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WHAT NEXT AFTER COLLEGE?

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?. Think about it all the time. Wait and see what happens. Decision making. Weigh up the pros and cons. Make a choice to please others.

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WHAT NEXT AFTER COLLEGE?

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  1. 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?

  2. Think about it all the time Wait and see what happens Decision making Weigh up the pros and cons Make a choice to please others Do things on the spur of the moment

  3. WHAT DO I WANT TO DO? Something else Another course at College ? Volunteer University Find an apprenticeship Get a job

  4. 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?

  5. Wiltshire Business Sector Break down

  6. Quick Quiz –Top vacancies @ Integrated Youth Services • Catering – 21.5% • Administration - 12% • Retail – 11% • Customer Services – 9%

  7. Quick Quiz –Top vacancies @Job Centre Plus

  8. 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.

  9. 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?

  10. What is an Apprenticeship?

  11. What will you get out of it? • Learn on the job • Gain qualifications • Earn money • Gain skills

  12. National Vacancy Matching Service

  13. 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

  14. Where can I find a job?

  15. Approaching employers Presentable Polite Keen Chance to impress Confident You can find the place Lazy Able to organise yourself Just another CV Not bothered Good communication skills Determined

  16. Employability

  17. FlexibleAdaptableOpen minded PerceptiveAssertive Emotional ResilienceInitiative Effective under pressureTenacious CommunicationTeamwork Problem solving Leadership Self-awareness Commitment/motivation Interpersonal skills Cautious Numeracy

  18. 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?

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. What next…………. • Research chosen work area • Be active in your job search • Be organised • Approach training providers • Draft CV, Letter of Application • Prepare for Interviews • Have a PLAN A and a PLAN B

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