Yr13 Unit 1: Futures & careers

What should you not do when choosing your post 18 option?

• Research your options

• Go to university to delay thinking about it

• Look at requirements for the career you are interested in

• Ask people for help

Which of the below statements about interviews is false?

• It is okay to ask the interviewer to repeat a question

• It is okay to admit to not knowing an answer to a question

• You should not contact the employee after the interview

• Employers expect people to sell themselves positively

Which of the following is NOT a common interview question for a job/university/apprenticeship?

• Tell us what skills you have that will enable you to be successful here

• What are your future goals or aspirations?

• Tell me about a time you overcame a difficult situation

• Tell me about your grades

Which of the following should influence you the least when choosing a career path?

• Skillset

• Interests

• Personal goals

• Starting salary

Which three options are true?

• Looking at graduate outcomes of university courses is important

• University is a better route to follow than an apprenticeship

• Most apprenticeships are for people aged 16-25 but some are available until you are 50.

• Your student loan will not affect any financial applications or credit rating

Which two of the below are common skills required on a range of job descriptions?

• Interpersonal and communicative skills

• Teamwork and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to lead others

• Creativity

Which one of the below statements are false?

• On average around 9% of people changed their jobs every year between 2010-2018.

• The main reason for a career change is work life balance

• 18-24 year olds are the most likely age group to want a career change

• Most job changes switch jobs within the same skill level and region

Personal statements should NOT...

• Tell a story of chronological events in your life

• Include content, evidence and well considered format

• Convince the reader that your experiences will suit the academic course of you wish to follow

• Use a paragraph structure

An assessment centre is where you may be tested for your suitability for a job. You will be tested on which two things?

• Case studies

• Personal statement

• In-tray exercises

• Essay written on the day

Which of the statements below are the true about assessment centres?

• You should dominate all activities by taking the lead

• You should do as much research as possible into the company / role

• Time keeping is not an important skill

• Overthink each activity