The Be Real The Be Real GameGame

• Change is Constant• Learning is Ongoing• Focus on the Journey• Follow Your Heart• Access Your Allies

What is The Be Real What is The Be Real Game?Game?More like a simulation than a

gameYou get to try out ‘real life’You will assume the role of an

adult in a work situation – this person may or may not be the same gender

DefinitionsDefinitionsJob: One person’s specific task or tasks in one

particular work situation.

Occupation: A general name for the type of work people do in many different ways and in many different places.

Career: The combined total of all of the events in our lives, from the time we’re born until we die, including education, work, family, leisure activities and more.

Personal SkillsPersonal Skills

Are usually associated with one’s personality and attitude. For example: dependability, sense of humour, enthusiasm.

Technical SkillsTechnical Skills

Are specific to one or a few jobs. These skills are usually learned in school or on the job..

Transferable SkillsTransferable Skills

Are the opposite of technical skills and can be used in many different jobs. These skills are learned and used in school, work, and everyday experiences.

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1. In the next few years, the jobs available to you will basically be very close to those available today.

2. When you loose a job, one good idea is to retrain for another line of work.

3. An economic recession is a surge in business and financial activity during which many new jobs may be created

4. A ‘pink slip’ is a fairly common form of reward for hard work and diligence.

5. If you make the right career decision when you leave school, it will be pretty much smooth sailing for the rest of your career.

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6. If you are laid off it’s entirely your responsibility to find the right training and the right new job for you.

7. Following your heart and your dreams are as important as studying economic realities.

8. It won’t be too helpful to talk to older people about your career since the working world you’re going to enter is so different from what they have known.

9. As long as you work hard and get good marks, the actual courses you study in high school won’t make a big difference on your life/work choices later in life.

10. Networking is a career exploration process by which a person might find work with the help of others.

Making a CommunityMaking a CommunityCommunities will be randomly

selected – just like in real life You never know who your

neighbours will be

Making a CommunityMaking a CommunityDecide on a name for your

communityDraw your streets & decide who

from your community will live where

Cut out & paste your community profile template in the spot where you will live

Words in bold refer to skills (transferable

and technical)

Subjects or areas of interest from your high school years

Name of degree/diplom

a/certificate or courses from

post-secondary

Clear mention &

examples of personal

skills

Family status

Partner up with someone in your community and

interview each other about your role

histories.

REMEMBER: You are answering the

questions as the person in your history,

not as you

Why Would You Look For Why Would You Look For Work?Work?Personal Initiative DownsizingRestructuringEnvironmental FactorsTechnological Change

Use your real name but make up an address

from the community that you and your partners

formed

Secondary = High SchoolPost-secondary = college, university, technical schoolOther Education = short

courses, on the job training, etc.

Use your role history but make up the names of

companies

Leave it blank if your role history hasn’t

mentioned it

Refer to your role history

Your hobbies & interests describe you just as much

as your personality traits do

Make up names of people based on your role history

and your past work experience

Walk around the room and find a job ad that matches well with the skills from your role

history

REMEMBER: Follow your role history not

what you want

When you think you have found the right job ad fill out the job

application form

InterviewsInterviewsYou will interview for the job you

are applying forIf you do well in the interview

and suited to the job – you’re hired

If you are not suited for the job – try again

Interviews – things to think Interviews – things to think aboutaboutBe:

◦Professional◦Polite◦Friendly◦Dressed appropriatley ◦Prepared

Interviews – things to think Interviews – things to think aboutaboutYour résumé & application form:

◦Highlights your skills◦Are neat & free of errors◦Has complete information

Your Interview◦Know your resume◦Listen to the questions◦Highlight transferable skills◦Relate skills & experience to the job

your applying for

Congratulations!!!!!

You have a new job!

Where will you live?

What will you drive?

What other things do you want to

buy?

You must choose a place to live and two things you would like to

spend your money on.Cut them out, glue them on you

community profile template.

Monthly BudgetMonthly Budget Gross Monthly Income:

Is the total of all your pay cheques from any paid

work roles you hold before any deductions.

Net Monthly Income:

Is what is left after deductions, which is

often 30-50 % less than gross.

Utilities - $ per monthUtilities - $ per month

Telephone - $ per month

Basic Telephone service: $ 35With extra services: $ 50Each extra phone: $ 15Internet Connection: $ 30

Heating - $ per month

Heating for small apartment: $ 80Large 2 bedroom apartment or small house: $ 130For larger home: $ 200 +

Electricity/ Light - $ per month

Electricity for small apartment: $ 50

For large apartment or small house: $ 80

For larger home: $ 150

Groceries - $ per monthGroceries - $ per month

Per ADULT:

Thrifty plan: $120(very careful shopping, no frills)Low cost plan: $160(everything from scratch, 1 - 2 treats per week)Moderate plan: $220(more variety and more treats)Luxury plan: $300+(Anything you like, including; convenience, specialties)

Per CHILD ( up to 2 yrs):

Thrifty plan: $80Moderate plan: $100Up to 6 yrsThrifty plan: $100Moderate plan: $130 Per CAT: $20 Per DOG: $30 (small)

$60 (large)

Total Monthly Regular Total Monthly Regular ExpensesExpensesClothing $ per

month

Per ADULT:Thrifty plan, shopping at second hand stores: $40Moderate plan: $80For high-visibility occupations: $120+

Insurance $ per month

Basic Medical/dental per Adult: $100

per Child: $30Basic Life Insurance, per Adult: $80Renters home insurance: $35

Personal Spending Per Adult: $20Per Child:$30Per Adult: in high-visibility occupation $40 +

Expenses / $ per monthExpenses / $ per monthCable:

Basic Cable in your area: $15All stations: $25

Vacations:

Resort Holiday, per person: $ 1000Camping Holiday, per person$100/week

Miscellaneous

Most working people spend$100 per month on coffees and snacks

Job Change StrategiesJob Change StrategiesExplore your industryRetrain within your industryRetrain for a new occupationRelocateSelf- employmentEntrepreneurial spirit

Job Change StrategiesJob Change StrategiesNetworkingUsing school, community &

familyGetting an interviewPreparing a good résuméDeveloping the right attitudeResearching the job marketGetting work experience

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