What You Need to Know

• Having a career idea can really help you to choose your next step and give you something to aim towards

• Work experience and volunteering are great ways of finding out about different jobs.

• There are lots of useful resources and websites that tell you about different careers and how you can get into them.

Ideas to Think About

• There is sometimes more than one pathway into a career. Remember to choose the pathway that is realistic, available in your area, suits your learning style and will keep you motivated.

• If you’re really not sure about what career to aim for, don’t worry, you can choose qualifications that will allow you to progress in curriculum subjects without having to specialise, such as GCSEs and A levels.

• Make sure the careers information you are looking at is up to date, as some entry routes and qualifications can change each year.

• Some entry routes into careers can be quite complicated, if you’re unsure you can talk to an adviser.

• You may need to think about how far you are prepared to travel to get the course or career that is right for you.