In a nutshell

Introduction
Welcome
Part 1 - Making the transition from Education to Work
After School
Whats a year at school worth?
Think you are ready for work?
So now what?
Whats changed since Mum and Dad's time?
Technology and Work
Needing Work
Worked Examples
What to expect at work
How long will I be working ?
Loving Your Work
Work Situations
People I'll meet
Professional - whats that?
Work Rewards
Who loves their work?
First job - future Job
Examples of work situations
30 self improvement tips that work
Key messages Part 1
Part 2 - WorkLife experience and tips
Your most important asset
People are watching
Online Reputation
Attitude
Don't mention these things!
Motivation
Ethics
I'm in a team!
When teams go wrong
Behaviour at work
Work Language
Dealing with Bosses
Your co-workers - friends or enimies?
Talking to yourself
Improving yourself
Politics at work
Summary lessons from Part 2
Part 3 - Doing your job well
Training and learning on the job
Customer Service
Managing Time
Internet and Social Media
Office Communications
Rotarians Work Experience
Summary of Part 3
Part 4 - The rules of the game
Before your first day
On you first day
What your employer owes you
Work Agreements are important
Can I be asked to work for no pay?
Bullying and unfair dismissal
Workplace Safety
Meetings and workstations
Summary of the rules and some tips
Links
Files
Photo Albums

Key Messages from Part 2

  • �  Your reputation will follow you through your work life. Build a good one

  • �  When you are at work, whether it’s in person, or online, people will be judging you

  • �  Relationships change as you transition from education to work. Try to manage personal and professional relationships

  • �  Your attitude can be worth a lot more than your educational qualifications

  • �  New starters need to learn the work language

  • �  Never criticise or complain at work

  • �  Look for things to keep you motivated

  • �  Be optimistic and do things that develop a positive self-image

  • �  Support your reputation by being ethical in all your dealing with people

  • �  Team playing at work is a skill – look for ways to improve it

  • �  There will be jargon at work. Be patient. Don’t let it overwhelm you

  • �  You are going to meet all sorts of people at work. Be friendly, but be professional. It’s all about the job.

  • �  Be cautious about building friendships at work. They can backfire badly

  • �  There are heaps of ways to self-improve. Adopt the ones that suit you

  • �  Politics at work is real. Don’t meddle in them as a new starter. Focus on the job