"Your sitting at home bored and want to go bowling with your mates but can't because you have no money and your mum and dad have said they cant afford to keep giving you money whenever you feel, so you try and do a few extra jobs around
house but this only amounts to a bit of extra change in your pocket and simply is not enough to go out and enjoy yourself with your mates."If above statement sound like you then you could benefit from getting yourself a part-time job or a Saturday job.
Lets review you!
Get a pen and piece of paper and list all skills that make you who you are, these can include things like;
* A good listener
This is when you are good at taking information in by reading something or listening carefully to what is being said. It also shows that you can provide accurate information either by speaking or producing a document.
* Application of number
This is when you are confident with numbers and can use them effectively. You will be comfortable about using them and able to solve problems quickly and accurately.
* You are good on computers (IT)
This is when you are able to deal with new technology, use computers and other technical equipment to produce and present accurate data.
* You are good at solving problems
This is when you can use your own initiative to work and solve problems. You will be able to provide information and describe problem and be able to recognize a problem when it occurs.
* Your a quick learner
This is when you have ability to learn new things quickly.
* Can speak other languages
This is when you have ability to speak fluently in another language.
* Good written communication skills
* Good verbal communication skills
This is when you are good at taking information in by reading something or listening carefully to what is being said. It also shows that you can provide accurate information either by speaking or producing a document.
* The ability to work in a team
This is when you can show that you work well using your own initiative as well as being able to work well as part of a team. You will have great interpersonal skills, you are good with people from a wide range of backgrounds and will be able to manage your own workload and recognize when and where improvements can be made.
* The ability to work independently
This is when you can show that you work well using your own initiative.
* Prompt and reliability
This shows that your are always prompt (on-time) and you are reliable enough to do job at hand.
* Improving own learning & performance
This is when you can recognize your weaknesses and make appropriate steps to improve them. You will be learning throughout your time at school or college and more you do more you will improve
