Welcome to the Careers Department

• Provide resources for you to research further study and career options.
• Set up interviews with Connexions PAs for additional guidance.
• Provide access to diagnostic computer programs.
• Provide access to advice and information on a variety of topics which concern young people.
• Organise activity days covering enterprise, work related learning and careers  guidance.
• Organise work experience opportunities for year 10, 12 and 13

• Show you where you can find information about the career ideas you have.
• Demonstrate the diagnostic programs, so that you can find out careers based on your abilities and interests.
• Answer questions you may have about careers and the world of work.
• Organise the paperwork associated with securing you a work experience placement.
• Provide guidelines on CV writing and employment applications.

• If you have queries write them down and then come to the Careers office.
• If you are in year 11, 12 or 13 student who needs advice, complete an interview request form and hand it in to the office.
• Come to the Careers Resource Centre during your free time e.g. lunchtime and do some research about your career ideas.
• Use the  web sites below to do home enquiry with your parents/carers or on your own.

• What is a PA? A Connexions PA is a Personal Advisor: Mrs Goold
• What is a diagnostic program? A computer program which gives you career suggestions based on a quiz you have answered.
• Can I find things out from home? Yes, using the links below.
• Can I change my career plans? People change careers all the time. However,  you need to note that courses you have chosen can affect/limit choices.

These links provide you with advice and lots of choice.

If you have questions about the information, please ask!