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Knowing what to do can be TOUGH! As a starting point, it's helpful to know what sort of job or career you'd like to have - don't worry if you don't know what you want to do yet though!
Find career ideas below by exploring different jobs, taking career quizzes, or looking at volunteering, work experience, or apprenticeships!
NOT SURE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO?
Not sure what you want to do? Take some of these quizzes to give you an idea of your strengths and what different job roles are out there!
UCAS 'Buzz Quiz' - Take the quiz to see which job areas might suit you then start exploring opportunities – see where your strengths lie and what makes you 'tick'; some jobs you may enjoy; and celebrities you're like.
Need Some Help? - On First Careers you can get behind the scenes of some of the UK's most interesting jobs and find what's right for you. Search through over 150 job profiles and discover career opportunities, inspiration and advice!
Explore Some Job Families - There are a huge variety of job roles, many you may never have heard of!
Explore 'A Day in the Life' - Looking at what really happens behind the scenes in careers to inspire your next steps!
WORK EXPERIENCE OR VOLUNTEERING?
If you have an idea as to the sort of job you'd like to do, why not volunteer or take part in a work taster? Work experience and Volunteering will look good on your CV and give you a better idea as to whether you'd enjoy your chosen career!
VInspired - If you're interested in volunteering VInspired is a guide for 14-24 year olds. You can search and apply for local volunteering opportunities through them.
iwill - Interested in youth social action? There are many volunteering opportunities and programmes available across the UK. Find lots of ideas and further information on the iwill website!
Guide to Work Experience - All about careers gives useful guides to work experience and includes information on how you can get it.
National Citizen Service - You may also want to consider National Citizen Service! It's a residential and local programme for students in years 11 or 12!
APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS?
If you have a good idea of what you'd like to do, explore apprenticeships or traineeship and see if there are opportunities in your chosen field! There are all sorts of courses you can do from Media Makeup, Construction, Sports, Tourism, Professional Cookery... the possibilities are endless!
Have a look at what courses are available at colleges near you:
If you want some more information about how to apply for college courses have a look here!
Click the link above to access a HUGE amount of resources!
Find out some more information about apprenticeships; take a look behind the scenes at some of the world’s biggest companies and their recruitment processes; and search and apply for thousands of apprenticeship vacancies across England
CV ADVICE AND GETTING A JOB?
Pearson-Business-School-The-Employability-Guide-2021.pdfthe employability guide
the employability guide
Employability. It’s a buzz word that’s for sure, but what does it actually mean? In the simplest terms, employability refers to having the qualities suitable for paid work. Although, it goes beyond this, it’s ultimately about being equipped with the skills and resources to enter a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Reaching 16 can be a scary time, school assemblies are all about your next steps, finding work experience, a part-time job and the right university. Whilst this may seem overwhelming, it’s exciting too! You’re one step closer to becoming an established young adult, so it’s likely you’ll have lots of questions...
Pearson Business School's Employability Guide is here to help you through all these new and exciting changes by equipping you with the skills and knowledge you need to enter the job market with confidence.
Packed with tips and tricks about building your CV, preparing for interviews, networking and finding work experience.
SUMMER SUCCESS JOURNAL
SUMMER SUCCESS JOURNAL
We are delighted to share with you our free-of-charge Summer Success Journal, for students aged 12-18. This journal will take you on a step-by-step journey to improve your employability skills over the holidays.
It is packed full of expert tips, structured guidance, enrichment examples, exercises, key resources and much more.
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