Dream Magazine - January 2019 (English)

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HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR

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ARE JOBS FOR WOMEN AND MEN FIXED? PAGE 04 MAKING IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM

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BECOME A CAREER COUNSELOR

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THROUGH THE LENS

THROUGH THE LENS Read the dreams of our Youth Reporters from all around Cambodia! Think about your own dream, and follow our reporters through the steps you need to make your dream come true.

Talk with friends and your family members about what your dream is, what job you wish to have, and skills you want to learn. Feel free to express your dreams and pursue them!

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM?

Thuon Mohasal

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MYTH BUSTER

Visal Sereypheap High School

ARE JOBS FOR WOMEN AND MEN FIXED?

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HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR

THE CHATROOM

MAKING IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM

PLAYGROUND

JOB RELATIONSHIP PUZZLES

DO-IT-YOURSELF

MAKE YOUR CV MAKE YOUR FUTURE

BETTER TOGETHER

BECOME A CAREER COUNSELOR

DREAM SUPPORTERS

Employ ment

▶ How did you first find out about this job?

I loved watching cartoons and movies since I was a child. One day, I saw a video on YouTube explaining how to become an animator. I found that CGI animators inspire people by making imaginations come true. At that moment, I wanted to become an animator too and inspire people.

My dream is to become a CGI animator

and entertain, educate, and inspire youth and children in Cambodia. I want to develop communication and computer software skills to make my dreams come true.

Find your own dream job and help o t hers find their own with Mohasal! PAGE 18

Volunteering led me out of my comfort zone to meet new people and develop soft skills. I believe that soft skills such as communication, leadership, problemsolving and critical thinking skills are more fundamental than hard skills. ▶ Why do you think soft skills are important?

There are many jobs out there, and I feel that soft skills are needed in almost all those jobs. It is important to communicate with your colleagues, lead your working group, and solve problems and think critically during your work project.

These skills are needed in almost any working environment.

Horng Socheata Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL)

Read stories with Socheata about volunteering! PAGE 12

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What is Your Dream?

I want to become a successful entrepreneur who is both creative and innovative. I also want to become a social entrepreneur, solving social issues and contributing to society.

Learn a b out different relationships in the workplace with Marady! PAGE 14

Sim Somonirak

I want to be a legal consultant so that I can share legal knowledge with the people of Cambodia. I have graduated with a bachelor's degree in law, so I want to contribute to society by sharing my knowledge.

Preah Sihanouk High School ▶ What kind of social entrepreneur do you want to become?

Entre preneur ship

Volunteer

I want to create a brand or service that can fulfill the needs of people and make their lives easier. Moreover, I would like to cooperate with organizations that aim to support society as much as possible. I want to be involved in projects or charities related to education.

Long Marady

Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE)

Find o u t how you can become a n entrepreneur with Somonirak! PAGE 06

My dream is to become a food quality monitor and work in the field of food processing. Food quality control can help many people safely consume food without hazardous chemicals. I also want to support local agricultural products in Cambodia.

▶ Can you tell us your plans to achieve your dream?

I first want to gain more experience by working as a volunteer or an intern at a law firm. After this, I seek to work as an assistant lawyer to gain further experience and legal knowledge. After I have gone through these steps, I want to become a lawyer or a legal consultant to support citizens to understand law enforcement and effectively resolve conflicts.

Hung Sansocheata Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC)

▶ Is there any experience you gained relevant to your dream?

Skills

I went out to provinces to visit farms and factories myself. Also, I am currently studying chemical and food engineering at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) to gain professional knowledge.

Rights at Work

Learn w i th Sansocheata how to appeal y our experiences and skills to employers! PAGE 16

AKE YOUR CV, AND MAKE YOUR FUTURE!

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MYTH BUSTER On our journey to achieve our dreams, we sometimes encounter rules set by our society and culture. Some of these rules may become an obstacle in pursuing our true dreams and major pathway decisions. Let’s take a closer look at one of these social myths.

“Jobs suitable for women and men are fixed.”

It is wrong for a woman to become a pilot and a man to become a makeup artist. Some jobs are suitable only for women or men. This is natural.

Have you ever heard about this belief before?

Do you think this is true or false? Read the below information to find out!

Percentage of female workers holding all jobs traditionally held by men

Traditional 'Gendered' Jobs Are Now Being Flipped!

Read more at Business News Daily. https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10085-male-female-dominated-jobs.html Percentage of women filling male-dominated jobs since 2009

Percentage of men filling female-dominated jobs since 2009

Percentage of male workers holding all jobs traditionally held by women Lawyers

You have no reason to be discouraged to pursue your dreams just because you are a woman or a man. Increasing numbers of people are pursuing the job they want, regardless of traditional beliefs on gender roles.

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Veterinarians

Marketing Managers

According to a study from CareerBuilder, 23 percent of all jobs traditionally held by men, such as CEOs, lawyers, surgeons, web developers, chemists, and producers, are now held by female workers. Conversely, men took

Cooks

Elementary School Teachers

Interior Designers

30 percent of the new jobs in positions typically held by women, such as education administrators, pharmacists, interior designers, cooks, accountants, and human resources managers, over the last eight years.

I understand that increasing numbers of people are pursuing their dreams regardless of the traditional myth on gender and jobs. In reality, however, it is still difficult to challenge traditional beliefs. How can I overcome prejudices in society and persuade my family and friends to support my dream?

The story below may answer your question.

Read the story of a young man who dreams to become a fashion designer!

This story is from the Klahan 9 Project: Dream Station TV episodes produced by BBC Media Action. To find more stories, watch the videos from the following links. www.klahan9.com.kh

www.youtube.com/klahan9cambodia

www.facebook.com/klahan9cambodia/

“Do you have a dream?

Making a dream come true is not easy and it cannot be achieved overnight. Even though it is difficult all you need is a start. And if not now, when?”

Meet Chris, a self-taught clothes designer whose biggest dream is to become a wellknown fashion designer. However, for his parents, fashion design sounds more like tailoring work, which they believe is a “female” type of work. They understand that there are men in this field, but they are still skeptical about Chris’s career decision.

In the episode of Dream Station, Chris was able to meet renowned designers to receive feedback on his design skills and plans for the future. Seeing that Chris is establishing more concrete plans based on this experience, his parents became more supportive, encouraging their son to find a design school to develop his skills further.

Suggestions ▶T here is no reason to be afraid to pursue your dreams only because of your gender. ▶ Establish a concrete plan and constructive habits to achieve your dreams. ▶ Reach out to people first, rather than waiting for opportunities to come to you. ▶ Show your commitments to people around you for support.

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HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR CAMBODIA'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY 6

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Dream Magazine was distributed in all 25 provinces during Cambodia's Entrepreneurship Day

On 21st of September, 2018, nearly 4,000 youths from all over Cambodia gathered in provincial Youth Centers to celebrate Cambodia Entrepreneurship Day. All these people gathered for one common purpose: to learn about what it takes to become an entrepreneur.

This extraordinary event was organized jointly by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, International Labour Organization (ILO), and United Nations Volunteers (UNV). Participants were able to learn about important concepts in business management through seminars that took place simultaneously during one day in Youth Centers of each of the 25 provinces.

These events were also supported by youth volunteers.

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ZOOM-iN: HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR WHAT IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP? It is surprising to know that such many people gathered to learn about entrepreneurship and business. Entrepreneurship is a field even more people are interested in, attracting millions of new people every year into this field. It is known that there are around 300 to 400 entrepreneurs around the world, and 50 million new businesses created every year. This is equivalent to 95 new firms per second! So, what is entrepreneurship? And what importance does this have for us and society to attract so many people every second?

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, entrepreneurship is the act of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit. However, many agree that this definition alone is not enough to cover all the main aspects of entrepreneurship. According to Harvard Business Review, Professor Howard Stevenson, the godfather of entrepreneurship studies at Harvard Business School, defines entrepreneurship as "the pursuit of opportunity beyond resources controlled."

Entrepreneurs pursue the opportunity beyond resources controlled!

Pursuit

Entrepreneurs focus on relentlessly. They need to show tangible progress to attract resources.

DID YOU KNOW?

Opportunity

Beyond resources controlled

This refers to resource constraints.

Here, opportunities specifically refer to chances for innovation; creating an innovative product or business model.

Entrepreneurship can be divided into formal and informal entrepreneurship. Informal entrepreneurs are defined as those who engage in monetary transactions NOT declared to the state for tax, benefit and/or labor law purposes.

Although informal entrepreneurship may seem more attractive with more flexibility in working conditions and less financial obligations, it is encouraged to pursue formal entrepreneurship for the following benefits.

Source: Llans and Barbour (2013), Williams (2006) and Williams and Nadin (2012b)

For informal sector entrepreneurs

Formal Entrepreneurship

Informal Entrepreneurship

Able to receive support from various funds. No limited access to credit and financial services.

Lack of access to credit and financial services, partly due to limited credit history.

Free to advertise as widely as possible, leading to more opportunities and expansion of a business.

Difficulty in expanding a business which cannot be openly advertised.

Able to receive appropriate support when a service is done poorly.

Lack of legal support when a poor job is done. Unable to be covered by insurance for damages.

Guaranteed that products/services follow health and safety regulations.

The uncertainty that health and safety regulations have been followed.

For customers

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CAN I BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR? The answer is

yes, anyone can become an entrepreneur! However, only those

with a clear vision and a well thought out plan can become a successful entrepreneur. So, how can we become an entrepreneur and contribute to not only our well-being but also the whole economy and society's development?

Study entrepreneurship! Learn the basics from the experts - professors in universities who specialize in the field of business and management! If you are interested in starting your new business, or a startup company of your own, consider studying for a business major. Entering this major will not only give access to a great amount of knowledge in business management but also open up new doors for business opportunities and networking among already successful businessmen who took this path ahead of you.

Seek professional support! A business major is not a must. If you already have a specific business model in mind, why not improve your model by receiving professional and financial help? Here is one example of professional support you can receive to become a successful entrepreneur.

Seeking help from incubators can help you receive professional support to develop your business model.

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, an incubator

Incubators

"an organization or place that aids the development of new business ventures" especially is

by providing low-cost

commercial space, management assistance, or shared services.

Thinking about the other meaning of the word "incubator" can help you further understand the role of incubators in entrepreneurship. In English, the word can also refer to "an apparatus by which eggs are hatched artificially." If eggs are put in incubators in farms, they will be heated and baby chicks will soon crack out of them. If we think of eggs as business ideas, incubators are organizations that

Idea

cultivate business ideas so that they

Incubator

Business!

can crack out of their shells and launch into a proud and sustainable business!

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ZOOM-iN: HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR I feel excited to hear about incubators! I have a business idea that can contribute to society, but I am curious how incubators can specifically support me. â–ś Meet a young social entrepreneur who received support from an incubator!

Sim Somonirak Youth Reporter

Ms. Kim Chanamrithvatey Co-founder of SMART BIN CAMBODIA Hello, everyone! My name is Vatey. I am a co-founder of SMART BIN and is also a 2nd-year student in university.

SMART BIN seeks to change problems into opportunities, focusing on the issue of waste management in Cambodia.

Q:

Tell us more about your business!

SMART BIN uses new technology in trash bins to make sure different kinds of waste are put into the right categories so that they can be recycled and reused. When users throw away trash in the right categories, they can receive points as a reward in our mobile app.

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What efforts have you made to keep your business successful?

We are currently receiving support from the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Tourism. We wrote our own proposals and approached ministries by ourselves to make this happen. Also, three of the four co-founders of SMART BIN are still undergraduate students and are busy studying in school. Under the common goal of creating an impact on waste management, our team is dedicated to our work and is trying our best to manage time as efficiently as possible.

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What do you feel about incubators in Cambodia?

Incubators show young entrepreneurs the way we need to go to expand our businesses and also motivate us along the way. For instance, SMART BIN was able to receive mentorship from Impact Hub and improve our ideas. Incubation hubs can help us connect with the right people.

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How would you define entrepreneurship?

I believe that entrepreneurship is not just about making money. It is about making social impact and sustainability and working for a greater cause.

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What would you like to tell our readers?

Be the change you want to see in the world. The best time to start the journey of change is now so don't be afraid. Be brave for positive impact on society.

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Also, where can I find more information about incubators?

▶ Read the information below!

INCUBATORS AND INNOVATION HUBS Factory Phnom Penh

• Website: www.factoryphnompenh.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FactoryPhnomPenh/

SmallWorld Cambodia

• Website: smallworldcambodia.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallworld.kh/

The Desk

• Website: www.thedeskcambodia.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedeskcoworkingspace/

Outpost

• Website: https://www.thegreenpenthouse.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutpostCambodia/

National University of Management - Social Innovation Lab • Website: num.edu.kh • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/num.edu.kh/

TRYBE

• Website: www.archubpnh.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRYBEspace/

Do you also have an idea and passion to change the world? Keep updated on opportunities to make your dreams come true by checking the websites and Facebook

Smart-Techno Incubation Lab

• Website: www.itc.edu.kh • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itckh/

pages of incubators and innovation hubs in

Emerald Hub

the perfect opportunity will appear!

Cambodia regularly. You never know when

• Website: emeraldhub.co • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmeraldHUB/

Many of the incubators and innovation hubs

Impact Hub

• Website: https://phnompenh.impacthub.net • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impacthubpp/

This information is from the Innovation Hubs and Co-working Spaces Tour created by USAID's Development Innovations. Go to the following link to find out more. www.development-innovations.org/blog/innovation-hub-co-working-space-tour/

DID YOU KNOW?

also host events not limited to workshops, competitions, and networking parties. If you want to learn more about entrepreneurship before planning your own business, how about spending your weekends in these events?

Incubators, innovation hubs, and accelerators may sound similar to one another, but they are slightly different in their roles.

Incubators

Incubators support startups and businesses in their early stage over a long term to develop a sustainable business model.

Accelerators

Accelerators help businesses to accelerate business growth in a short, fixed term.

Innovation hubs

Innovation hubs act as a bridge between entrepreneurs and organizations for innovative collaboration.

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THE CHATROOM

Making Impact Through Volunteerism Hello, readers from all over Cambodia! My name is Socheata, a Youth Reporter for this magazine.

I am trying to discover my true dreams through volunteering and skills development. Today, I would like to introduce to you two volunteers who are actively participating in these fields.

Would you like to join us in our discussion and keep moving forward to our dreams?

Horng Socheata Youth Reporter

Meet our first volunteer! Can you introduce yourself to us, Kimleng?

Of course. Hello everyone! My name is Oeng Kimleng, and I am a volunteer for Changemaker Cambodia network hosted by Finn Church Aid. I was able to develop my public speaking skills through volunteering.

I have recently graduated university and I am currently working as a legal officer at a law firm.

Can you tell us more about your experience in public speaking?

This August, I was selected from the Changemaker Cambodia network to attend the 6th Asian Youth Forum in Incheon, South Korea as a speaker. I presented Finn Church Aid's report titled, "Youth on the Move" and added my opinions on youth issues as well.

I wonder how it felt like to speak in front of a lot of people in Korea.

Being a public speaker was not as easy as it seems. The biggest challenge for me was fear of standing in front of so many people. However, I realized that all challenges no longer become a challenge once you overcome them.

What would you like to tell us about public speaking skills and your current job as a legal officer?

Being a legal officer and being a public speaker shares many similarities.

Actually, the ability to speak and inspire others in our work is very important, not just limited to law firms, but in almost any workplace you can find.

What do you think the power of youth and volunteerism is?

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What makes youth different from adults is willingness and courage. Making impact starts from your willingness to do so. The next step would be to find a good platform. I believe volunteerism can be one good platform.

What volunteering activity can we start with to develop our skills like Kimleng did and make an impact on our society? Say hello to our second volunteer, Vathana!

Hello, my name is Vathana. I am a medical student in the Institute of Health Sciences. Recently, I volunteered in Kampong Thom under the UNV Pilot Programme which was a very great experience.

Mr. Puthvibol Vathana UN Volunteers Pilot Programme What did you do during your time in Kampong Chhnang?

I participated in a local mini-project on pregnancy and infant nutrition for 2 weeks. Together with 5 volunteers from Phnom Penh and 35 local volunteers, we provided free health checkups and raised awareness of nutrition. All our volunteers did their jobs so well and supported each other. It was sad to say goodbye after the end of our project. Some of us even cried.

Sounds like a great experience! And what have you learned from this volunteering experience?

I can proudly say that I got out of my comfort zone. I developed hard skills relevant to my studies and shared my knowledge to people who need it, having a positive impact on society. And most importantly I have learned soft skills like teamwork and public speaking skills, leadership, and flexibility. I also learned to become independent.

Lastly, what message do you want to tell our readers?

If you want to see the world from a wider point of view, become a volunteer. You will learn from people who come from different places and also be able to develop yourself too.

Volunteer for a better you and society!

If you don't try, you will never know the outcome. Be brave to make the first step!

As mentioned by Kimleng and Vathana, volunteering can help you challenge your fears, develop your skills, and contribute to society at the same time.

How about volunteering for your community TODAY?

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PLAYGROUND Job Relationship Puzzles STAY TUNED FOR A NEW GAME IN THE NEXT ISSUE !

Relationships in the workplace are different from our relationships with friends because they create legal rights and obligations between employers and employees. Let's take a look at participants with different types of employment relationships.

Employer Employers are those who engage one or more people to work for them on a continuous basis as "employee(s)." They are responsible for paying the relevant taxes and social security contributions for employees, and also sets guidelines for employees' tasks.

Self-employed Worker This describes anyone who earns living through business, contract or freelance activity. They do not normally engage employees on a continuous basis.

Contributing Family Worker

Full-time Employee

They are people who work for a member of the family or a relative, generally living in the same household. They usually receive no payment.

Full-time employees are workers who work full-time (normally 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week) and are paid for their work in the form of wages and salaries.

Part-time Employee Part-time employees are workers who work part-time, that is, for a number of hours that is lower than the hours established for full-time work. Working part-time does NOT mean that the employee has fewer rights than a full-time worker.

Intern Interns are workers who work primarily to gain knowledge and acquire skills. Therefore, they are not allowed to carry out certain tasks without supervision and usually have the right to have an instructor with whom they learn.

These resources are from the “Rights@work for Youth: Decent Work for Young People - Facilitator’s Guide and Toolkit (2016)” resource created by the International Labour Organization (ILO). www.ilo.org/employment/Whatwedo/Instructionmaterials/WCMS_310206/

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FIND THE WORDS! How many can you find?

Employment Relationship Employer Responsibility Self-employed Business Freelance Contributing Payment Employee Full-time Part-time Rights Intern Knowledge Skills Supervision Instructor

Q1

Self-employed workers normally engage employees on a continuous basis.

True or False?

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QUIZ-TIME Q2

Full-time and parttime employees have a different amount of rights. True or False?

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Interns are workers who work primarily to gain knowledge and acquire skills.

True or False?

Q4 C ontributing family workers are people who work for a member of the family or a relative, generally living in the same household. True or False?

Q5 E mployers do not have any responsibility for employees. True or False?

GO TO THE BACK COVER TO FIND THE ANSWERS!

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​ធ្វើ​វា​ដ�ោយខ្លួនឯង DO-IT-YOURSELF JUST START!

If you want to attract the “big fish” of finding a decent job, you must start fishing, which is writing your CV. By writing your CV, you will have a way to show employers who you are. Let's find out in more detail what is a CV!

Hung Sansocheata

Youth Reporter

What is a CV? What should be included in a CV?

A CV, or Curriculum Vitae, is a summary of the educational background, work experiences, and skillsets of a person. You can think of it as a self-introduction you make to a company or a businessman. A well-written CV will pave the way for you to obtain interview opportunities or even to sign the contract right away.

A CV can be made in different forms depending on the background of each person. Nevertheless, there is some key information that most CVs contain, such as the following yellow boxes: Tip: CVs that are both interesting and straightforward are more likely to be shortlisted. It is recommended not to go over 2 or 3 pages.

SAMPLE CV

Objective

Illustrate your objective and passion for applying for a job position for your employer to understand who you are. This section must be concise, NOT exceeding 2 - 3 lines.

Education

Educational background is the second most important element in your CV. Put the date, name and location of the school and/or university you graduated from, and the level of qualification or any relevant certification.

#550 Borei Peng Hout, Khan Chbar Ampov Phnom Penh pisithsila@xxx.com 012 960 635

Objective

A career in the field of finance

Education

University of Management - Phnom Penh Bachelor of Arts in Economics Graduated: July 2015

Honor

Dean's List - four semesters Young Business Scholarship, 2014

Activities

Teaching Assistant, Accounting Department Football Team Student Business Club

Skills

Write what you have studied or taken courses on, such as foreign languages or computer skills.

You can also include your hobbies such as reading or social work.

This will show what you like to invest your time outside of your working environment.

This includes name, address, telephone number, email, and nationality. Be careful not to overlook any mistakes in this section because this is the very first part employers will read from your CV.

Pisith Sila

Work Experience

Interests

Personal information

Family Mall Accounting Intern, 2013 Assisted finance department in the areas of computer accounting, book keeping, financial statements, forecasts, and planning. Extensive use of spreadsheet software programs.

University of Management Office Assistant, Department of Media Communication, 2012 Assisted with registrations, filling and typing. Arranged application materials. Prepared course material for faculty.

Special Skills

Fluent in English Knowledge of statistics Strong computer skills

Reference

Available upon request

For more information about CVs and the job recruitment process, refer to the “Manual for Jobseeker” from the National Employment Agency. www.nea.gov.kh/kh/nea/nea_guide

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Other Experience

If you have been involved in other activities in organizations, clubs, or working part-time, you can also include this information in your CV to showcase your involvement in social work, commitment and networking experience.

Work Experience

This is the most important part of a CV. For each working experience, you need to write the date, name of the company or organization and location, position, and activities. If you have more than one working experience, write the most recent one first. If you are a fresh graduate with no working experience, you may also list down your volunteering experiences or any education programs you have joined.

Reference

Provide the name and contact details of two people who know your working style and personality well; they can be your former teacher or line manager.

ធ្វើប្រវត្តិរូបផ្ទាល់ខ្លួនរបស់អ្នក MAKE YOUR CV - MAKE YOUR FUTURE

Now let’s make our own CV in simple steps. On a separate piece of paper, copy the following format and fill in the blanks as told in the instructions inside the brackets below. After you are finished with your first draft, revise again and again to make the perfect CV of your own.

(Write your name big!)

(Write your address here.)

(Write your phone number.)

(Write your email address.)

(Write any other contact information so that employers can reach you.)

(If it is required to do so, add your picture here with appropriate attire.)

▶ OBJECTIVE (Think about the objectives of your career. Think about the impact you want to make in society.

What occupation and responsibilities do you wish to have to make this impact? If you are not sure, go to the BETTER TOGETHER section on page 18 to identify suitable jobs for you.)

▶ EDUCATION (Explain your educational background and share what you have learned in the following format.)

(Starting and end dates of attending 1)

(Name of school or educational program, location 1) (Major or what you learned 1)

(Starting and end dates of atending 2)

(Name of school or educational program, location 2) (Major or what you learned 2)

▶ WORK EXPERIENCE

What should I do next?

Show your CV to your friends, parents, and teachers. Talk about your dreams with them.

Try this activity with your friends and exchange your CVs. How are the CVs different from one another? What kind of experiences do your friends have?

(List any paid working experience, internship opportunities or full-time volunteer work that you have had. If you don't have any work experience, you can skip to the next part.)

(Starting and end dates of assignment 1)

(Position name, the name of the company or organization, location 1) • (Detailed responsibilities or activities 1-1) • (Detailed responsibilities or activities 1-2)

(Staring and end dates of assignment 2)

(Position name, the name of the company or organization, location 2) • (Detailed responsibilities or activities 2-1) • (Detailed responsibilities or activities 2-2)

▶ OTHER EXPERIENCE

Consult with your teacher or visit the Youth Center in your town to find a suitable pathway for you based on your CV.

(List all other experience you have, such as a club or organizational activity in your school or community, and part-time or short-term volunteer work.)

(Starting and end dates of assignment 1)

(Position name, name of company or organization, location 1) • (Detailed responsibilities or activities 1)

▶ SKILLS (What skills do you have? Think about what you are good at doing and write them here.)

▶ INTERESTS (What are your hobbies? What is your personality, and what are you interested in? Write them here in relation to the position you are applying for.)

Visit the NEA Job Center in your town.

Have a consultation to find out where you can submit these CVs and achieve your dreams.

▶ OTHER INFORMATION (Write any other information about yourself that you want to appeal to employers that you did not mention above.)

▶ REFERENCE (Write the name and contact information of someone whom you worked with, ideally your line manager or someone in a higher position of responsibility whom you work with closely. Select those who can describe your performance to other people.)

(Name of reference 1)

(Phone number of reference 1) (Email address of the reference 1)

(Name of reference 2)

(Phone number of reference 2) (Email address of the reference 2)

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BETTER TOGETHER BECOME A CAREER COUNSELOR

Do you have a dream? My dream job is to become a CGI animator. Some of you might wonder how I got this dream. Let me introduce you to some simple steps to not only finding your own dream job but also encourage others to find their own by setting up a career guidance session as a career counselor!

Thuon Mohasal Youth Reporter

OBJECTIVES

Find a dream job for each and every participant.

INSTRUCTIONS 1

This session is composed of 3 important steps. As you proceed from step number 1 to 3, the session will narrow down the list of jobs that can best match your skills and interests.

Follow these steps one by one to discover your dream job!

2

▶ ARE YOU A TEACHER? Use this activity session in class with your students.

3

▶ ARE YOU A STUDENT? Participate in the activities yourself or plan a community session. ▶ ARE YOU A PARENT?

1

Share relevant thoughts on these activities with your children.

FIND YOUR SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

1 Interview your parents, grandparents, and friends.

Ask them the following questions: ▶ What kind of person am I?

Good at writing Good at drawing

▶ What am I good at? ▶ What profession or career do you see me having in the future?

2 Answer the following questions by yourself and share your answers with your partner or group. Remember that there are no right or wrong answers to these questions!

Learns foreign language easily Skillful with hands Team worker

▶ How did you feel about interviewing your family members and friends?

Interested in Chemistry

▶ Did you find their answers surprising?

Talented in math

▶ Did you learn something new about your strengths?

3 On the right is a list of skills and characteristics. Find at least two jobs in which the mentioned skill or characteristic is needed and fill in the blanks.

4 Circle those characteristics and skills that you have.

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SKILL

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Interested in sports Interested in technology Enthusiastic about music Good performer or entertainer Likes animals Physically strong

JOB 1

JOB 2

2

JOBS PUZZLE

A

B

C

D

1 What jobs do your family members or other people you know have?

Write these jobs on Piece A. 2 Think about your home town or village. What kind of different jobs are there? Write some jobs on Piece B. 3 Are you interested in any of the jobs you have listed on Piece A and Piece B? Circle those jobs.

4 What are your dream jobs? Write them on Piece C. 5 It is important to have other options as a back-up plan. Identify some jobs that are in related fields to your dream jobs and write them on Piece D. Then, think carefully and choose two jobs in related fields that you find most interesting, and circle them.

6 Transfer your dream jobs from Piece C and all other interesting jobs that you circled on Pieces A, B, and D onto the puzzle piece on the left.

Once more, think carefully and narrow down your selection of these most interesting jobs to 2 - 3 most appealing ones, and circle them. Could these careers be right for you?

3

MY CAREERS EXPLORE LIST JOB 1

JOB 2

JOB 3

The job you are interested in

Exploring careers is like going out and shopping for new clothes - you select a few to try on to see how well they look, feel, and fit. This exercise will help you to see how jobs look, feel and fit.

1

2

Why do you find this job interesting?

What might be some possible workplaces in this field in your hometown or village?

Identify 2 - 3 jobs to explore. For instance, you can pick the most interesting jobs from the yellow puzzle piece in the Jobs Puzzle exercise in step 2.

What kind of skills are needed in this job?

Fill in the Careers Explore List on the right. Use multiple resources finding answers to questions by reviewing job descriptions, catalogs, books, websites, and by talking to people working in that field.

What kind of education or training is required for this job?

Once you have all the information on the table, you can better outline relevant information regarding your tentative career choices. A Careers Explore List is a matrix that briefly summarizes facets of different jobs so you can better assess which ones are a good fit for you.

What subjects should you study at school if you are seeking a job in this field?

What kind of tasks are there in this job?

Any special requirements in this job (e.g. health requirements) that should be taken into consideration?

What are the good sides of this job?

Can you see any negative aspects of this job?

These resources are from the “Career Counseling Manual (2016)� resource created by the Finn Church Aid Cambodia Country Office. www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi/en/work/asia/cambodia/

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DREAM SUPPORTERS POVERTY REDUCTION

AMONG YOUTH IN C A M B O D I A DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH VOLUNTEERS’ SKILL SETS FOR INCREASED EMPLOYABILITY

Learn about our supporters and more efforts in Cambodia to support making your dreams come true!

To increase Cambodian youth ability to build their skills and find decent work through volunteerism as well as contribute better to their own development and the economic development of their country by reducing poverty amongst youth

OBJECTIVE

PARTNERS

United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

9,384

OVERVIEW

Pilot Program for Volunteering During National School Holiday

Study Tour

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS)

Participants reached

Cambodia's Entrepreneurship Day

The India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Fund

(July 2017 - December 2018)

International Volunteer Day and National Forum on Volunteerism

Youth Volunteerism Outreach Sessions

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON POVERTY REDUCTION AMONG YOUTH IN CAMBODIA, VISIT: www.facebook.com/UNVCambodia/

UNited for Youth Employment in Cambodia is a United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP) that proposes to provide assistance to the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) to address the critical issue of youth employment. This Joint Programme seeks to achieve the following objectives.

Young women and men access quality formal and non-formal education, including volunteerism to develop relevant technical and vocational skills.

~ CREDITS ~ ■ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sujin Kim

■ DESIGNER /ILLUSTRATOR Sujin Kim

Young women and men, both in school and out of school, are equipped with adequate entrepreneurial and business skills to create and develop sustainable enterprises.

Young women and men benefit from a reduced risk of abuse and discrimination at work.

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QUIZ-TIME Answers

Q1. False! Self-employed workers do not normally engage employees on a continuous basis. Employers do. Q2. False! Working part-time does NOT mean that the employee has fewer rights than a full-time worker. Q3. True! Q4. True! Q5. False! They are responsible for paying the relevant taxes and social security contributions for employees, and also sets guidelines for employees' tasks.

■ YOUTH REPORTERS Horng Socheata Hung Sansocheata Long Marady Sim Somonirak Thuon Mohasal

■ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS BBC Media Action, Changemakers, Finn Church Aid, ILO, NEA, SMART BIN CAMBODIA, USAID's Development Innovations