Further Education

a)List here the advantages and disadvantages of further study at college.

Advantages / Disadvantages
  • gaining further qualifications
/
  • remaining in education

Using the college prospectus (or other college prospectuses)

b) List here some of the courses you could do next year.

Work+Training

Use www.apprenticeships.gov.uk or

a) List here the advantages or disadvantages of an Apprenticeship.

Advantages / Disadvantages

Work (you need to be in education or work + training until you are 18)

Use the job websites lists at the back of this leaflet to help you with your search for jobs.

The college also advertises job vacancies and jobs bulletins on eCampus-job vacancies

List here the advantages or disadvantages of getting a job.

Type of Work / Advantages / Disadvantages
e.g. Hairdresser / Earning a regular wage Future training / Active work on feet all day low starting pay

List job opportunities which may interest you:

Volunteering

Gaining paid work experience can be difficult to find, and volunteering can be an excellent way of gaining relevant experience.

There are many different roles that you could consider. Here are just a few:-

  • Fundraiser for charity
  • Event organiser
  • Befriender in a hospital or charity, i.e., National Autistic Society
  • EBAY Seller
  • School Ambassador
  • Youth Support Assistant
  • IT Support

At the back are some volunteering websites.

CHOOSING AND RESEARCHING A CAREER

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2)
3)
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2)
3)

JOB TITLE No 1 …………………………………………………………

a) Brief Job Description.

b) Entry qualifications - What do I need to get into this job?

c) Average Salary.

d) 3 important skills that you need in order to do that job.

e) Are there many local jobs?

______

JOB TITLE No 2 …………………………………………………………

a) Brief Job Description.

b) Entry qualifications - What do I need to get into this job?

c) Average Salary.

d) 3 important skills that you need in order to do that job.

e) Are there many local jobs?

______

JOB TITLE No 3 …………………………………………………………

a) Brief Job Description.

b) Entry qualifications - What do I need to get into this job?

c) Average Salary.

d) 3 important skills that you need in order to do that job.

e) Are there many local jobs?

______

Need a CV?

Aim: To help you begin to create a CV.

Instructions: Fill in the form below to help you gather the information you need to start writing your CV.

Read the prompts to help you.

Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone numbers: ______

Email address: ______

Section 1-Qualifications (List the qualifications you’ve gained, and any that you are due to take. Make sure you list the qualification type e.g. GCSE, BTEC, key /functional skills etc).

School or college attended
Qualification type and level / Subject / Grade
(or predicted grade) / Date

Section 2-Work experience (list any work experience you’ve done. This includes any part-time jobs you’ve had and any placements. Think about the skills you’ve developed through these experiences)

If you have no work experience, you could use this section to write about what you have learnt or are going to learn on your course. Meeting deadlines, working in teams etc.

From-to / Employer / Position / Responsibilities / Skills

Section 3-About you (You’ll need to promote your strengths and skills; this can be the hardest part to write. If you need some inspiration, ask friends or family what they think your skills and strengths are. Mention the context in which you developed these.)

What skills do you have?

______

What are your strengths?

______

Section 4-Hobbies, interests, positions of responsibility etc (Mention anything you’ve learnt from these, such as problem solving and time management.)

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Section 5-Referees (Give two-state their names, job titles and contact details. Remember, you must ask referees’ permission before you list them on your CV)


CV Builders- you can get your CV built for you. All you need to do is add in your details.

Use https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

‘Job Seekers Guide’- CV guidelines and examples.

  • Job Seekers Guide’, - available from Learner Services the LRC, eCampus-student support-careers advice & guidance.
  • www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
  • https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
  • - personality test.
  • Careers and job vacancies section on eCampus.
  • Careers section in the LRC.

JOB/CAREERS WEBSITES
Job Profiling-Careers Advice / https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.aspx
Online skills check-Taken from the adult careers website. / https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/tools/skillshealthcheck/Pages/default.aspx
Not going to uni /
eCampus / eCampus-Job Vacancies or eCampus-student support-careers advice & guidance
Jobs in Bristol (Jobsite) /
Bristol City Council Jobs / http://jobs.bristol.gov.uk/jobs.aspx?Ssimple=
Gum Tree /
South Gloucestershire Council Jobs/volunteering / http://jobs.southglos.gov.uk/
Jobs at the Mall, Cribbs Causeway /
Jobs at the Mall (Broadmead) /
Jobs at Cabot Circus /
Job Centre Plus / www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/
The Working Student /
Bradley Stoke Journal /
Patchway Journal /
Job is Job /
Indeed /
Monster /
Fish4jobs /
Healthcare/Support/Public Sector Jobs
NHS Jobs /
North Bristol NHS /
University Hospital Bristol NHS /
South Gloucestershire NHS /
Bath and North East Somerset NHS /
Advice jobs /
Community Care Jobs /
Citizens Advice Jobs/volunteering /
Housing Jobs /
Local Government Jobs /
Public Sector Jobs /
Volunteering
Bristol Volunteering Organisation /
Do-it /
Vinspired for under 25s /
Patchway,Filton & Stokes /
NHS Volunteering /
Charity Jobs/Volunteering
Voscur /
Charity Jobs /
Places for People /
Education Jobs/Recruitment Agencies
Education Jobs / www.education-jobs.co.uk/
Eteach /
TES Connect /
Capitaers /
Monarch Recruitment /
Reed /
Great Education /
FE Jobs (Further Education) /
General Recruitment Agencies
Ranstad /
Adecco /
Andrew Fraser /
Manpower /
Reed /
Blue Arrow /
Apprenticeships/Work Based Training/Services
Apprenticeships / www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
SW Apprenticeship Company /
Princes Trust /
Police /

Fire Service /
Ambulance Service /
Helpful sites for Disabled Job Seekers
Disability Rights in Employment / https://www.gov.uk/rights-disabled-person/employment
Work smart-disability and discrimination /
Disabled people-rights, benefits, carers and the
Equality Act / https://www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities

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