year 11 Careers review

Which of the following best describes a 'career'

• a post of employment

• an interest that you pursue for payment

• an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training.

• something you don't need any special training for

Which of the following describes a Portfolio career?

• Choosing an industry, starting at the bottom and working your way up.

• Moving from job to job at different companies or organisations.

• Doing two or more different jobs or freelance contracts at the same time.

• A career built around work/life balance. This might be based on a hobby. 

  
  

Which of the following describes a Single Track career?

• Choosing an industry, starting at the bottom and working your way up.

• Moving from job to job at different companies or organisations.

• Doing two or more different jobs or freelance contracts at the same time.

• A career built around work/life balance. This might be based on a hobby. 

  
  

Which of the following describes a Lifestyle career?

• Choosing an industry, starting at the bottom and working your way up.

• Moving from job to job at different companies or organisations.

• Doing two or more different jobs or freelance contracts at the same time.

• A career built around work/life balance. This might be based on a hobby. 

  
  

Which of the following best describes Full Time work

• Short-term contracts to cover busy periods or specific projects. They can be full or part time

• Someone who works fewer hours than a full-time worker, usually less than 35 hours per week.

• A form of self-employment where you sell your work or labour to multiple customers or clients.

• Someone who usually works 35 hours or more per week; the number of hours will depend on the employer and the role.

Which of the following best describes Freelance work

• Short-term contracts to cover busy periods or specific projects. They can be full or part time

• Someone who works fewer hours than a full-time worker, usually less than 35 hours per week.

• A form of self-employment where you sell your work or labour to multiple customers or clients.

• Someone who usually works 35 hours or more per week; the number of hours will depend on the employer and the role.

Which of the following is a benefit of freelance work?

• • Difficult to land clients or customers

• Freedom and flexibility

• • Having to manage your own taxes

• • Irregular income

What is a good reason to do voluntary work?

• • you have nothing better to do

• you want to gain some work experience

• you want to earn some money

What type of work best fits with this scenario?

"Now my exams are over, I want to get a job for the summer before I start sixth form."

• Part Time

• Full Time

• Seasonal/Temporary

• Freelance

What type of work best fits with this scenario?

"I can commit to seven hours a week and I want to be paid the same amount each month."

• Part Time

• Full Time

• Seasonal/Temporary

• Freelance