Job Prep II

The Job II activity continues on from where Job I finished. Prior to the camp starting, instructors Patrick and Andrew liaised to ensure a follow on of content and process, with a commonality of purpose, yet without any overlap or redundancy. While Job I dealt with understanding and creating the initial documents required for Job Interviews (Resume and Cover letter), Job II dealt with more practical applications of such information and preparation. This includes understanding the fundamentals of the job market, including recruitment and interviewing characteristics and practices. At all times, students are encouraged to generate their own ideas and analyses of this critical area. Such elicitation helps students better understand and appreciate this important area of adult life.

Core content is aided by the use of visuals, small group discussion, short, training videos (produced externally) and worksheets. Finally, multiple simulations of interviews are conducted in pairs, to allow students (most of whom have never actually done a job interview) to practice and reflect upon the job interview experience, in a safe and supportive classroom environment, as “real world” practice for the later adult employment area.