Jobs and unemployment presentation for English.pptx

Presentation for English language on Jobs and Unemployment

1. Jobs and unemployment Dávid Páchnik

2. White-collar jobs Skills: Computer literacy (Excel, Word, email, etc.) Analytical thinking Communication (written and verbal) Time management Project management Decision-making Research and reporting Qualities: Professionalism Attention to detail Reliability Initiative Critical thinking Teamwork Adaptability to change

3. Typical white-collar jobs Usually higher wages, office jobs University degree often required

4. Blue-collar jobs Typical Skills: Technical skills Mechanical ability Physical strength and stamina Manual dexterity Problem-solving Safety awareness Reading and interpreting instructions Typical Qualities: Reliability Attention to detail Discipline Work ethic Team spirit Flexibility Endurance

5. Typical Blue-collar jobs Usually lower wages, physical labour No need for university degree

6. Pink collar???? Jobs typically associated with women Nurse Housekeeper Waitress Household chores Why shouldn’t we use that term? Gender stereotyping Outdated label Lack of prestige https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NzqUDz1lyE

7. Questions What kind of skills and qualities do you have? White-collar or blue-collar job? Bonus question for girls (or boys) White-collar or blue-collar husband?

8. How to prepare for jobs Formal education Practical experience Additional forms Online courses Books etc. Question What is more important, formal education or experience?

9. Personal Job questions! What type of job is best suited for you? Do you need a university degree? How much money you want to earn from your job?

10. Entre….. Can you spell it? Involves risk-taking and innovation Requires problem-solving and leadership skills Offers independence and flexibility Can drive economic growth and job creation Would you like to run your own business?

11. Slovak job market

12. Choosing a job Wages Working hours Safety/conditions Location Career opportunity Colleagues Customer/employee satisfaction Benefits This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

13. Jobs preferences What is important for you when choosing a job? Career or work-life balance?

14. Searching for a JOB Searching for the right company Creating your own CV Going to an interview Signing a work contract

15. CV Work experience Education Personal information Hobbies Extracurricular activities Languages Volunteer work Certificates What to exclude? Unprofessional email addresses Personal details (e.g., age, marital status, religion) Salary expectations Negative language or reasons for leaving jobs Spelling and grammar mistakes Photos (unless required) Lies or exaggerated skills

16. Questions Have you ever been to a job interview? Do you find job interviews stressful? Have you ever looked for a job? Where have you looked for a job? Are you proud of your CV?

17. Unemployment Poverty Economic insecurity Drug addiction Social divisions Food insecurity Homelessness Unrest in the streets Crime This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

18. Unemployment statistics

19. More statistics

20. Supporting the unemployed Unemployment benefits Charities Family Church Friends Labour office

21. Your future Do you think that you will be successful? Are you confident in yourself? Are you looking forward to your professional life?

22. Thank you for your attention This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC