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HSC Option: Individuals and Work 3 - Coggle Diagram
HSC Option: Individuals
and Work 3
Youth Employment
Prepare and Plan for a Career
it is important to look at careers and career development early in life. understanding the many types of occupations and roles within a workplace will begin the process of developing a career plan.
starting this process later in schooling creates pressure and may lead to poor decisions.
study
training and hands-on experience
marketing yourself
Predominant
Work Patterns
Time of Year
the participation of young people in the labour force will depend on the time of year.
april-october: small change in participation
november-march: large change in participation.
coincides with school holidays and the completion of formal education.
Job Type
there is a large percentage of young people working in the service industry (hospitality and retail)
there is also a 24 hour demand in places such as fast-food restaurants and large retail outlets.
workers will generally be hired as casual employees
Career Choice
for young people who have left school and taken up traineeships or apprenticeships, working patterns will differ from those combining work and study.
for individuals working towards careers that require university degrees or other tertiary studies, a balance must be achieved. these young people will require flexibility in their work pattern.
Personal Management Skills
it is important to develop the skills of planning and organisation, clear communication, effective decision-making, and problem-solving.
these are essential to a workplace running effectively and efficiently.
Rights and Responsibilities
the same as the rights and responsibilities of all employees.
these relate to the rate of pay, leave entitlements, safety, on-the-job training, protection from unfair dismissal, etc.
because of a lack of education and a fear of job loss, young people may be vulnerable to unscrupulous employers.
Maintaining Work
Life Balance
Individual Roles
Work
employees of any working pattern will have responsibilities.
an employee must recognise these responsibilities and plan for them.
for many it is difficult to maintain a work-life balance as there are many responsibilities they must fulfil.
Leadership
leadership roles generally mean more responsibility, and the expenditure of more time and energy. individuals may take on leadership roles in many areas, including employment, parenting, volunteering, recreation and religion.
Parenting
parenting is a 24/7 job with limitless responsibilities.
parenting can be costly, and the high costs of child care may influence the number of other roles a parent may take on.
Caring
becoming a carer, either through planned or unplanned circumstances, will impact on an individual's ability to manage their work-life balance.
the level of dependency of the person in care and how much support a carer will need to provide will dictate how much time a carer has to fulfil their working role.
Volunteering
as volunteering is in the not-for-profit sector, there is no financial benefit, which means financial employment is needed to fulfil basic needs.
this can make it difficult to maintain a work-life balance.
Religion
the level of commitment will dictate the time spent and the roles an individual will adopt.
an individual may have to adopt a set of behaviours or meet expectations set out by the religious practice, such as prayer, baptism, confession meditation, fasting, pilgrimage, or the observance of special days.
Recreation
a non-work activity done for relaxation, enjoyment, or entertainment.
a personal commitment that can help create a work-life balance.
Study
continuing education either at TAFE, university or another education facility is a commitment with external deadlines.
this requires individuals to spend time researching and absorbing information, attending classes, and completing assignments.
Hobbies
activities based on interests. although they make time and energy, engaging in these activities may foster work-life balance.
Managing Multiple Roles
Negotiating and Sharing Roles
roles must be negotiated and shared by those family members with the capability to do so.
within the workplace, individuals working in teams may also negotiate roles, to recognise their strengths and weaknesses.
Utilising Workplace Structures
individuals need to recognise what support structures exist within the workplace.
having knowledge, overcoming pride, and being able to negotiate will impact on an employees ability to actively access these structures.
using these structures when necessary will enable an employee to meet their needs.
Managing Resources
resources can be interchanged our substituted. their intelligent use can assist individuals to effectively manage their multiple commitments.
by using sustainable resources, individuals are able to reduce spending and support the environment as well.
Accessing Support
many formal support networks, like childcare, are available to employees, but they come at a cost and require parents to budget and allocate resources to them.
informal support networks are a useful alternative; relying on friends, relatives and neighbours can give busy parents a more cost-effective substitute to paid services.
Using Technology
labour-saving devices and products reduce the energy output of humans. the time taken to complete domestic duties can be significantly reduced.