National Careers Week Virtual Careers Fair
The virtual careers fair has videos and resources from a wealth of companies that you can explore and watch to explore areas that may interest you. You can visit each day across the week to gain an insight into a range of sectors.
National Careers week is all about highlighting the fantastic range of opportunities that are available for young people in the future. It is about exploring different careers, thinking about your skills and qualities and starting to prepare for the future. This page has some suggestions for different year groups and links to live events running during the week, at the bottom that pupils can sign up for.
Year 7 & 8: I Explore
Let's start by finding more about different careers; the links below will help you .
BBC Bitesize Careers has information and videos about different Career Sectors. Have a look through the different sectors and watch some of the videos to find out more about the different types of jobs that people do in each sector.
In year 8 you have made your first choice about the types of subjects you would like to study. Where could your favourite subject take you? BBC Bitesize Careers has a great guide to the types of jobs that link to your favourite subjects. With lots of videos and real life examples to research.
Year 9: I Focus
Labour Market Information
Understanding Labour Market Information (LMI) is becoming more and more important as the world changes, so that all pupils can be aware of where different job roles are needed around the country and what types of jobs may need more people in the future.
They way we work is changing watch this video to find out how and what skills employers are looking for.
There is a Labour Market information page in the Careers Support & Guidance pages on the website with more information,videos and careers comparison tool. https://stgeorgesblackpool.com/pupils/careers-support-and-guidance/labour-market-information-lmi
Year 10: I Plan
What skills do you have? What Interests and what are your personality traits? Do these things mean you may be suited to certain types of jobs? Have a go at creating your Wheel Of Strengths on the Barclay's Life Skill website. Pick the choices that feel like you and see what jobs pop up when you spin the wheel.
Employers value skills alongside qualifications and finding ways to build skills for the future is important.
How can you develop the skills employers want? Look through these videos to see how important skills such as communication and problem solving are used in different jobs https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-develop-my-mindset-and-skills-for-work/school/listening-and-problem-solving-skills-can-be-essential-in-the-workplace/
You can also register for an account with Barclays Life Skills to access lots more useful resources
Launch Yourself:
Launch Yourself Careers and Skills Tool
Year 11: I Apply
In year 11 you have to decide on your next step after GCSEs. This guide shows the options open to you:
Routes after GCSE
Create a CV
Having a CV can support applications for apprenticeships and part time work. There are some great online tools to help you create one. Try Barclay's CV builder and start creating yours: CV Builder Tool.
Create A Killer CV
Have a look at our 'Application and Interview Skills' page for more videos and tips: https://stgeorgesblackpool.com/pupils/careers-support-and-guidance/application-and-interview-skills
Higher Education and University
UCAS connects people to University, post university studies including teacher training, apprenticeships & internships. They are running a series of talks as part of Careers Week.