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 DO I WANT TO DO?

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%

Quick Quiz –Top vacancies @Job Centre Plus

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?

What is an Apprenticeship?

What will you get out of it?

• Learn on the job

• Gain qualifications

• Earn money

• Gain skills

National Vacancy Matching Service

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

Employability

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.

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