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ADD+Vantage scheme

ADD+Vantage scheme. SUMMER PLACEMENT A305EEI Hannelie du Plessis-Walker. WORK PLACEMENTS / INTERNSHIPS. What is in it for you????. LEARNING OUTCOMES. At the end of the session, the student should have a good understanding of: What is a work placement / internship Why is it of value

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ADD+Vantage scheme

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  1. ADD+Vantage scheme SUMMER PLACEMENT A305EEI Hannelie du Plessis-Walker

  2. WORK PLACEMENTS / INTERNSHIPS What is in it for you????

  3. LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the session, the student should have a good understanding of: • What is a work placement / internship • Why is it of value • What does it involve • Make sense of all the paperwork

  4. WORK EXPERIENCE: Partnership approach THREE PARTNERS UNIVERSITY STUDENT EMPLOYER Shape expectations Engage in experience Brief the student Brief the student Commitment Arrange task & activities Aid student reflection Reflect on learning Assessment

  5. The value of a work placement • What can you learn in the workplace? • What can you learn about yourself? • How a placement can lead to work? • What can I offer the employer?

  6. Ask yourself…… • Why do you want to do a work placement? • In what environment do you want to work? (large or small organisations, profit or non-profit sector, etc.) • Where (location), when and how often do you want to work? • What can you offer? (previous experience, hobbies, personal attributes, etc)

  7. Applying for a placement • Search available opportunities that will meet your needs • Research background of potential placement opportunities • Keep record of all your applications • Have a POSITIVE attitude

  8. What does the application involve? • Construct a CV • Write a cover letter • Fill in application forms • Telephone enquiries (before and after application) • Follow up your application

  9. I got an interview…………...................WHAT NOW? • Prepare, prepare, prepare ……………… • Be ready to answer typical questions? (Why did you apply to us? What can you offer? What are your strengths and weaknesses? etc.) • Ask questions? • Protocol (on time, dress code, honesty, courtesy, etc.)

  10. Getting maximum benefit You and your employer should commit to paper the following: • What will you be doing? • Hours of working • Who will you report to? • Other relevant terms and conditions

  11. Learning in the workplace can be through…… • Observation • Practice • New experiences • Feedback and personal reflection • Building contacts and networks

  12. Learning in the workplace can be through…… (cont.) • Shadowing individuals • Group dynamics • Workplace culture and protocol • Practising your skills • Asking for and value feedback • Support from your university

  13. So what can go wrong? • Mismatch of aims and expectations between you and employer • Nature of the work not what you expected • Level of work either too demanding or not stimulating enough • Quantity of work, too much or too little

  14. Interpersonal concerns • Workplace etiquette and procedures • Feeling included or not • Being valued • Personality issues

  15. Practical issues • Finances • Logistics, e.g. taking up too much time • Tell me yours …………

  16. Final word…… Avoid problems by clearly identifying: • Your expectations • Your competence in handling the workload Helpful to discuss the above with your tutor, colleagues or friends

  17. And when you start…… • Expect nothing • Whatever happens it will be a learning experience • Stay in contact with you tutors

  18. Recommended reading Fanthome, C. (2004) Work Placements – A Survival Guide for Students. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan

  19. And now the paperwork…

  20. Deadlines – get out your diary!!

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