Work in conjunction with a partner with whom you feel comfortable FIRST write down your most likely preferred career choice. If you are not sure about a specific job at this stage, explain the type of organisation or general nature of the work that most interests you.

Then list in rank order the importance of these needs and expectations to you as an individual. Where possible provide supporting examples including from any short-term or parttime work experience.

Exchange accounts with a partner before proceeding further NOW taking turns you each play the role of ‘devil’s advocate’ and question the extent to which the list of critical employee needs matches effectively with the likely pattern of future employment ambitions.

Compare and discuss critically accounts with your partner and be prepared to explain and justify your views.

Discussion

✱ How difficult was it to avoid generalisations about what motivates other people?

✱ To what extent were you able to distance your own needs and expectations from work?

✱ What have your learnt and what conclusions do you draw from undertaking this exercise?

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1. Contributory pension scheme 2. Long-term job security 3. Safe working environment 4. Harmonious working relationships 5. Personal development and career progression 6. Attractive benefits package (and perks) 7. Leisure and sports facilities 8. Size of the organisation 9. Location 10. Average age of working colleagues 11. Group or team working 12. Flexible working hours 13. High basic salary 14. Perceived status of the organisation and/or its work 15. Wide diversity of members of staff 16. Extent to which work involves high level of ICT 17. Voluntary paid overtime 18. Challenging work with a sense of achievement 19. Autonomy on manner of undertaking tasks 20. Employee share ownership scheme YOU PARTNER