BIHM and BITM Work Integrated Learning WIL Information
BIHM and BITM Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Information Session
A word from previous students…
By the end of this session you will: • Understand WHAT WIL is • Understand WHY you need to start planning now • Know WHAT you need to do to get a placement
What is Work Integrated Learning? The overall structure • Final Semester of your degree = 60 Credits = Four Papers @ Level 7 • 300 hours total plus 20 hours study per week • ideally 25 hours for 12 weeks • or 20 hours for 15 weeks • Complete a project that you design • During WIL you need to: • have “hands on” experience with tasks related to your degree • undertake a workplace project where you connect theory with practice.
Different forms of WIL placements • • Paid or unpaid Part of a permanent position Extension of a part time job Working on special projects Covering staff on leave Supporting teams in busy periods Formal internships Volunteering as a stepping stone and for your CV!
Doing/Working Communicating Reflecting on experience Researching theory Writing YOU Student Industry Mentor / Supervisor Work Integrated Learning At their workplace Weekly meetings Open communication I have an exciting final semester where I integrate work with my learning and. develop a relevant workplace project Academic Supervisor Working with you to focus your project Feedback on drafts Professionalism & advice wider university resources
Focus time • Write down two places you would like to approach • Practise introducing yourself and your final semester paper with the people at your table • Few people find this easy • This is why we have workshops for you to attend with the Employability Lab • You also need to practise your introductions with friends first!
Career. Hub Stages to complete – next actions General Preparation: 3 -6 months prior • General preparation • 3 -6 months prior • Start today • Information session TICK • WIL Registration DO-IT / TICK • Enrol on ARION • Start your Placement Search • Start now! Placement Approval: 2 -4 weeks prior • Once you have secured a placement complete steps 8 -10 • The 12 step handout includes the information you need to collect from you Industry Mentor (Step 9 Form). • Step 11: Megan & Yvonne sign online • Step 12: Automatic • All 12 steps must be completed Step 7: Check you are enrolled on Arion Paper: HOSP 797 or TOUR 797
WIL resources • Workgroup page • Career. Hub > My Groups > Hospitality and Tourism WIL • https: //careerhub. aut. ac. nz/workgroups/hospitality-and-tourism-work-integrated-learning
FAQs & Drop-In
The AUT Edge Award • As well as good academic grades, employers also look for graduates with the ‘C’ skills: collaboration, co-operation, community, curiosity, communication and creativity. The AUT Edge Award helps you develop these skills. • • Components of the AUT Edge Award: Volunteering Employability Leadership and challenge Reflection
Where do you find a placement? 1. You may already have a job in the industry, you can ask if you can complete your placement there 2. You could get a paid job hoping that you would be able to complete your WIL placement at this job 3. You could approach industry organisations to ask if they would host you for your WIL placement • Start with the contacts you have already!
Networking • Contact people you know who work in the industry – family, friends of friends • Contact people you know who know someone that works in the industry • What about your sports, cultural or church groups? • What about at your current part time job? • Use social media! • For helpful information read the Career Resources sheet: ‘Networking’
Contacting Employers Direct • Identify organisations you can approach directly. • Contacting employers directly can be hard to do at first, but with practise you will feel more confident. • Decide on how you will contact them i. e. email, in person, phone • Make a spreadsheet to keep track of who, how and when you make contact
Spreadsheet headings Date Organisation Contacted Mode of contact Contact Person details Position applied for (formal or cold call for placement) Follow-up date Follow-up preparation (day, time, CV, interview outfit - in person? ) • Notes to self • •
Helpful resources • Preparing to meet a potential employer • How to talk to employers • Questions you may be asked in interviews Check – Careerhub – for more really useful ideas
JOB and PLACEMENT SEARCH SKILLS • • There is no one best method for finding placements or jobs. It is effective to use a range of strategies. Target your search to suitable placements and employers. Do not rely on advertised positions alone Diversify your job search methods to increase your success Follow up your approaches to organisations Consider an informational interview first It is not easy so you need to remain positive and persevere!
Hints for finding a placement • Visit AUT Employability Lab • We have employability workshops! • Fine tune your professional profile • Including your online brand i. e. Linkedin • Reach out to your personal networks • cultural groups, sports clubs, church groups, social media
What is next? • Complete stages 1 – 6 on Career. Hub now! • Start your search now! • Have a placement agreement signed and uploaded to Career. Hub two weeks prior to the semester start date. • Semester Two 2017 – by 3 July • Agreement signed by you and your industry mentor • Your placement is not officially confirmed until the placement agreement is uploaded to your Careerhub including the AUT signature
HOMEWORK • Watch this video of what employers have to say about WIL (formally Co-op) • Set up your placement search plan
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