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Everyone has heard horror stories of work experience gone wrong, leading to some misunderstandings and negative expectations in the lead up to a summer placement. This video puts expectations side by side with the reality of work experience from the perspective of students currently completing their placement. Show Less

The importance of workplace health safety cannot be underrated. Students preparing to enter a new environment on work experience placement must consider the policies surrounding health and safety seriously, or else bear the consequences. This video highlights the importance of adhering to workplace policies surrounding health and safety, so that students can complete their work experience placement without a hitch. Show Less

The benefits of doing a work experience placement are far wider reaching than getting two weeks off from school. Students undertaking a work experience placement stand to broaden their understanding of the world of work and build their confidence. Follow the experiences of students currently on work placement, and hear tips from employers and an industry expert on how to get the most out of work experience. Show Less

When preparing students for work experience, it’s good to remember that this could be their very first professional experience away from the school or college setting. This video explores exactly what to do and, arguably more importantly, exactly what not to do when students enter the world of work for the first time. Show Less

What do employers want? What makes someone stand out as a star employee? The skills learned during a work experience placement stand young people in good stead when they’re ready to enter the world of work. They’re skills that are critical to learn but difficult to teach. Learning from the experiences of students on work placement, as well as employers and an industry expert, students getting ready for placement will know exactly what to practise. Show Less

How does one properly prepare for work placement? What is appropriate clothing? What questions should be asked? What will make students undertaking work placement feel the most confident when they step through the door on day one? We hear from an industry expert, employers and people who have completed their work placement to find out the best way to prepare. Show Less

The ability to work independently is a crucial workplace skill that is noticed and appreciated by busy managers and supervisors. Employees who can set their own goals, manage their time and workload and take responsibility for their actions are invaluable in all lines of work. In the bookshop, the opportunity to earn a promotion in the future interrupts all of Emma’s more urgent short-term goals. Meanwhile, Martin realises that getting a job done quickly rarely means getting it done well when he runs into a smelly situation for which only he can be blamed. In this interactive video, viewers see self-management (and the lack of it!) in action. Show Less

Organising and prioritising assigned tasks helps employees to work independently and take control of their own time and workload. When tasks are well-planned and ordered by urgency, it is easier to identify when help is needed, which saves time and stress. Emma realises the practicality of a to-do list, Martin learns that there is no shame in delegation and, while Lucy thought she had carefully organised her daily tasks, she hadn’t planned for the unexpected. With interactive scenarios taking place in retail, hospitality and construction settings, this video aims to show students the practicalities of good planning. Show Less

Learning is a lifelong skill. Far beyond their initial workplace training, employees must keep learning to stay up-to-date and adapt to changing technologies. Therefore, recognising individual learning styles is important, as Dan finds out when Emma instructs him on a new responsibility. Meanwhile, Lucy sees an opportunity to increase her skillset and Martin discovers that learning can be a shared journey, not just an individual one. Through interactive questions, students will develop an understanding for the importance of, and practical strategies for, continued learning in the workplace. Show Less

A strange bearded man in a lady’s nightdress called Granny? A six-year-old wooden boy boasting years of experience running leisure centres? Carol Peters runs one of her own, and is interviewing job candidates, but she’s beginning to wonder about the Enchanted Fairyland Employment Agency. Little Pig was the only authentic candidate who was well-prepared with questions of his own. Show Less

Carol Peters doesn’t have much time for recruiting in the cut and thrust of managing a leisure centre. So she’s taken on the services of Enchanted Fairyland Employment Agency, but candidates like Wicked Queen (Becs), Hansel (minus Gretel) and Rapunzel don’t curry any favours when they’re late for the interview. And BB Wolf and Puss-in-Boots just don’t present well. Little Pig though is another story… Show Less

Rapunzel bombed out when Carol Peters interviewed her for a leisure centre position. Years of captivity and her ultimate rescue paint a perfect picture of resilience, problem-solving know-how and willingness to work in a team…but she didn’t think of that. Sadly, few Enchanted Fairyland Employment Agency candidates knew about being positive and relaxed in job interviews. Except for Little Pig – he could write the textbook. Show Less

Carol Peters is always prepared and she expects the same in prospective employees. Alas, most of the candidates from Enchanted Fairyland Employment Agency, including Wicked Queen, BB Wolf, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, did no research into her company, and clearly hadn’t practised answering interview questions. Only one stood out – Little Pig who shone with his research and ability to convincingly answer questions with confidence. Show Less

Enchanted Fairyland Employment Agency candidates stack up like a lesson in how-to and how-not-to, in terms of communication during a job interview. Sitting opposite is Carol Peters, dealing with a snoozing Rapunzel, an awkward “Granny”, Wicked Queen’s expletives, the nose-picking Pinocchio and Gretel’s accusations that the affable and witty leisure centre manager is a witch. We see the how-to when Little Pig enters the room. Show Less

Working in a team brings together colleagues with diverse experiences and knowledge skills from all over. These insights are invaluable in the workplace, especially when things go wrong. Even though Dan ’has just started working at the bookstore, he brings a lot of experience to the job. Paul and Lucy discover that sharing the load in times of stress is in everyone’s best interests, especially particularly during the lunch rush. Martin discovers realises the importance of safety on a construction site means there’s no room for pride. Interactive questions throughout this video help learners to understand the importance of teamwork, and practical ways to develop this skill in the workplace. Show Less

Taking the care and time to gather information and analyse a situation could be the pivotal steps that prevent workplace injuries and unhappy customers. Even though Lucy is eager to do well at her new job, she quickly learns that she doesn’t know everything just yet. And when Martin reacts too quickly to an unhappy client, he discovers that there are steps to be taken before making any rash decisions. Learners interact with the scenarios being played out in the kitchen and construction site as they develop their soft skills to solve problems in the workplace. Show Less

Communication in the workplace is more than speaking and listening, as Emma, Lucy and Martin quickly learn. Whether you are serving a customer, receiving instructions, or being assertive in the interests of safety, understanding messages and being understood and understanding others is pivotal in the workplace. As viewers interact with demonstrations of both ineffective and positive communication in retail, service and construction settings, this interactive video aims to develop young adult learners’ soft skills to improve communication in the workplace. Show Less

Viewers meet four young, enthusiastic professionals who talk about their careers and the choices they made leading to their current jobs. Students hear from Chrissy Rutherford, a fashion editor for Harper’s Bazaar digital magazine; Gene Back, a musician and composer; Ted Shuey, a bond trader; and Dr. Sasha Gaglani, a paediatrician. Each person interviewed describes what their talents and interests were as high school students, how they chose their colleges and the pivotal choices they made to end up where they are today. Show Less

Join eight up-and-coming fashion designers as they discuss the characteristics, traits, and skills needed to make it in the fashion industry. Candid interviews with young designers tackle questions about careers in fashion design, including, what traits do you need to have? Where do designers get ideas? What are the realities of being a fashion designer? What success have the designers received? Why do they love doing what they do? Show Less

Catch a glimpse into a variety of careers that work directly with the growth and development of children. The Child Development Careers program allows viewers to discover the benefits and challenges of working with children through personal interviews of people working in various child development careers, including a storyteller and children's librarian, paediatrician, YWCA director, Montessori school administrator, paediatric occupational therapist, and speech pathologist. Show Less

How do employers assess a new employee at the end of the probationary period? In this collection, experts talk about strategies used when a new employee isn’t performing as expected, rewards given when targets are exceeded, and training opportunities in business, hospitality, manufacturing and health. Show Less

Congratulations - you’ve got the job! In this collection, recruiters in business, hospitality, health, and manufacturing industries talk about the induction process, the probationary period, what’s expected of a new employee, the type of feedback to expect, and other tips to make a good first impression. Show Less

A good job application can help a candidate stand out from the rest, so what are the key elements? In this collection, industry experts across the field talk about the job application process from recruiting to social media checks in the hospitality, business, health, and manufacturing industries. Show Less

Environmental sustainability is about designing and implementing practices and processes within a workplace that do not waste or exhaust natural resources or cause ecological damage. It not only minimises an organisation’s environmental footprint – there is also potential for significant bottom-line gains. This resource focuses on environmental sustainability in an office environment where recent decades have seen major gains made in minimising waste and using resources more efficiently. Areas covered include identifying resources and environmental issues; compliance with regulations; and improving resource efficiency. Two experts offer a range of insightful comments, including a representative from a major regional waste management group, and an industry trainer from Kangan Institute’s Centre for Competitive Operations. It is an outstanding resource for senior and post-secondary students in various disciplines who are examining contemporary issues in today’s workplace. Interviewees: Gayle Seddon – Barwon Region Waste Management Group; John Ferraro – Kangan Institute Show Less