Unit 8: Working in industry

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Further Education Unit 8: Industry in Context Fichas sobre Unit 8: Working in industry, creado por c.gale el 07/01/2015.
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4 types of contract Full-time Part-time Fixed term Freelance
Full-time Often a permanent position Working around 39 hours/week
Part-time Often a permanent position Half the hours or less of a full-time contract
Fixed term A job that lasts only for a specific amount of time, e.g. 1 month, 1 year
Freelance Working for yourself (self-employed) You choose when to work and who to work for
Benefits of full & part-time jobs Job security Regular Income Holiday pay Sick pay Pension Training opportunities Chance of promotion
Drawbacks of full and part-time work Limited holiday Limited flexibility Redundancy Opportunities rare in media May lack opportunities for promotion
Benefits of fixed term work Flexibility Holiday Pay (possible) Sick Pay (possible) Promotion / full time opportunities Tax/NI done for you
Drawbacks of fixed term jobs Limited security Unemployment when contract ends No pension No Training
Benefits of freelance Flexibility Control of work / life balance Choose who you work for Better rates of pay Future employment opportunities Good networking Build a reputation
Drawbacks of freelance Limited 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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