Transcript Y13 Induction - Careers Dept

Y13 Induction - Careers
Department
Where to now?
Post-16 Career Planning
Year 13 Careers Focus
 Choosing
 Work
 First
a Career path
Experience
stages of UCAS preparation
Choosing a Career Path
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Build on research and guidance
from Year 12:
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Careers classes / interviews;
DEL advisor interviews;
Careers software eg Pathfinder, Adult
Directions Online;
Personal Career Plans
Why Third Level Education?
Considering a STEM Career...
Top 10 Recruiting Industries in NI 2012 …
*IT
*Engineering
*Accountancy & Finance
*Pharmaceutical & Science
Public Sector
*Manufacturing
Sales
*Banking, Financial Services & Insurance
Secretarial & Administration
*Construction & Architecture
*7 out of 10 = STEM related
Remember:
STEM is not for everyone
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You will do better in courses you enjoy
Consider studying Arts / Creative courses
Job satisfaction is important
You may be a long time in your chosen career so
choose wisely!
Work Experience
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When?
 20th to 24th January 2014
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Why?
 Your Work Experience will help you decide on a
career path
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You will refer to it on your UCAS application
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Some courses will stipulate a number of days of
work experience (Check relevant University
prospectus for this information).
Work Experience: First Stages
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Conduct surveys to identify suitable areas of work:
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www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers
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CASCAiD
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Pathfinder
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Consult Labour Market Information on this website
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Check the following sources for Work Experience Contacts:
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Yellow Pages;
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Internet searches;
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Family contacts;
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Guidance from Careers teachers.
Timescale
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Similar to a job application
Make contact with employer by letter / e-mail in
September 2013
Confirm and have all relevant details finalised by
first week of December 2013
All work-related opportunities offered to us by
employers / bodies will be advertised by e-mail
After Work Experience:
UCAS
University and course research
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UCAS website;
The Russell Group;
University prospectus / website;
Unistat
After Work Experience:
UCAS
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The Personal Statement
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Institutions weigh the importance of the Personal
Statement differently;
Helps distinguish between applicants with similar
academic profiles which may result in the selection
of one applicant over another.
Process involves drafting and
redrafting
Improve your Profile
Get Involved
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Chaplaincy Group
Justice group
St Vincent de Paul
Communiqué
Mock interview
Work experience
Quality Newspapers
Medical Journals
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Student Voice
UN Ambassador
Tor Bank
Student Mentor
Sport
Life Group
Trocaire
Folk Group
The Importance of Good AS Level
Results
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All AS-level grades must be declared when you apply to
university next September!
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These AS grades and your GCSE results will be viewed
by university selectors.
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Subject teachers will take them into account when
predicting your A2 grades for university application.
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NOTE: There are NO repeats in January of Year 14.
Typical Entrance Requirements
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Medicine
AAA + A(AS)
Law
AAA
Pharmacy
AAB + A(AS)
Accounting
AAB
Psychology
ABB
Civil Eng
BBB
Microbiology BBB
Music
BBB
Envir. Plan.
BBB
Comp Sc
BBB
Nursing
BCC
Accounting
Sports Studies
Physiotherapy
Speech Therapy
Business Studies
Biomedical Science
Computing
Economics
Politics
Sociology
Business Management
AAA
AAB
BBB
BBB
BBB
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BBC
BCC
BCC
BCC
CCC
What do you need to do now?
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Research relevant work experience.
Organise and finalise this by 6th
December 2013.
Begin thorough research into
university courses that interest you.
Careers Advice
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Careers Staff will be in the Sports Hall for advice.
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Mr Davey
Mr McKenna
Ms Moley
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Ms Hughes
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Best wishes with
your Year 13
studies!