Useful Additional Careers and Resources:-
What options are available for me? What career would suit me?
You can speak to the careers staff in school, your teachers, form tutors and of course your family! But in addition here are some resources that are useful:
The National Careers Service https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
- Helps you with careers decisions and planning
- Supports you in reviewing your skills and abilities and develop new goals
- Motivates you to implement your plan of action
- Enable you to make the best use of high quality career related tools.
- Excellent Labour Market information that is easy to access as a young person
Icould http://icould.com/
Icould is a small, dynamic charity, providing career inspiration and information for young people. They show what is possible in work and offer different ways to think about careers through free access to over 1000 personal video stories, detailed job information, plus practical tips, insight and advice.
Try the Buzz Quiz – it’s very informative! http://icould.com/buzz/?ref=menu
Not sure which A levels to take? Have a look at this video and booklet from the Russell Group Universities website:
http://russellgroup.ac.uk/for-students/school-and-college-in-the-uk/subject-choices-at-school-and-college/
Career Pilot http://www.careerpilot.org.uk/
Career Pilot is a matrix accredited Careers source providing an array of FREE career tools for every key stage.
Studential https://www.studential.com/
A one-stop site for all career related matters – for students from year 10 upwards
Ok, so I know what I want to do – where can I find information and apply?
Again, school staff can help you! But here are some resources that will be very useful.
Be sure to make time to look for open days and evenings – these events give you an insight into the environment, information and an opportunity to ask questions! Lots advertised in the careers area at school – and lots of providers
UCAS and UCAS progress https://www.ucas.com/
Not just the essential impartial university search and application tool but you can also search for 16-18 options using UCAS progress – search options include sixth forms, FE colleges and much more.
Apprenticeship Service https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
Looking for an apprenticeship? You need to register on this site and get regular updates!
You can find information on post 16 apprenticeships, level 3 apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships.
Who knew there were so many apprenticeships –worth exploring more if you like the idea of earning while you learn! If you are not ready for work or an apprenticeship, maybe a traineeship could be something to explore: https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship
Choosing and applying for University?
Our experienced sixth form team and careers advisor can help you! Also, take a look at these resources:
https://www.ucas.com/
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/best-universities/best-universities-uk-2016
http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings
https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2016/may/23/university-league-tables-2017
Personal statements:
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/when-apply/writing-ucas-undergraduate-personal-statement
http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/universities/applying-to-university-and-ucas-deadlines/personal-statements-%E2%80%93-an-insider’s-view/
Useful Job Sites:
http://www.indeed.co.uk/
https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/
http://www.jobsite.co.uk/
Don’t forget to use the Careers resources to help you with your application, CV and interview techniques!
Gap Year?
https://www.gapyear.com/
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year
http://gapforce.org/gb
http://gapadvice.org/
http://www.gapwork.com/
http://wwoofinternational.org/
http://www.bmsworldmission.org/serve-overseas/action-teams-christian-gap-year
Not going to university? Take a look at this resource to see all the incredible things you can do after sixth form:
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/