RESPONSIVE
The careers adviser is here to help, advise and guide you towards your goal.
CAREERS INTERVIEWS
All students in the last year of statutory education (year 10-11) will have the opportunity for a one to one careers interview.
Parents are welcome to attend.SIXTH FORM & OTHER YEAR GROUPS
Year 11 students can request a careers appointments at anytime.
Students in other years may be referred by school staff or request an interview.A Careers Service meeting the needs of students in the 21st Century
With over 85,000 degrees at university and the jobs market constantly changing young people need lots of up to date information and support to make sense of it all.
Some quotes from students Helped me to think about different things” “helped me to recognize other jobs in the law” “Made my aspirations more achievable by discussing grades required” “After discussing grades and expected grades for Year 12, the adviser showed me where my strong suits were and how employers and other parties may see strengths in some courses over others” “I understand now that I need to re-search my options more, and with the advisers help I now know that what I expected of my future is completely different and there are many more ways I can train myself
A few things discussed in an interview
During the careers interview we will explore the student’s level of ability and expected grades.
Outside interests
Other things discussed in the interview can include other factors such as hobbies, sports, likes and dislikes. These can have an influence on education and career choices.
Realistic
We all want students to aim high and have ambitions. However, it is also important to get the facts about grades, skills and abilities.. A student must be realistic about the reality of their ability to achieve the grades required for some professions.
The Careers Adviser will advise about all level of courses. THis can start for the student with no expected GCSE grades to the high achievers.
The Secret of Success
Personal Research
It is important that students start to ‘own’ the decision making process as they grow older.
The key to good career management is the research they do before making a decision.Personal Guidance
Guidance from a range of people.
Teachers Parents /Guardian/Carer Careers Adviser EmployersMake a decision & apply
for some students the decision can be scary and they have a very strong desire to ‘make the correct choice’. Guidance take take away some of the fear.
Consultation
It is important that students consult parents/careers, teachers, careers adviser to ensure they have considered all the factors and aware aware of all options.