Flashcards
Unit 8: Working in industry
Cards in this deck (11)
- 14 types of contractFull-time
Part-time
Fixed term
Freelance - 2Full-timeOften a permanent position
Working around 39 hours/week
- 3Part-timeOften a permanent position
Half the hours or less of a full-time contract
- 4Fixed termA job that lasts only for a specific amount of time, e.g. 1 month, 1 year
- 5FreelanceWorking for yourself (self-employed)
You choose when to work and who to work for
- 6Benefits of full & part-time jobsJob security
Regular Income
Holiday pay
Sick pay
Pension
Training opportunities
Chance of promotion
- 7Drawbacks of full and part-time workLimited holiday
Limited flexibility
Redundancy
Opportunities rare in media
May lack opportunities for promotion
- 8Benefits of fixed term workFlexibility
Holiday Pay (possible)
Sick Pay (possible)
Promotion / full time opportunities
Tax/NI done for you
- 9Drawbacks of fixed term jobsLimited security
Unemployment when contract ends
No pension
No Training
- 10Benefits of freelanceFlexibility
Control of work / life balance
Choose who you work for
Better rates of pay
Future employment opportunities
Good networking
Build a reputation
- 11Drawbacks of freelanceLimited security
No pension
No Training
No holiday Pay
No Sick Pay
Tax/NI – You have to do it
Self-motivation
Self-promotion
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- Further Education Unit 8: Industry in Context Flashcards on Unit 8: Working in industry, created by c.gale on 07/01/2015.
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- c.gale · Jan 2015
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