1.1 List the key characteristics of different forms of employment Full Time - which a person works a minimum number of hours defined as such by his/her employer. Self Employed - the state of working for oneself as a freelance or the owner of a business rather than for an employer Work Experience - short-term experience of employment, typically arranged for older pupils by schools. Voluntary - Working with student societies and it is valued by most employers and is essential to get into some very popular careers Apprenticeships - It is a job with training. Being an apprentice means that you have a job that includes gaining recognised qualifications and essential skills whilst you are working and earning a wage Part Time - A part - time contract is a form of employment that carries fewer hours per week than a full - time job. 1.2 Identify the advantages of different forms of employment Apprenticeships - You get to learn new skills while being paid Voluntary