Work Effectively in a Business Environment

Activity I

Match each scenario with the most appropriate career path (listed in career planning). You will notice that the scenarios are out of time sequence.

Scenario
Type of career path

1. Janet Parker has worked in 4 of the 6 departments at Swaggies. She has learnt skills along the way that give her a good understanding of the running of the whole business. It wasn’t long before the competitor, Anzacs, offered her a promotions position with a big increase in salary. She grabbed the opportunity.

2. Janet began at Swaggies as a receptionist 15 years ago. She found it rewarding and the staff very friendly. It was much better than her previous job. Because it was such a great place to work, she decided to push on with her career in Swaggies. Her skills were quickly recognised and she took on more and more responsibility, until she was appointed the Administration Manager

3. Janet held this position for 2 years then moved to the Marketing Department to help the Marketing & Sales Manager, Kylie Adams. Janet learnt a lot about marketing. Swaggies then decided to set up a branch in New Zealand. Janet went to Christchurch for 12 months to set up the office and assist with the other departments. Eventually, Janet went back to her old job as Administration Manager

Answer Activity I

Activity I Answer

Scenario
Type of career path

1. Janet Parker has worked in 4 of the 6 departments at Swaggies. She has learnt skills along the way that give her a good understanding of the running of the whole business. It wasn’t long before the competitor, Anzacs, offered her a promotions position with a big increase in salary. She grabbed the opportunity.
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2. Janet began at Swaggies as a receptionist 15 years ago. She found it rewarding and the staff very friendly. It was much better than her previous job. Because it was such a great place to work, she decided to push on with her career in Swaggies. Her skills were quickly recognised and she took on more and more responsibility, until she was appointed the Administration Manager
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3. Janet held this position for 2 years then moved to the Marketing Department to help the Marketing & Sales Manager, Kylie Adams. Janet learnt a lot about marketing. Swaggies then decided to set up a branch in New Zealand. Janet went to Christchurch for 12 months to set up the office and assist with the other departments. Eventually, Janet went back to her old job as Administration Manager
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return to Topic 3

Scenario	Type of career path
1. Janet Parker has worked in 4 of the 6 departments at Swaggies. She has learnt skills along the way that give her a good understanding of the running of the whole business. It wasn’t long before the competitor, Anzacs, offered her a promotions position with a big increase in salary. She grabbed the opportunity.
2. Janet began at Swaggies as a receptionist 15 years ago. She found it rewarding and the staff very friendly. It was much better than her previous job. Because it was such a great place to work, she decided to push on with her career in Swaggies. Her skills were quickly recognised and she took on more and more responsibility, until she was appointed the Administration Manager
3. Janet held this position for 2 years then moved to the Marketing Department to help the Marketing & Sales Manager, Kylie Adams. Janet learnt a lot about marketing. Swaggies then decided to set up a branch in New Zealand. Janet went to Christchurch for 12 months to set up the office and assist with the other departments. Eventually, Janet went back to her old job as Administration Manager