required. . For an individual, employability depends upon: 1. Assets in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes, 2. The way these assets are used and deployed, 3. Presentation of assets to potential...
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...the means and ways to have a financially secured job in the future that is why they enter in tertiary level. The higher education institutions then are responsible in equipping these students with knowledge, values, and skills to be able to perform well in the working place. Mountain Province State Polytechnic College as an institution offers Bachelor of Science in Office Administration which aims to produce graduates who are employable and globally competitive in the various general and specialized administrative supports, supervisory and managerial positions. More or less it is then expected to see BSOA graduates of MPSPC to be working in offices. To gauge whether the BSOA graduates dream of good job is met, this study on the “Employability of BSOA graduates (2008-2013) in Bontoc” will look into the nature and level of employment of the BSOA graduates since school year 2008 to 2013 and the factors affecting the...
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