Virtual Work Reality/Masterclass 1: Know Yourself

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Masterclass 1: Know Yourself

Introduction

Program level: Years 10-12
Duration: 45 minutes

Learning outcomes:
  • Students will develop self-awareness and understand how it relates to careers
  • Students will be able to identify their work preferences, the types of workplaces they might like to work in and ways they like to interact with others
Please see teacher notes section below that details how the Masterclass has been aligned to VCAL and Careers Curriculum Framework.

Resources required:
  • Computer and internet access
  • Worksheet - Your Values
Teacher notes: 
  • Class participation is necessary at certain times throughout the Masterclass.  Students may be required to discuss or complete activities during the videos
  • Additional resources are listed below that teachers may use to supplement the Masterclass session

Contents

Know Yourself Masterclass

Students will understand the importance of self-awareness for career choices

Video: Know Yourself - Introduction
Video: Know Yourself - Self-awareness for career choices
Activity: Your Values
Video: Know Yourself - Skills that employers want
Activity: Your Employability Skills
Video: Know Yourself - Summary

Teacher notes

Teacher notes
VCAL Learning areas
Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework

Additional resources

Students will identify their own skills and qualities and in relation to the Employability Skills

Department of Education and Training: Self Awareness Careers Resources
Job Jumpstart: Job Search Basics Workbook
Employability Skills Worksheet
Job Jumpstart: Employability skills profile
Your Career & You: Self-assessment for students and graduates

Career tools and videos

Video: Getting to know yourself
Quiz: Job Outlook Career Quiz
Aptitude Test: Good Careers Guide
Skills Match Tool

Further reading

Article: Know your work preferences
Article: Is this field of work right for me?
Article: What are employability skills?
Article: Know yourself. Get a better job
Youth Central: Employability skills