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HELPING YOU ON YOUR NEXT STEPS

Are you in year 11 and thinking about what to do next?

Perhaps you are about to leave the sixth form and are considering further study or work?

Maybe you are choosing your GCSEs?

To make the best decision for you, you need to take time to do research, to try out what you think interests you and to speak to people who can help you understand your options.

To help get you thinking first have a look at some of the sites and other suggestions recommended below as the more you know the better informed your decisions about your future will be. Also remember most education providers, employers and other organisations advertise opportunities (such as work experience, jobs, courses, apprenticeships) online so make sure you join the facebook and twitter accounts of any you come across that interest you. A good start is joining Miranda’s networks here – facebook and twitter.

The following websites will help inspire anyone feeling unexcited about their future and tell you more about working in lots of different areas as well as using different subjects. Think about the kinds of skills, knowledge and personalities suited to the different jobs you research and if they would suit you. Let’s get started…..

NO IDEAS?

Don’t even know where to start? The following general sites will get you thinking.

www.icould.com  
Great free site for finding out about jobs and careers you might never have thought of! See www.icould.com/whats-your-subject for careers using different subjects and by different life decisions icould.com/watch-career-videos/by-life-decision 

The quick questionnaire www.icould.com/buzz will also give you some job ideas that might suit you.

www.talkingjobs.net 
Lots of interesting videos of people working in different areas. Available with a license at some institutes.

National Careers Service 
See their list of job families where you can start to explore the different kinds of roles within certain areas.

Sector Guides
This is created by Sussex University and it has some really useful information on different areas of work. If you click on a guide make sure you click on the sector overview, get jobs and experience and news and resources tabs to find out lots of current useful information.

SUBJECT AND SECTOR SPECIFIC

If you have some ideas of the areas that might interest you (maybe you’re a music fanatic or you love Chemistry experiments) then the following websites will help. They offer information either about particular areas of work (e.g. law) or a broad type of work (e.g. doing something with science).

So if you have some ideas of the kinds of areas that might interest you this is a good place to find out more. Also if you have a particular job in mind search it here to find out more about the necessary qualifications and what the job is like.


​Accountancy


​Animal and Veterinary Work   



Architecture



Armed Forces



Art and Design




Automobile (cars)

Aviation (Pilot)



​Care and Social Work

Civil Service

Construction/
​Built Environment



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​Creative Careers



Digital Media

Drama

Engineering




Environmental and Land

Farming and Food Supply

Finance

Forensic Science

Hair and Beauty



Health




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Heritage

Hospitality, Leisure, Transport and Tourism




IT



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Journalism


​Law, Legal Services, Justice and Community Safety


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Maths


Medicine





Media, TV, Radio, Film, Music




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Nursing and Midwifery



Police and Fire Services


​Performing Arts


Physiotherapy

Planning

Procurement

Psychology

Science, Maths and Technology





Sport

Teaching

 
www.icas.org.uk
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www.dolanaccountancy.com/resource/how-to-become-an-accountant/

www.rcvs.org.uk/education
www.bvna.org.uk/a-career-in-veterinary-nursing/a-career-in-veterinary-nursing
www.beva.org.uk/Careers/Careers-in-Equine-Health
www.careerwithanimals.co.uk 

www.architecture.com/EducationAndCareers/BecomingAnArchitect/Becominganarchitect.aspx
www.architecture.com/Files/RIBAProfessionalServices/Education/CareersInArchitecture/ThinkArchitecture.pdf

www.army.mod.uk/join 
www.raf.mod.uk/careers 
www.royalnavy.mod.uk/Careers/Careers-Introduction

https://discovercreative.careers/#/
www.ergonomics.org.uk/Public/Careers_Jobs_CPD/Careers/Public/Careers_Jobs_CPD/Careers.aspx?hkey=0e7ca5dc-8db0-4e34-a048-ced995344364


www.autocity.org.uk 

www.balpa.org/Becoming-a-pilot 
www.careersinaerospace.com 


www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Careers-in-care/Think-Care-Careers.aspx

www.civilservice.gov.uk/recruitment

www.goconstruct.org
www.bconstructive.co.uk
www.cstt.org.uk
http://shapingyourworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SHAPING-YOUR-WORLD-Awesome-Guide.pdf

https://discovercreative.careers/#/
www.screenskills.com/careers

www.wiredsussex.com/initiatives/

www.dramauk.co.uk

www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk  
www.whynotchemeng.com
www.tastesuccess.co.uk
www.tastycareers.org.uk/food-engineering/

www.lantra.co.uk/careers/careers-home.aspx

www.brightcrop.org.uk

www.directions.org.uk/careers/what-finance-documentary/what-finance/ 

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/forensic-scientist 
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www.habia.org/careers/ 
www.lbta.co.uk/press/publications/how-to-become-a-makeup-artist
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http://icould.com/focus-on/healthcare  
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk  
www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/developing-your-organisations-talent/careers-information,-advice-and-guidance  
www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk
www.cot.co.uk/become-ot 

www.getintoheritage.org 

www.hospitalityguild.co.uk/uksp
www.careerscope.uk.net
www.people1st.co.uk 
www.careersatsea.org 
www.careersthatmove.co.uk

www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/information-technology/overview-of-the-uks-it-industry



www.creativeskillset.org 
www.nctj.com/careers


www.lawcareers.net  
www.policecouldyou.co.uk 
www.lawtonslaw.co.uk/resources/how-to-become-a-criminal-solicitor/

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www.ima.org.uk/careers.cfm 
www.mathscareers.org.uk

www.bma.org.uk/developing-your-career/becoming-a-doctor/entry-to-medical-school 
www.medical-interviews.co.uk/interview-questions-medical-school-interviews.aspx
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk 
www.medicalcareers.nhs.uk
www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk 

www.creativeskillset.org/careers
https://discovercreative.careers/#/
www.screenskills.com/careers
www.ism.org/training/careersguides 
http://icould.com/focus-on/music 


www.nmc-uk.org/Students
www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk

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https://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk/
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/firefighter

www.getintotheatre.org  
www.creative-choices.co.uk

www.csp.org.uk/professional-union/careers-development

www.rtpi.org.uk/education-and-careers/planning-as-a-career/

www.cips.org/cips-for-individuals/career-in-procurement/

www.bps.org.uk

ww.futuremorph.org  
www.societyofbiology.org/education/careers   
www.rsc.org/Education/courses-and-careers/index.asp
www.iop.org/careers/index.html
www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/whosecrewareyou/


www.careers-in-sport.co.uk 

www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching

Training and Learning - Different Routes

16 – 18

Remember there are different routes you can take after year 11.

- You can continue to study academic courses at sixth form or further education colleges. Examples would be maths, Spanish, music A Levels. Have a look at https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/ so you understand how some universities view different subject combinations.

- You can choose more vocational courses (this means they are directly related to a type of work) such as a hair dressing diploma.

- You can also do an apprenticeship in different types of work anything from the arts, education, and engineering to retail, leisure, IT and more. This means you are paid to study at a college or training provider while working with an employer to gain specific skills. Have a look at www.apprenticeships.org.uk to find out more.

- Have a look at https://www.brightknowledge.org/careers for more info.

18+

- For careers that require university degrees check www.ucas.com. Here you can check the A Levels or equivalent needed to get into different university courses.  You can then make sure your choices at 16 will keep the options that interest you open.

- You can also take apprenticeships to a higher level see www.apprenticeships.org.uk

- If you're not keen on university and want to see what other options there might be have a look at www.notgoingtouni.co.uk and www.milkround.com/career-advice/early-careers/support-after-a-levels/. Also find out more about different professions and what they require here www.totalprofessions.com/home

Work and Voluntary Experience

For certain areas of work (such as medicine) experience in that field is essential. Work experience also helps:

-          You reality check – is it what you thought it would be? Is it right for you?

-          Provide evidence of your interest and motivation to demonstrate to universities and employees

-          A chance to meet potential employers and contacts (people that can help in your career)

-          You to learn new skills, gain knowledge and experience

www.do-it.org has lots of opportunities you can explore. Have a look at www.concordiavolunteers.org.uk for voluntary opportunities abroad.
If your interested in working in medicine or health related work then see www.bsuh.nhs.uk/work-and-learn/temps-and-work-experience and www.sussex.police.uk/policing-in-sussex/work-with-us/cadets/ for the police.

Speak to friends, family and local employers to see if they can help you gain experience. Remember all experience is worthwhile as it helps you learn more about what interests you. If you do enjoy your work or voluntary experience really think about what aspects you liked and equally if you didn't consider what was it you didn't like.

THINK BIG AND GO FOR IT!


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