Task back to top This assignment is designed to further students understanding of the job market, volunteering and the current and future trends in recruitment and the tools available to find...

This assignment is designed to further students understanding of the job market, volunteering and the current and future trends in recruitment and the tools available to find employment.

Step instructions:Answer ALL of the following questions:

Section 1: Examine the job market

This section examines the current job market

Step 1:Identify at least five predicted career trends for the next five years

Step 2:In general which careers are increasing? Decreasing?

Step 3:Discuss the expected trends in this area and comment on what is driving those trends.

Section 2: Examine a paid occupation

This section examines a career that might interest you in the current job market

Step 1:Go to the ‘Job Outlook’ website (https://joboutlook.gov.au/) (Yes! You may choose any other site capable of profiling careers) and search a career profile.

Step 2:Using your chosen career profile and additional research answer these questions:

• Give a brief description of the types of jobs you could do within this career.


• What kind of activities and tasks are you likely to undertake?


• What training/education is required to apply for a career in this industry?


• What is the likely income for a graduate? How is this income likely rise with experience?


• How could the skills from this job lead you to other jobs or other careers? Please specify which jobs or careers you think these skills would be useful in.


• In your opinion, what does this industry bring to society? Support this view with evidence.


• In your opinion, what does this industry bring to the economy? Support this view with evidence.

Section 3: Examine an unpaid occupation

This section examines volunteering work that might interest you in the current job market

Step 1:Choose a volunteer organisation and answer these questions:

• Give a brief description of the volunteer organisation and the job you would expect to do.


• What kind of activities and tasks are you likely to undertake in this job?


• Explain what in particular attracted you to this area of volunteering?


• What training/education is required to volunteer in this occupation?


• Is there potential to have a paid position in this area? Describe what that paid job might be.


• How could the skills from this volunteering job lead you to other paid jobs or other paid

Section 4: Examine recruitment

This section examines the current recruitment market.

Step 1: Identify the major recruitment competitors such as SEEK.COM, Adecco etc. Your answer must identify and profileAT LEAST five competitorsand cannot use LinkedIn.

Step 2:Discuss the predicted trends for companies seeking to recruit new employeesover the next five years

Step 3:Offer a strategy for gaining employment in the career identified in Part 2. You must include:

• Which companies would you target for employment?


• How would you choose these companies and what research should you do on the company before applying for a job?


• Giveat least three waysyou could seek employment with your chosen companies.


• What would be the best of these recruitment options for you and why?

MARKING CRITERIA

HD: 100 - 85

DI: 84.5 - 75

CR: 74.5 - 65

PS: 64.5 - 50

FL: 49.5 - 0

Section 1: Examine the job market

Identify five predicted job trends for the next five years and analyse which careers are increasing and decreasing. Choosing a specific industry focus on the possible careers within this industry and discuss the expected trends in this area

6 marks

More than ten clearly described and well researched top job trends for the next five years. Diligence and attention also given to the job trends within those careers. These trends are compiled from a wide variety of respected sources to form an original list. Accurate appraisal of the careers and jobs which are increasing and decreasing based on a precise and high level investigation drawn from multiple academic and general media sources. Deft appraisal one specific industry and an accurate and detailed discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Precise analysis of current trends and insightful prediction of the likely trends in this industry clearly supported by meaningful research with thoughtful examples.

Up to ten well described and researched top job trends for the next five years. Some attention also given to the job trends within those careers. The trends are compiled from several respected sources to form an original list. Practical appraisal of the careers and jobs which are increasing and decreasing based on a high level investigation drawn from several academic and general media sources. Well executed appraisal one specific industry and a detailed discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Excellent analysis of current trends and some insightful predictions of the likely trends in this industry clearly supported by research and examples.

Up to seven well described and researched top job trends for the next five years. Limited attention given to the job trends within those careers. The trends are not compiled into an original list from respected sources but are reproduced from respected sources. Some appraisal of the careers and jobs which are increasing and decreasing based on a modest investigation of academic and general media sources. Some appraisal of one specific industry and some discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Some analysis of current trends and some useful predictions of the likely trends in this industry. Evidence of search and some supporting examples.

Limited research. Five top job trends for the next five years with limited supporting evidence for the claims. Limited to no attention given to the job trends within those careers. The trends are taken from one source and reproduced without analysis. Little or limited appraisal of the careers and jobs which are increasing and decreasing and limited evidence for the claims. Poor appraisal of one specific industry. Superficial treatment of either jobs or careers but not both. Poor analysis of current trends and poor prediction of the likely trends in this industry. No examples.

Fails to meet all of the criteria for a PASS grade.

Section 2: Examine a paid occupation

Describe the types of jobs you could do and what kind of activities they involve. Discuss the training and/or education required to apply for a career in this industry and the likely income for a graduate. Discuss how this is this income likely rise with experience? Discuss how the skills from this job lead you to other jobs or other careers, what this industry brings to the economy and society?

6 marks

An extremely clear and well described career. Accurate research provides insight into the required and desired training and education, careers, income levels and projected income. Accurate appraisal of how the skills from this career can transfer to another job supported with well-considered examples. Deft appraisal of one specific industry and an accurate and detailed discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Precise analysis of what this career brings to the economy and society all clearly supported by meaningful research with thoughtful examples.

An excellent description of a career. Good research provides insight into the required and desired training and education, careers, income levels and projected income. Good appraisal of how the skills from this career can transfer to another job supported with useful examples. Good appraisal of one specific industry and a detailed discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Good analysis of what this career brings to the economy and society all supported by good research and examples.

A good description of a career. Some research provides insight into the required training and education, careers, income levels and projected income. Some appraisal of how the skills from this career can transfer to another job supported with some examples. Some appraisal of one specific industry and some discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Some analysis of what this career brings to the economy and society mostly supported by research and examples.

Limited research. Limited discussion of jobs, training, education, income, projected income, transferrable skills, contributions to the economy or society.

Fails to meet all of the criteria for a PASS grade

Section 3: Examine an unpaid occupation

Describe the volunteer organisation what kinds of activities and tasks are you likely to undertake. Explain what in particular attracted you to this area of volunteering and what training and/or education is required to volunteer in this occupation. Discuss the potential to have a paid position in this area and what it might be.
Discuss how the skills from this volunteer job lead you to other jobs or other careers, what this industry brings to the economy and society?

6 marks

An extremely clear and well-articulated description volunteer organisation. Accurate research provides exceptional insight into the required and desired training and education required to work for this organisation. Accurate appraisal of how the skills from volunteering can transfer to a paid job supported with well-considered examples. Precise analysis of what this volunteering brings to the economy and society all clearly supported by meaningful research with thoughtful examples.

A clear and well described volunteer organisation. Useful research provides good insight into the required and desired training and education required to work for this organisation. Good appraisal of how the skills from volunteering can transfer to a paid job with practical supporting examples. Thoughtful analysis of what this volunteering brings to the economy and society all nicely supported by meaningful research with thoughtful examples.

A good description of a volunteer organisation. Good research supporting the essential training and education required to work for this organisation. Some appraisal of how the skills from volunteering can transfer to a paid job. Limited examples. Some analysis of what this volunteering brings to the economy and society supported by some research and examples.

Limited research. Limited discussion of jobs, training, education, income, projected income, transferrable skills, contributions to the economy or society. Poor/no examples.

Fails to meet all of the criteria for a PASS grade

Section 4: Examine recruitment

Identify the major recruitment competitors such as SEEK.COM, Adecco etc. and discuss the predicted trends for recruitment over the next five years.
6 marks

More than ten clearly described and well researched top recruitment competitors identified. Diligence and attention in identifying more than five trends for the next five years. These trends are compiled from a wide variety of respected sources to form an original list.

More than seven clearly described and well researched top recruitment competitors identified. Evidence of wide research in identifying more than five trends for the next five years. These trends are compiled from a several respected sources to form an original list.

Five good descriptions supported by some research of the top recruitment competitors. Some research in identifying more than five trends for the next five years. These trends are reproduced from an already published list.

Five or less with limited description and limited research of the top recruitment competitors. Little or limited research in identifying more than five trends for the next five years. These trends are reproduced from an already published list.

Fails to meet all of the criteria for a PASS grade

Communication and Referencing

General presentation of the work including: report structure, formatting, grammar, writing style and proofreading.

Accurately & consistently adheres to APA 6th edition referencing style.

Accurately & consistently adheres to APA 6th edition referencing style.

Consistently clear and concise expression of ideas. No spelling errors and only minor grammatical errors. References presented show evidence of significant research and are used accurately. A professional report structure is adopted with a high quality introduction, body, and conclusion. A table of contents is provided and headings and sub-headings are well defined.

A satisfactory standard of expression. Expression of concepts is clear and concise. Very few spelling and/or grammar errors. Several references are presented and used accurately. A professional report structure is adopted with an introduction, body, and conclusion. A table of contents is provided and headings and sub-headings are well defined.

Some inconsistency in sentence structure. Clarity of expression could be enhanced by some revision. Some spelling errors and/or poor grammar. Several references are presented and used accurately. A professional report structure is adopted with a satisfactory introduction, body, and conclusion. A table of contents is provided and headings and sub-headings are used to a satisfactory level.