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This assignment is designed to further students understanding of the job market, volunteering and the current and future trends in recruitment and the tools available to find employment.






Step instructions:Answer ALL of the following questions:






Section 1: Examine the job market


This section examines the current job market




Step 1:Identify at least five predicted career trends for the next five years


Step 2:In general which careers are increasing? Decreasing?


Step 3:Discuss the expected trends in this area and comment on what is driving those trends.






Section 2: Examine a paid occupation


This section examines a career that might interest you in the current job market




Step 1:Go to the ‘Job Outlook’ website (https://joboutlook.gov.au/) (Yes! You may choose any other site capable of profiling careers) and search a career profile.




Step 2:Using your chosen career profile and additional research answer these questions:



  • Give a brief description of the types of jobs you could do within this career.

  • What kind of activities and tasks are you likely to undertake?

  • What training/education is required to apply for a career in this industry?

  • What is the likely income for a graduate? How is this income likely rise with experience?

  • How could the skills from this job lead you to other jobs or other careers? Please specify which jobs or careers you think these skills would be useful in.

  • In your opinion, what does this industry bring to society? Support this view with evidence.

  • In your opinion, what does this industry bring to the economy? Support this view with evidence.


Section 3: Examine an unpaid occupation


This section examines volunteering work that might interest you in the current job market






Step 1:Choose a volunteer organisation and answer these questions:



  • Give a brief description of the volunteer organisation and the job you would expect to do.

  • What kind of activities and tasks are you likely to undertake in this job?

  • Explain what in particular attracted you to this area of volunteering?

  • What training/education is required to volunteer in this occupation?

  • Is there potential to have a paid position in this area? Describe what that paid job might be.

  • How could the skills from this volunteering job lead you to other paid jobs or other paid


Section 4: Examine recruitment


This section examines the current recruitment market.






Step 1: Identify the major recruitment competitors such as SEEK.COM, Adecco etc. Your answer must identify and profileAT LEAST five competitorsand cannot use LinkedIn.




Step 2:Discuss the predicted trends for companies seeking to recruit new employeesover the next five years






Step 3:Offer a strategy for gaining employment in the career identified in Part 2. You must include:



  • Which companies would you target for employment?

  • How would you choose these companies and what research should you do on the company before applying for a job?

  • Giveat least three waysyou could seek employment with your chosen companies.

  • What would be the best of these recruitment options for you and why?



Rationale


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This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:



  • be able to identify personal examples of key employability skills, evaluate where personal skills require development and create a plan of action to show how skills will be developed.

  • be able to discuss the relationship between learning and career and life development, and apply this personally.

  • be able to develop practical competence through personal professional experience by participating in work placement, professional development or equivalent.

  • be able to identify personal career and life choices, go on to develop a strategy to achieve these, begin to apply them and appraise their efficacy.

  • be able to reflect on personal career and life choices.







Marking criteria and standards


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MARKING CRITERIA






















































MARKING CRITERIA



HD: 100 - 85



DI: 84.5 - 75



CR: 74.5 - 65



PS: 64.5 - 50



FL: 49.5 - 0



Section 1: Examine the job market


Identify five predicted job trends for the next five years and analyse which careers are increasing and decreasing. Choosing a specific industry focus on the possible careers within this industry and discuss the expected trends in this area


6 marks







More than ten clearly described and well researched top job trends for the next five years. Diligence and attention also given to the job trends within those careers. These trends are compiled from a wide variety of respected sources to form an original list. Accurate appraisal of the careers and jobs which are increasing and decreasing based on a precise and high level investigation drawn from multiple academic and general media sources. Deft appraisal one specific industry and an accurate and detailed discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Precise analysis of current trends and insightful prediction of the likely trends in this industry clearly supported by meaningful research with thoughtful examples.



Up to ten well described and researched top job trends for the next five years. Some attention also given to the job trends within those careers. The trends are compiled from several respected sources to form an original list. Practical appraisal of the careers and jobs which are increasing and decreasing based on a high level investigation drawn from several academic and general media sources. Well executed appraisal one specific industry and a detailed discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Excellent analysis of current trends and some insightful predictions of the likely trends in this industry clearly supported by research and examples.



Up to seven well described and researched top job trends for the next five years. Limited attention given to the job trends within those careers. The trends are not compiled into an original list from respected sources but are reproduced from respected sources. Some appraisal of the careers and jobs which are increasing and decreasing based on a modest investigation of academic and general media sources. Some appraisal of one specific industry and some discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Some analysis of current trends and some useful predictions of the likely trends in this industry. Evidence of search and some supporting examples.



Limited research. Five top job trends for the next five years with limited supporting evidence for the claims. Limited to no attention given to the job trends within those careers. The trends are taken from one source and reproduced without analysis. Little or limited appraisal of the careers and jobs which are increasing and decreasing and limited evidence for the claims. Poor appraisal of one specific industry. Superficial treatment of either jobs or careers but not both. Poor analysis of current trends and poor prediction of the likely trends in this industry. No examples.



Fails to meet all of the criteria for a PASS grade.



Section 2: Examine a paid occupation


Describe the types of jobs you could do and what kind of activities they involve. Discuss the training and/or education required to apply for a career in this industry and the likely income for a graduate. Discuss how this is this income likely rise with experience? Discuss how the skills from this job lead you to other jobs or other careers, what this industry brings to the economy and society?


6 marks







An extremely clear and well described career. Accurate research provides insight into the required and desired training and education, careers, income levels and projected income. Accurate appraisal of how the skills from this career can transfer to another job supported with well-considered examples. Deft appraisal of one specific industry and an accurate and detailed discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Precise analysis of what this career brings to the economy and society all clearly supported by meaningful research with thoughtful examples.



An excellent description of a career. Good research provides insight into the required and desired training and education, careers, income levels and projected income. Good appraisal of how the skills from this career can transfer to another job supported with useful examples. Good appraisal of one specific industry and a detailed discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Good analysis of what this career brings to the economy and society all supported by good research and examples.



A good description of a career. Some research provides insight into the required training and education, careers, income levels and projected income. Some appraisal of how the skills from this career can transfer to another job supported with some examples. Some appraisal of one specific industry and some discussion of the careers and jobs within that industry. Some analysis of what this career brings to the economy and society mostly supported by research and examples.



Limited research. Limited discussion of jobs, training, education, income, projected income, transferrable skills, contributions to the economy or society.



Fails to meet all of the criteria for a PASS grade



Section 3: Examine an unpaid occupation


Describe the volunteer organisation what kinds of activities and tasks are you likely to undertake. Explain what in particular attracted you to this area of volunteering and what training and/or education is required to volunteer in this occupation. Discuss the potential to have a paid position in this area and what it might be.
Discuss how the skills from this volunteer job lead you to other jobs or other careers, what this industry brings to the economy and society?


6 marks







An extremely clear and well-articulated description volunteer organisation. Accurate research provides exceptional insight into the required and desired training and education required to work for this organisation. Accurate appraisal of how the skills from volunteering can transfer to a paid job supported with well-considered examples. Precise analysis of what this volunteering brings to the economy and society all clearly supported by meaningful research with thoughtful examples.



A clear and well described volunteer organisation. Useful research provides good insight into the required and desired training and education required to work for this organisation. Good appraisal of how the skills from volunteering can transfer to a paid job with practical supporting examples. Thoughtful analysis of what this volunteering brings to the economy and society all nicely supported by meaningful research with thoughtful examples.



A good description of a volunteer organisation. Good research supporting the essential training and education required to work for this organisation. Some appraisal of how the skills from volunteering can transfer to a paid job. Limited examples. Some analysis of what this volunteering brings to the economy and society supported by some research and examples.



Limited research. Limited discussion of jobs, training, education, income, projected income, transferrable skills, contributions to the economy or society. Poor/no examples.



Fails to meet all of the criteria for a PASS grade



Section 4: Examine recruitment


Identify the major recruitment competitors such as SEEK.COM, Adecco etc. and discuss the predicted trends for recruitment over the next five years.
6 marks



More than ten clearly described and well researched top recruitment competitors identified. Diligence and attention in identifying more than five trends for the next five years. These trends are compiled from a wide variety of respected sources to form an original list.



More than seven clearly described and well researched top recruitment competitors identified. Evidence of wide research in identifying more than five trends for the next five years. These trends are compiled from a several respected sources to form an original list.



Five good descriptions supported by some research of the top recruitment competitors. Some research in identifying more than five trends for the next five years. These trends are reproduced from an already published list.



Five or less with limited description and limited research of the top recruitment competitors. Little or limited research in identifying more than five trends for the next five years. These trends are reproduced from an already published list.



Fails to meet all of the criteria for a PASS grade



Communication and Referencing


General presentation of the work including: report structure, formatting, grammar, writing style and proofreading.


Accurately & consistently adheres to APA 6th edition referencing style.

6 Marks





Excellent written expression and very clear articulation of ideas and concepts. Superior grammar and spelling skills. References presented show evidence of significant research and are used accurately. A professional report structure is adopted with an outstanding introduction, body, and conclusion. A table of contents is provided and headings and sub-headings are well defined.

Accurately & consistently adheres to APA 6th edition referencing style.



Consistently clear and concise expression of ideas. No spelling errors and only minor grammatical errors. References presented show evidence of significant research and are used accurately. A professional report structure is adopted with a high quality introduction, body, and conclusion. A table of contents is provided and headings and sub-headings are well defined.

Accurately & consistently adheres to APA 6th edition referencing style.

A satisfactory standard of expression. Expression of concepts is clear and concise. Very few spelling and/or grammar errors. Several references are presented and used accurately. A professional report structure is adopted with an introduction, body, and conclusion. A table of contents is provided and headings and sub-headings are well defined.

Consistently adheres to APA 6th edition referencing style.

Some inconsistency in sentence structure. Clarity of expression could be enhanced by some revision. Some spelling errors and/or poor grammar. Several references are presented and used accurately. A professional report structure is adopted with a satisfactory introduction, body, and conclusion. A table of contents is provided and headings and sub-headings are used to a satisfactory level.

Attempts to adhere to APA 6th edition referencing style.
Fails to meet all of the criteria for a PASS grade






Presentation


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This needs to be a professionally presented report. You will need a Cover Page, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Introduction, Conclusion and Reference List - all of which are not included in the word count.


Requirements


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APA (6th Edition) Referencing must be used, including in-text citations and complete and correctly formatted reference list. More information can be found here

Answered Same DayOct 08, 2021BUS110Charles Sturt University

Answer To: Task back to top This assignment is designed to further students understanding of the job market,...

Amit answered on Oct 16 2021
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Running Head: RECRUITMENT        1
RECRUITMENT        18
CURRENT AND FUTURE TRENDS OF CURRENT JOB MARKET
Executive Summary
In today’s scenario jobs are the foundation of our economic and social survival as they provide individuals meaning, self-respect, salary and the chance to make societal contributions. Today, there are apprehensions that this rapport is below the stress as physical change once again disrupts employment levels and occupational patterns. Our analysis provides grounds for optimism in this respect, which is far from being destined by technology and other trends; we find that many occupations have bright or open-ended employment prospects. Further, notably, we illustrate for different trending jobs and the way the skills mix of the workforce can be upgraded to target such
new opportunities. History is a reminder that investments in skills must be at the center of any long-term strategy for adjusting to structural change. A prerequisite for accessing the good information on skills needs without taking the risks blindly. We hope this report will help in providing the knowledge of current and future trends in job market.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary    2
Introduction    5
Section 1 – Examining the Job Market    5
Step 1 – Predicting the 5 Job Trends for Next Five Years    5
Step 2 – Careers Decreasing or Increasing    7
Step 3 – Driving Force of these Trends    8
Section 2 – Examination of a Paid Occupation    8
Part 1 - Interest Paid    8
Part 2 - Job Analysis of IT Business Analyst Jobs    8
Types of Jobs Available for IT Business Analysts    8
Functions and Activities Performed by IT Business Analyst    9
Essential Qualifications for IT Business Analyst Jobs    9
IT Business Analyst Average Financial Gain    10
Other Jobs are often done on the Abilities and Qualifications of Those Jobs    10
Impact of IT Business Analysts on the Society    11
Impact of IT Business Analysts on the Economy    11
Section 3 - Checking an Unpaid Profession    12
Step 1 - Voluntary Organization    12
Step 2 - Verbal Description    12
Section 4 – Examination of the Recruitment    13
Step 1 — List of Recruitment Companies    13
Job Hunt Websites    13
Cold Call    14
Recruits    14
Dixon Appointments    14
Mission Australia    14
Part 2 — Trends of Recruitment in the Forthcoming 5 Years    15
Step 3 — Strategy for Hiring    15
Conclusion    16
References    17
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to look at the present atmosphere of jobs obtainable in the market. This includes analysis of job trends, that is, what trends and conditions of jobs are on the market in the next five years. It additionally tells what jobs can increase or decrease within the marketplace for the future and what is going to be the impact on them. Much of the information has been gathered for government job search web site Job Outlook analysis and proposals or for indicating values in reports (Job Outlook, 2018). The most recent information is obtainable during this report, which is revealed in 2018, and every one edge is from 2018 to 2023. Job analysis knowledge and analysis is intended keeping in mind the conditions within the country of Australia.
Section 1 – Examining the Job Market
Step 1 – Predicting the 5 Job Trends for Next Five Years
A few years will bring a vast amendment in a business. As entrepreneurs use advanced technology, the approach we tend to live for generations, new areas develop, whereas others still exist. For instance, take Uber. Ten years ago, a world ride-sharing network on GPS was relentless. One of the essential factors in Australia's economic future is our speedily growing population. Job trends can then amendment supported demographics, cultural trends and new rising technologies.
Analysis and development in technologies like robotics, AI, and more will affect several industries. It may be calculable that the mechanism is replaced with or so 40–75 million jobs worldwide. Jobs like Retail help, client Services, Finance Admin, Elementary Storage and far a lot of are lost or lost because of AI. Besides, selling may be a critical job sector in Australia, using around 269,000 staff across the country (Job Outlook, 2018). With such a large amount of skills in the trade and market, which are speedily dynamical in terms of in-demand skills and rising technologies, there is no shortage of competition during this field.
    To accomplish this, the health care and social support industries are expected to grow by twenty.9 per cent by 2019 — the govt. Job search web site Job Outlook same that a tributary issue is that the increasing range of made adult adults (Job Outlook, 2018). With a calculable growth of 14.4 per cent, professional, scientific and technical service employees are in demand in the coming years. In the region, design and engineering can have significantly robust growth, with roles in these areas expected to grow to 429 000, or 17.3 per cent, over the ensuing five years (Job Outlook, 2019).
An Ensuing trend, which will build a significant amendment, is the invention of automatic driving vehicles or driverless cars and is not far-flung. Uber and plenty of their alternative partners have already started trials of self-driving vehicles. Taxi riding and ride-sharing work are also reduced, which can affect the roles of the many drivers (Herzog, 2019). Along with taxi driving, Uber also started transporting food from restaurants to customers' homes. Because of this technology, Uber is close to sue many taxi drivers and rent automotive owners in Australia.
Operating offsite or engaging from the house is conjointly a future trend. This trend has been within the trade for a protracted time. However, it is not being employed much. It may be foretold that this might be the long run of tomorrow's job. It is a regular operational mode for five-hundredths of the United States of America population. The next future trend might permit the trade to analysis numerous sources of fuel.
As already understood, there are several cars on the market within the market, that run on electrical fuel or renewable fuel, for instance, Tesla cars, Toyota hybrid engines and many additional. The engines of this automotive run on electrical power, not on gasoline or diesel. This modification will have an impression on fuel industries, transportation industries, and so jobs in it will be affected.
Step 2 – Careers Decreasing or Increasing
Machines are intake up the talent of human servants. Moreover, this is often not regarding jobs that are repetitive and low-skill. Automation, robotics, algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) have shown in recent times that they will work typically or maybe higher than humans, as well as dermatologists, claim adjusters, lawyers, retailers, there are patrol agents and more. The projection information of the labor market employment by the Department of Jobs and Small Business shows what demand can increase within the next five years of form 2018.
Consecutive five years can see the best demand for CEOs, general managers and legislators, requiring 3319.2, then in 2018 a current price of 2993.4. Australia's seasonally adjusted percent enlarged from 5.3 per cent to 5.3 per cent in August 2019. Mastery is the prime industry over consecutive five years to 2022, and it is no surprise that health care and social support jobs are in high demand. Per the report, the arenas can expertise the best growth at 16.1% (or 250,500 jobs) (Job Outlook, 2019).
This is often thanks to Australia's growing population, the implementation of the National social insurance theme and also the increasing demand for service and home-care services. There are many excellent reasons to figure during this trade. First of all, it is an implausibly regardful career path that may show you a distinction within the lives of others. Secondly, the roles are varied and they might vary from community care to nursing. Finally,...
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