Questionnaire

Questionnaire for Quy Orchestra

1. State your role:

____________________

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your current system:

3. I think one detail or user requirement that I think is essential in a working system is:

________________________________

4. Are you willing to donate any personal funds towards the orchestra?

Y / N

5. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the following?

Orchestra:

Charity:

6. Are you able to help out with some kind of charity work?

Y / N

7. How can the orchestra rely on its local community for help?

________________________________

8. How can we help to reduce costs when using our new system?

________________________________

9. List one piece of advice you can personally offer the orchestra regarding it’s new IT system.

________________________________

10. By undertaking a system analysis, we can improve the way the orchestra functions and help better manage the orchestras resources and time:

Strongly agree

Agree

Don’t Know

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Questionairre

Job Searching Task

The job I would like to acquire is a job in the industry of Information and Communication Technology.
I would find a job involving one of the following to be suitable: Programming, Website development, Administrative duties, Maintenance & Repair and Construction.
I would like to find a job in the industry of Information and Communication Technology because it relates to my course and I feel that by having the qualifications and skills I will acquire from taking part in the course that I will be able to make a better entry into the IT industry and better advance myself as an employee.

Job 1: Junior Embedded C/C Software Engineer

Recruiter: Cooper Lomaz Recruitment
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Sector: IT & Telecoms - Other IT & Telecoms
Job Type: Permanent
Date: 25 Sep
Applications: 93
Job ref no: 17949709
Duration: Permanent
Job Description:
Cooper Lomaz require a Junior Embedded C/C Software Engineer for our well known client based in Cambridge.You should have a good grasp of programming in C and C. You should have the ability to communicate clearly and express ideas, and preferably express your "workings" using a whiteboard. As a team player, you will contribute to the development of innovative display drivers and touch screen systems.This role is URGENT, suitable candidates should forward their CV as soon as possible. Only applicants eligible to work in the UK should apply.

Job 2: Web Team Manager

Recruiter: Omnium IT Recruitment
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £300.00 - £360.00 per day
Sector: IT & Telecoms - Web Developer
Job Type: Contract
Date: 27 Aug
Applications: 5
Job Description:
You must have experience of
•Experience of managing or supervising staff
•In depth experience of producing, planning, editing and managing content for a major website
•Working in a structured manner on major web projects.
•Working in a professional environment and liaising with a wide range of people at all levels
•Editorial or journalism experience

Skills, abilities and knowledge

•A high level of literacy and an eye for detail
•Numeracy
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Good general ICT skills
•Negotiation skills
•Project Management skills
•Web page content and development skills
•Able to prioritise and use initiative
•Excellent understanding of websites and the internet
•Understanding of web design and authoring

Job 3 - VB.NET Software Developer

Recruiter: Cooper Lomaz Recruitment
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Sector: IT & Telecoms
Job Type: Permanent
Date: 23 Nov
Applications: 15
Job ref no: 18351813
Duration: Permanent

My leading client is looking for a0n additional Software Developer to join their team. The successful applicant will be working from their new office in Cambridge on a range of exciting projects. The selected candidate will be required to develop Web-based software systems, whilst helping with the ongoing support and maintenance of these systems.

Key Duties:
* Developing, Testing and Supporting Systems
* Updating programs
* Identify potential issues caused by updating software on other systems
* Performance Analysis of Systems
* Liaising with users and 3rd Parties Key Skills required;
* Strong experience with VB.NET
* High proficiency with SQL Server (ideally 2005)
* A strong Academic background - either College or University Degree in Computer Science
* Good Web Development/Design skills (HTML)
* Database Design skills
* Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written

In addition to an excellent salary, my client offers an attractive benefits package, which includes a pension, good working hours and a good holiday entitlement. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong VB.NET Developer to join a leading client opening a new office and expanding their business. Only applicants eligible to work in the UK should apply.

My Personal Learning Plan

I plan to use my qualifications and skills gained through taking part in this BTEC National Course for IT Practictioners and apply them in the workplace to successfully enter the IT Industry with a promising career.

Eight Learning Styles

Visual,
Kinesthetic,
Aural,
Verbal,
Logical,
Social,
Solitary,
Naturalistic.

Unit One: Valued Employee Attributes and Skills Assignment

Group 1

Software knowledge
Category: Skill
This could include knowledge of:
Programming
Software maintenance (Diagnostics)
Different Operating Systems
Software which is useful in the workplace

And is important to an employer because:
It means you are experienced in subjects which may help you perform your job more effectively.


Team working
Category: Skill
Being a team player is important to an employer because: It shows your ability to communicate with other people and interact with them in a way which is socially acceptable.


Leadership skills
Category: Skill
Leadership skills are important because: It shows your commitment to your job and makes you more eligible for managerial positions since you have what it takes to supervise others in the workplace.

Group 2

Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 1984
Category: Skill
This is important to employers because: sensitive customer details must be kept safe and confidental; they must not be distributed to 3rd party companys. When a company collects data from a customer or client they must abide by the DPA 1984 and protect the data.

Verbal and numeric skills
Category: Skill
Verbal and numeric skills are important to an employer because: It means you are able to present yourself and the company you are working for as formal and educated which helps promote business.



Being competitive
Category: Attribute
This involves knowledge of rival firms and is important because: In businesses that make large amounts of profit it is important to ensure competition with rival companies is monitored. By being competitive you show your willingness to help the business succeed.
employers also like competitive members of staff on the team as they are often innovative and creative. They may develop new ways of working that give the company the edge over their rivals.

Group 3

Planning
Category: Skill
Planning a project may involve collecting feedback from users or customers in order to improve a service. You might also look at sets of figures to see whether or not a project is financially viable. Planning skills are therefore important because: It shows that you are able to use communication skills to extract valuable information and relay information. This also shows the employer your devotion to your work.


Dependable/Reliable
Category: Attribute
It is very important that an employer feels that they can depend on a staff member and their contribution to the organisation because: the staff member can be depended upon to do the job that they have been employed to do to a high standard and often with minimum supervision.



Becoming a ‘greener’ organisation
Category: Attribute
The company policy may involve car sharing, facilities for gym membership and recycling. This is important because: It helps maintain a positive public relation and is good for business. If a company is seen as ‘being green’ they are seen as good people.

Group 4

Time management
Category: Skill
Being able to draw up a schedule of tasks and prioritise events is important because: It shows that you can work with and stick to deadlines which is very important in a large business which makes financial deals with companies all over the world.


Problem-solving
Category: Skill
Being able to work through and demonstrate good, problem-solving techniques will ensure that problems are recognised early. This is important because: it shows you are observant and eager to solve problems within a company which in turn will improve the company as a whole.


Promoting an organisational brand or image
Category: Skill
Using correct company literature and letterheads, complying with the company dress code ensures that: the company maintains good public relations. This also puts you in good standing with the company because you are contributing to the company’s promotion.