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Try it for 5 - Real People Talking About Real Jobs

Try it for 5

What is it? Try it for 5 is a collection of ‘five-minute videos’ and ‘Personal Experience Profiles’, exploring a range of occupations through the eyes of the people who perform them. Try it for 5 features real people talking about real jobs.  This is a product that captures the power of converging media, while presenting a specific job experience.

Free Supplementary Resources - 'Personal Experience Profiles’ are written accounts of an individuals experience with a particular occupation. An editable worksheet is also available. These materials can be downloaded and used to enhance the video content. Click here to download the worksheet.

Who is this for? Try it for 5 is a resource for counsellors, teachers, lecturers, guidance officers, and vocational educators to use as a stand-alone resource or in conjunction with employment programs or courses. It is also useful to those individuals who are considering a change in career and wish to gain a better understanding of what a particular occupation is like.

Click here to purchase the video collection using our online catalogue.