Below are a range of links to some fantastic resources to help you build a CV, learn what makes a good application letter and tips on how to perform well at interview.
Our year 10 pupils will have the opportunity to practise their interview and application skills during our mock in interview day which is held in the spring term.
Job Application Tips How to write a great CV
Infographic by targetcareers.co.uk.
Self assessment tools to identify your skills
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iCould Buzz Test |
Quick quiz for finding out your Myers Briggs personality test and ‘which animal you are’. Has some links to career options for that animal/personality type. |
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National Careers Service SKills Health Check |
Account needed. Very detailed skills health check with quizzes such as motivations. Leads to recommendations for careers based on results. |
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/skills-health-check/home |
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Prospects Job Match |
26 questions which should take less than 10 minutes and then matches the results to one of 15 job groups. Account needed. |
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Go Construct |
‘What’s the construction careers for me?’ quiz |
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SACU Careers Quiz |
A free image based quiz designed as a quick way for students to start researching higher education and future careers |
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Future Finder |
Matching jobs depending on subjects and personality |
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Health Careers |
Two sets of questions to help identify suitable health careers base on the answers. |
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/career-tools |
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Careerpilot skills map |
Account needed. 5 pages of statements to tick which ones apply. Completed skills bank give examples of where you demonstrate those skills. Account needed. |