Task 1 Find out about yourself with Kudos
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Kudos is an impartial online careers guidance and information program that helps young people plan their future and make informed decisions.Kudos is ideal for 13-19 year olds. It provides young people a personalized experience based on their interests and educational aspirations to suggest suitable careers. You can explore these suggestions or look at their own career ideas.
Collect your username and password
Work through the tasks on the website
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Collect your username and password
Work through the tasks on the website
Click here
Task 2: Research a Job
Use KUDOS and this link below to do some research about a job you might be interested in.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.aspx
2a) Produce a fact sheet about your chosen Job; It should include a paragraph about what the job involves.
Include things such as The Work Involved, Hours, Income, Entry Requirements (Qualifications needed), Skills Required, Career Development (Possible promotion prospects), Employment prospects in this field of work (Look at full job market information)
2b) Create an job advert for your chosen career that you could put on an employment website
Here are some examples below
You can also find other examples on websites such as
www.monster.co.uk or www.jobsite.co.uk
2c- Training and Education
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Now use publisher to produce a flow chart to show what education and training you would need to become fully qualified for your chosen job.
Task 3: Create a careers action plan -
Now is the time to start thinking about your career plans for the future
This is so you can focus on what you would like to do after year 11 and beyond
You should try and set yourself some targets which will help you achieve your career plan
Click the image to get started
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Task 3a (Optional) - Additional Information
Check out some Post-16 educational courses
Leicester College - http://www.leicestercollege.ac.uk/
Apprenticeships - http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
Apprenticeships (Sign Up To This Site) - https://apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk/navms/forms/candidate/CandidatesLogin.aspx
Check out some Post-16 educational courses
Leicester College - http://www.leicestercollege.ac.uk/
Apprenticeships - http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
Apprenticeships (Sign Up To This Site) - https://apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk/navms/forms/candidate/CandidatesLogin.aspx
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Task 3a (Optional) - Additional Information
Check out some Post-16 educational courses
RSA Sixth Form Booklet - http://www.rsacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/RSA-Key-Stage-5-Courses-2013.pdf
Leicester College - http://www.leicestercollege.ac.uk/
Apprenticeships - http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
Apprenticeships (Sign Up To This Site) - https://apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk/navms/forms/candidate/CandidatesLogin.aspx
Task 4: Market yourself; Create a CV
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Task 5 - The Interview
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You have sent off your CV and you have been fortunate enough to get an interview for a job
Create a poster on interview technique. Think about Appearance, Etiquette, Body Language, Voice, Preparation you should do a few days before, Types Of Questions you may get asked and ones you might ask yourself
Here are some websites and videos which give you some ideas on this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPgqahq6Yqc&feature=c4-overview&list=UUiQNvBItd1s9Bei2Zkmar4A
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/interviews/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/interview_tips_how_to_prepare_for_an_interview.htm
Create a poster on interview technique. Think about Appearance, Etiquette, Body Language, Voice, Preparation you should do a few days before, Types Of Questions you may get asked and ones you might ask yourself
Here are some websites and videos which give you some ideas on this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPgqahq6Yqc&feature=c4-overview&list=UUiQNvBItd1s9Bei2Zkmar4A
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/interviews/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/interview_tips_how_to_prepare_for_an_interview.htm
Apprenticeships
Types of Apprenticeships
There are three levels of Apprenticeship from Intermediate and Advanced to Higher Apprenticeships at degree level. So whether young people are receiving their GCSE or A Level results there is an Apprenticeship that could suit them. Apprenticeships are available in 1,500 job roles across 170 different industries. To find out more visit the Types of Apprenticeship section at apprenticeships.org.uk
For young people not quite ready to start an Apprenticeship there are Traineeships. They give young people essential work preparation training, work experience, maths and English skills needed to get an Apprenticeship or other job.
Vacancies at your fingertips.
An easy way for young people to be aware of all the jobs available in their area is by using the Av Search App. It is FREE to download for Apple or Android phones, and you can search for Apprenticeship vacancies or Traineeships by level, region, type or salary. To start applying for roles straight away register via the website. For help registering or applying for a vacancy see the 'How to write a winning Apprenticeship application' guide, or to speak to the Helpdesk on 0800 015 0400 / 02476 826482, or email [email protected].
Types of Apprenticeships
There are three levels of Apprenticeship from Intermediate and Advanced to Higher Apprenticeships at degree level. So whether young people are receiving their GCSE or A Level results there is an Apprenticeship that could suit them. Apprenticeships are available in 1,500 job roles across 170 different industries. To find out more visit the Types of Apprenticeship section at apprenticeships.org.uk
For young people not quite ready to start an Apprenticeship there are Traineeships. They give young people essential work preparation training, work experience, maths and English skills needed to get an Apprenticeship or other job.
Vacancies at your fingertips.
An easy way for young people to be aware of all the jobs available in their area is by using the Av Search App. It is FREE to download for Apple or Android phones, and you can search for Apprenticeship vacancies or Traineeships by level, region, type or salary. To start applying for roles straight away register via the website. For help registering or applying for a vacancy see the 'How to write a winning Apprenticeship application' guide, or to speak to the Helpdesk on 0800 015 0400 / 02476 826482, or email [email protected].
Links:
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Stable Hand
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Sports Journalist
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
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