The Workplace Part 1

You will be required to follow the format below and research information regarding the organisation of the guest speaker for the day and submit an application outline for a role in their organisation.

Research activity 1
You will research the company 'Westvic Staffing Solutions'
complete the readings in each section and answer the question.

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* 1. Reading 1 : The skills and experience the company values.
First and foremost, you should know what the company looks for in a qualified candidate. This enables you to position yourself as the best candidate for the position.
To discover the skills and experience the employer values, read between the lines of their job postings. You can also find out information on the employer’s career page to get an idea of the type of employees their desire. In addition, reach out to current employees who work there and ask them about what their employer values most in the workplace.
Question 1 : Research the company web pages and determine the company values and what skills your believe they will look for in an employee ie hard skills/ soft skills which types of skills.

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* 2. Reading 2 : Key players of the organisation.
The key players within an organisation are those employees who hold important positions in the company. These individuals can be managers, department directors, and especially the CEO/president of the company.
You can find out who the key players of the organization by reading the employer’s “About” page and employee bios. It’s also a good idea to check out what these individuals say on Twitter and LinkedIn to learn what employees say about the company online.
Question 2 : Research on line and determine the company management and decision making structure and out line below.

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* 3. Reading 3 : News and recent events about the employer.
When you go into a job interview, it’s always a good idea to be knowledgeable about the company’s latest news and updates.
Most companies have a page on their website dedicated to press releases and events. This is a great source for you to find out information regarding the company’s latest news and updates.
Question 3 : Research the company website for press releases and events and dot point below those that are of interest to you.

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* 4. Reading 4 : The company's culture, mission, and values.
Job seekers should be able to confidently say they’re good fit for the company’s culture during any job interview. In fact, a Millennial Branding study says 43 percent of HR professionals believe cultural fit is the most important quality job seekers can have during the hiring process.
As you research the employer, pay attention to what’s written on their website regarding the company’s values and mission. You can also learn more about the company culture by following the organization on its social media networks.
Question 4 : What soft skills do you have that you believe are a fit with the organisations : dot point them below

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* 5. Reading 5 : Clients, products, and services.
As a potential employee, you need to have an idea of the type of work you’d be doing once hired. By having a general idea of who the company’s clients are and the types of products and services are offered, you’ll be more prepared for the interview, too.
To find out the company’s offerings, you can usually find them on the company’s website. You can also read through the company’s blog, case studies, and white pages to give you a better idea of their accomplishments.
Question 5 : Choose a job that is available on the guest speaker website and provide dot points of what type of work you will be doing when hired.  Put the name of the position at the top of the list

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* 6. Reading 6 : The person interviewing you.
Finally, you should find out who the interviewer will be. This will give you an advantage during the interview because you’ll have a better chance of connecting with them and sparking a meaningful conversation.
Now it might be a little tricky trying to find out who the interviewer is, but you should be able to locate the person’s name with a little investigation. First, try locating the person’s name from email you received regarding the interview. If you can’t find any information, reply to the email politely requesting the name of the person who’ll interview you.
Once you acquire the interviewer’s name, do some research on LinkedIn and Twitter.
This will help you learn about the interviewer’s background, their position with the company, and even some common interests you both share.
Question 6 : See if you can find this on the website / ad : if not note where you tried to find this information in your response.

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* 7. What platforms did you use for your research : note in dot point below.

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