what next after college? what do i want to do next year? what do i need to do to make it happen?...
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WHAT NEXT AFTER COLLEGE?
• WHAT DO I WANT TO DO NEXT YEAR?
• WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO MAKE IT HAPPEN?
• WHAT HELP CAN I GET?
Decision making
Think about it all
the time
Weigh up the pros and cons
Do things o
n the
spur o
f the
moment Make a ch
oice
to please others
Wait and see
what happens
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA?
• ACTION• Look up your job idea on www.icould.com • How many people does this sector employ in
Wiltshire?• Name 3 current employers advertising? • What job would give the best salary for this
sector?• Are there any skills shortages, and what are
they?
Wiltshire Business Sector Break down
0.1 2.74.1
8.2
0.5
20.7
13.46.5
4.3
2
6.30.3
10.33.5 creative media
sport & leisureland basedHospitality & CateringHair and BeautyHealth Society and DevelopmentManufactoringEngineeringConstructionBusiness FinancePublic ServicesTravel and TourismRetailIT
Quick Quiz –Top vacancies @ Integrated Youth
Services
• Catering – 21.5%
• Administration - 12%
• Retail – 11%
• Customer Services – 9%
WHAT DO I WANT TO DO?
HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT THESE JOBS?• THE ‘RED’ EXPLORE SECTION OF MY
CAREER ONLINE HOLDS
• Occupational Databases
• Talking case studies
• WHAT ELSE COULD YOU DO? company websites , talk to people who do the job
• ACTION: Research 3 different occupations/jobs you are interested in.
Going up a level in College
• BTEC Level 2 Diploma?
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma?
• VRQ 1 VRQ 2?
• NVQ 1 NVQ 2?
• Diploma 1 Diploma 2?
• Other courses??? Other campuses???
• What grades will you need?
• When do you need to apply?
• How do you apply?
Quick Quiz – What is the minimum wage?
• £ 6.31- the main rate for workers aged 21 and over
• £ 5.03- the 18-20 rate
• £3.72 - the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18
• £2.68 - the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
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Where can I find a job?
Job Seeker Employer
1 CV & Newspaper 1 Voluntary / Part Time
2 Agency 2 Speculative Approach
3 Friends & Family 3 Friends & Family
4 Speculative Approach 4 Agency
5 Voluntary / Part Time 5 Newspaper
Approaching employers
Keen
Presenta
ble
Just another
CV
Confident
Determined
Polite
Able to organise yourself
You
can
find
the
place
Good
communicat
ion skills
Lazy
Chance to impress
Not bothered
Flexible Adaptable Open minded
Perceptive Assertive
Emotional Resilience Initiative
Effective under pressure Tenacious
Communication Teamwork
Problem solving
Leadership Self-awareness
Commitment/motivation
Interpersonal skills Cautious
Numeracy
What will they say?
• What made you contact this company?
• Why are you interested in a job in………….
• We don’t normally take on young people, tell me why I should think about it?
• Tell me about yourself?
• What are your star points?
Making Applications
• Reply to adverts
• Letter/CV
• Phone
• Application form
• Online
• Keep a record of who you have contacted & when
• Think about your language
• Match your skills to the vacancy
What support can you get from the Guidance team in college
• One to One meetings
• Support with making applications & Interviews
• Register with the Vacancy Matching Service
• If you leave College and don’t have a job yet, The Integrated Youth Services can support you with finding one.