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Welcome to Careers World Magazine, the premier resource for careers information and guidance.

The autumn term is upon us, which means that you all have some important choices to make! Don’t fret though, Careers World have put together all the information you need to make the right decisions for your future.

We’ve provided some fantastic facts on the most popular careers and sectors, so you can really get to grips with the industries that are right for you, and we’ve got a whole new panel of experts to answer some more burning questions about career and education options.

But that’s not all; we also caught up with The Vamps to get the lowdown on how to live life as a pop star!

Ahead of their UK tour, we managed to catch up with The Vamps’ drummer Tristan Evans.

08 Some tools, tips and tricks to help you make those important choices, from our very own editor!

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12 We give you the lowdown on all the other sectors out there, which we’ll be featuring in future issues.

We ask our specially selected panel to tell us what they can offer you!

This issue our featured experts are:

43 Some handy materials for careers advisors, plus some facts and figures about the world of careers.

In this issue: • How to get through an interview • Common questions and how to combat them • Apprenticeships vs University • Which Qualification?

Now’s the perfect time to start planning your future and finding the career that’s right for you, so what are you waiting for?

50 And now for something completely different...

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The Vamps have been taking the world by storm this year, and Tristan Evans from the band talks to us ahead of their debut UK 2014 tour this autumn. We asked Tristan what he loves about being part of this year’s hottest new group, and found out some tips and tricks about how you too can make it in the music industry!

FIRST OF ALL, IF YOU HAD NEVER GONE INTO MUSIC, WHAT KIND OF CAREER DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD BE PURSUING?

Wow, if music was completely gone? I really can’t imagine that! I guess I’d probably end up at university. I really like the business side of things so I could see myself doing something with that as a degree. The business and marketing aspect of the music industry and the label and stuff is really interesting to me, so I’d definitely be involved with the record label, or the production side of the industry.

BUT WHAT DID YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER? WAS IT ALL BUSINESS AND MUSIC, OR MAYBE SOMETHING TOTALLY DIFFERENT?

I’ve always wanted to do music yeah; it’s always been a dream of mine. Actually, now I think about it, when I was really young I had a really weird dream job in mind of being a brain surgeon! Obviously that wasn’t going happen, but it was what I wanted to do when I was a kid. It’s all music now though, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

YOU SAID YOU’D PROBABLY GO TO UNIVERSITY, BUT WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO THERE IF YOU WENT?

I was actually going to study either economics or management. I’ve always been really interested in that stuff. Would you still want to relate that to the music industry, or something totally different? I don’t know if I would have 100% ended up in the industry, but I’ve always been really interested in it all. If I weren’t in the band I’d definitely be at least dreaming of working in the industry, even if that dream hadn’t come true! I really enjoy all the work we do with the label, I find it really interesting. I love everything to do with how the band is marketed and presented to everyone.

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BUT DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU’VE MISSED OUT BY NOT GOING TO UNIVERSITY?

Honestly I think it’s quite a similar life, but this way we really don’t have to do any of the work! Nah we’re really busy and this job takes up so much time that we probably couldn’t fit in university as well. But we’re so lucky to be able to do this and have this experience, though I’d love to have given university a try as well.

SPEAKING OF BAND LIFE, IF YOU COULD GET ANYBODY IN THE WORLD TO JOIN THE BAND, WHO WOULD YOU ASK?

Johnny Depp. A lot of people just think of him in movies but he sings and plays guitar too, even had his own band, he’s a pretty cool guy and I just think it would be awesome to be able to do something with him! We can’t really seem him fitting in with the Vamps though! Well everyone loves him, so there’s that, and he’d definitely help us appeal to a wider age range!

WHAT ARE THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS THINGS YOU’VE DONE IN THE VAMPS? BANDS ARE A BIT NOTORIOUS FOR ACTING OUT!

I couldn’t tell you really! We’re one of the rare ones who don’t actually go too crazy and keep it quite tame. We go a bit nuts on stage though. We were performing at the British Summer Time festival and Brad ran across the stage and accidentally smacked his head on James’ shoulder and popped his nose. It got a bit messy and the fans were worried but it was all okay, we just get really energetic! We’re not going to slow it down because of a nosebleed.

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SOUNDS PRETTY GROSS! MOVING ON QUICKLY, DID YOU EVER GET ANY ADVICE FROM YOUR TEACHERS AT SCHOOL THAT YOU’VE KEPT AT HEART?

I’ve had some great advice given to me by friends and family since I started out in music. I remember one of my favourite teachers always told me not to forget my roots and to remember who I am and where I came from, as well as how I got to where I am now. I’ve always kept that with me. I mean I don’t really know what it MEANS but it seems like good advice!

WHO WAS IT THAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO MUSIC THEN? WAS IT A TEACHER AT SCHOOL OR A FAMILY MEMBER?

Loads of people have been really supportive of me, but I think it was my parents that inspired me the most. I was quite a hyperactive kid and I needed something good to keep me occupied. I always loved music so drumming was the perfect thing, and it definitely puts all that extra energy to good use!

YOU GUYS REALLY KICKED OFF ON YOUTUBE, BUT IS THAT THE KIND OF THING YOU’D RECOMMEND TO ANYONE ELSE LOOKING TO START OFF IN MUSIC?

For sure yeah. Social media is so powerful.

It’s all about word of mouth so all you need is for one person to really like it and to share it with all their friends. If they like it too then you could get a couple of hundred people seeing your videos really quickly. If it catches on then that’s a great way to make it. So yeah, I highly recommend that. It’s such an important part of it all nowadays. There are so many bands doing it.

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SO YOU’RE ALWAYS REALLY BUSY, BUT WHAT DO YOU DO TO CHILL OUT WHEN YOU EVENTUALLY GET SOME SPARE TIME?

I listen to more music! I’m obsessed with good music and it’s a great way to relax and get inspired. Other than that I’ll just chill for the day. I’m a real slug. I’ll slob out on the couch and just sleep all day. If it’s not music then its sleep. Sleep’s very important when you’re so busy!

SO YOU GOT TO THE FINALS OF THE YOUNG DRUMMER OF THE YEAR AWARD IN 2010, BUT DID YOU EVER THINK YOU’D MAKE IT THIS FAR IN MUSIC?

I definitely wished and hoped and dreamed, but I never really thought it would come true. I always dreamed of playing at Wembley stadium, I didn’t think that would happen but we played that not too long ago and it was just amazing and crazy. It’s weird that we’re able to do that so early on in our music career. I never expected all those dreams would come true.

IF YOU COULD PLAY ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD YOU PLAY?

I’d like to play in Mexico and Barbados. Just for the holiday aspect of things. No particular reason other than I really want to see those places and have a good time. If you’re going to play anywhere in the world then you want to make it somewhere you can kick back and enjoy at the same time!

WHERE HAVE YOU FOUND THE CRAZIEST FANS? YOU’VE JUST COME BACK FROM AMERICA, WERE THEY PRETTY EXTREME?

To be honest, Japan were probably the craziest. They were really into it.

Then after that probably Spain. The Spanish were mental, much worse than England! The English fans are actually pretty nice and easy going, we’ve spent a lot of time with them and got to know them a bit better so I think they’ve cooled down a bit. We love to hang out and have conversations with them.

DO YOU EVER GET WEIRD GIFTS OR ANYTHING FROM THE FANS, OR ANYTHING THAT’S CREEPED YOU OUT?

Yeah we’ve got some creepy ones.

Bodily hair is probably the worst but there’s loads of crazy stuff that we’ve gotten over the last couple of years.

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We get a tonne of fan mail and stuff though which is great. We try to check that as much as possible. It’s hard to keep up with it when we’re away touring but we always make sure we get back to it.

YOU STARTED OUT DOING COVERS, BUT WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO COVER YOUR MUSIC?

I think someone like the Janoskians because they’d probably end up doing something really funny, they’re a comedy group from Australia, and we love them. What about if you had to pick someone to play you in a film of your life? Leonardo DeCaprio. I really love his acting and he’d be a really awesome guy to see play me, but then again I guess he might struggle with the music!

YOU’VE COVERED LOADS OF ARTISTS, BUT WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE?

I think probably One Direction, because that’s more the pop-y stuff that we like and the fans like, but we always love to change it around and make it a bit different, put our www.careersworld.co.uk

own spin on it. We really enjoy covering Austin Mahone as well, he’s really fun. We actually did a Passenger cover last year as well. It was awful...but people still seemed to like it!

WHAT KIND OF ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A YOUNGER PERSON WHO IS LOOKING TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY OR A BAND AND REALLY MAKE IT?

Everyone knows that it isn’t easy to break into the industry. The best advice I can think of is to just keep on playing music. Make sure you get involved with all the local bands and artists you can. Really get your name out there and play as many shows as you can manage. The number one thing you need to do is to make some decent contacts, and you’ll only do that if you meet the right people. No one’s going to give you an opportunity if they don’t know who you are! Oh, and keep practising!

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Each issue, we ask our editor to give you a roundup of the topics that might affect you, as well as the choices you need to make about your future. As you could imagine, there are plenty of things going on that tend to stay behind the scenes. Usually, you’d have to trawl through pages of information to learn all this, but don’t worry; we’ve done all that for you!

EDITOR’S MESSAGE There are lots of different career paths out there.

It’s up to you to decide what sector you want to work in, and not to just fall into the same category as everyone else because it’s easy. Some industries are desperate for a more diverse workforce and are crying out for as many applicants as possible to get involved at all levels.

A perfect example right now is the engineering sector. There are several charities and corporations, such as the Women’s Engineering Society, dedicated to getting more women involved with engineering careers. A shocking 91.5% of workers in the sector are male. This incredibly high proportion is evidence that people are still conforming to gender roles and are not considering a broader range of careers. The lesson here is to do what you’re interested in, not merely what you think is expected of you. There’s a huge range of potential career paths available out there, and you never know which one is going to be right for you!

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USING SOCIAL MEDIA Everyone is on social media these days, in one form or another.

Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn, it’s a safe bet that if you meet someone you get along with then you’ll have a friends request within the hour. It’s great to be able to share your experiences with all your friends at once, but the downside of this is that you might be sharing your life with more people than you’d like.

This advice doesn’t just concern you if you’re applying for a job or Apprenticeship.

University and college admission teams have recently been seen checking out Facebook and Twitter pages prior to accepting students for places. There have even been stories of school pupils getting expelled for dodgy posts! You should be especially careful when talking about your school, college or prospective uni online. It’s all too easy to do a search for a university name and view everything that pops up.

If you’ve been badmouthing them, or KEEP IT SECRET, KEEP IT SAFE If you haven’t already, then you should have made a derogatory comment, you’re absolutely look into the privacy settings on definitely not going to come off well! your pages. Keeping everything available to the public is like giving people a free Obviously it’s impossible to hide everything. pass to check out the inner-workings of Settings are constantly getting changed your life! You’ve got to think of it like this: around and it’s too difficult to keep up. That if something is set to public then that’s you means unfortunately it’s up to you to screen telling everyone that you think showing that what you put online to make sure it isn’t too information, whether it’s a photo album, a outrageous. The odd selfie is going to be fine tweet or a status, is acceptable for everyone but does the world really need to see you tipping cows in a field last weekend? Your to see. Everyone. potential employer definitely doesn’t! Unless you’re really confident that your Twitter and Facebook pages are squeaky clean, it might be worth having a skim through for anything less than appropriate.

If you’re kidding yourself that a potential employer, whether it’s for a part time job while you’re at school, an Apprenticeship or a full time career, won’t be looking at your social media profiles after they read through your application, then you’re wrong. With this in mind, we’ve put together some advice for how you can use social media to your advantage, and let you know just how badly those selfies could harm your chances!

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USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!

The reason an employer, training provider or university would check out your Twitter, Facebook or any other social media page, is to get an idea of what you are like as a person, whether you will get along with everyone else, and whether you will actually be good for their company or campus. Now you know what they’re looking for you can start to tailor your pages to come across more professional, and actually use social media to your advantage!

SPICE UP YOUR PROFILE

Instead of hiding all your personal details behind a brick wall, instead jazz up your profile page by adding your educational background, any qualifications you might have gained; like GCSEs or a Duke of Edinburgh Award, and your work experience if you have any. Facebook actually has space for all this stuff in the about section, which a lot of people overlook. Make sure it’s all filled in and as detailed as possible!

GET YOURSELF OUT THERE

No one wants to hear about what you had for dinner last night, or that you’re well bored.

If you really want to come off positively to potential employers and universities then try becoming a member of relevant groups in the field you want to go into, and joining in with discussions. You’ll come off as intelligent, knowledgeable and professional; everything an interviewer wants to see!

LOOK OUT FOR POSTS!

If you’re looking for a job, an Apprenticeship, or want to find out about open days and events, then social media is the place to be. Often companies will post vacancies on their Twitter and Facebook pages before they ever go up online, as this will save on advertising costs! By following them and checking their feed regularly you can get ahead of the competition by getting your application in early, potentially snagging the job before it ever makes the rounds to the rest of the public.

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WHAT ABOUT LINKEDIN?

Almost everyone has heard of Twitter and Facebook, but if you’re yet to start out in the professional world then you might be pretty new to LinkedIn. It’s often called ‘Facebook for professionals’ and is basically a way to advertise yourself, similar to other social media sites, but in a more professional manner. You can upload your CV, check out some job vacancies, connect with likeminded people and stalk the profiles of big wigs at your dream companies!

It’s also a great place to get involved with discussions and join groups. If you haven’t got too much experience in the world of work then that’s fine too, you can simply fill in your aspirations and what you are looking for from a career later in life. Around 50% of interviewers check out the LinkedIn pages of applicants, for jobs, universities and other vacancies, so at very least it’s worth making a profile!

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TAKING A GAP YEAR Taking a gap year away from study or work is becoming an increasingly popular way to explore new opportunities and buy yourself some time before having to make the all important decision of what you’re going to do with your life! You’ve probably heard of people going away to ‘find themselves’ in an exotic country somewhere around the world, but this isn’t everything a gap year entails. You could spend the year at home trying out different sectors of employment before going on to university, or try to learn a new skill or ability like speaking a new language or focusing on a hobby.

IS IT WORTH IT?

There are some people that see a gap year as a bit of a doss where they can just go on a big holiday for a year, or stay at home with the parents and not really do much, but it’s hard to explain to a potential employer or university why you spent a year sitting on your bum instead of pursuing different options for your future.

GOING ABROAD

If you’re thinking about going abroad then it could be a great opportunity for you to learn a new language, a skill that is useful in practically every industry. You could also argue that any time you spent abroad helped you to develop your communication and organisational skills, as you will have likely have had to put a lot of planning in prior to and during the trip. If you’re thinking about finding work while abroad then this shows a great deal of initiative and gumption, and there’s nothing better than having a bit of work experience to talk about!

You should only really consider a gap year if you want to spend your time doing something constructive. There’re loads of things you could consider doing on a gap year, but you’ll have to think long and hard about what you hope to achieve from taking FINDING WORK a year out, and how you would justify that If you’re not sure what to do with your future, time in a university or job interview. spending some time experimenting in a few different fields can be really beneficial. Even There’s a huge range of different skills if you’re just working up a bit of spare cash, you could develop from a gap year, all all the experience counts and can be used depending on how you spend your time! on your CV. You’ll get a view of what the

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workplace is really like, and who knows, you could even find your dream job! Putting some money aside from work is also an increasingly popular way of funding studies at university, as some people really don’t like the idea of getting into thousands of pounds of debt, I wonder why!

PURSUING A HOBBY

Once you have started full time work or study then it gets more and more difficult to find the time to spend doing the activities you love. Some people use their gap year to pursue the hobbies that they’re passionate about, learning new skills and potentially gaining the experience needed to one day consider a career in that sector. You could even spend time learning a new skill instead, such as filmmaking or theatre production, things you might not have time to try out in later life.

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Ask the Experts Are you frustrated by all the choices you face? Don’t you wish there was a way to compare all your options, or to have those key questions answered?

Well, we’ve done it for you. We’ve put together a team of experts to give you an insight into what kind of experiences, benefits and future they can offer you. We’ve asked the same questions to each expert, to help you decide on the right choice for you.

PWC We help our clients create the value they want, from public and private companies, to governments and charities. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

Web: www.pwc.com/uk/employability

HOW DO YOU INVIGORATE AND ENTHUSE YOUR RECRUITS ON A TYPICAL DAY?

APPLYING – EASY? TRICKY? COMPLEX?

Our application process is designed to be challenging, to make sure that the role is the right fit for you and you’ve got every opportunity to succeed once you join us.

It’s important you do your research - apply to the business area you’re passionate about and the route you feel is the best fit for you. There are several stages to the application process, but we recognise that you may not have experienced a process like ours before, so you’re supported at each stage with practice materials and coaching from our recruitment team.

TODAY’S EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION MARKET IS PRETTY CROWDED, SO WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT?

Opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. Whether you’re looking to start building your career as soon as you leave school, accelerate your development

Our apprentices tell us that it’s the variety of work and the level of responsibility and challenge which keep things fresh. There’s no such thing as a typical day at PwC and every client is different, so one of the core skills our people need to have is flexibility and the ability to embrace change.

Patrick, who joined us straight from school last summer and works in our Tax practice in Birmingham says; ‘I applied to PwC because it offers an unrivalled opportunity for personal development. Working for a large, successful organisation gives rise to the possibility of learning from the best, working with more complex clients, and the potential to develop as much as I can in the areas that are important to me.’

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through a partnership degree or study what you’re passionate about and increase your employability during the holidays, we have something for you. And all of those routes lead to the same opportunity – to grow as an individual and build lasting relationships.

You’ll get full support whichever route you choose.

EMPLOYEES ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING EXTRA, WHAT IN-HOUSE TRAINING/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES DO YOU OFFER?

You’ll find that your progression and study will be mapped out for you during your first few years to maximise your development and enable you to reach your potential. This includes taking a step up in responsibility each year and completing a combination of work-based and formal learning. You’ll be provided with study leave to attend professional exam courses, complete revision and sit exams to achieve a relevant qualification with international currency.

VISION APPRENTICES If you’re looking to develop a career through an Apprenticeship, joining Vision Apprentices is the first step you should take.

Web: www.visionapprentices.co.uk Tel: 0800 121 8317

HOW DO YOU INVIGORATE AND ENTHUSE YOUR RECRUITS ON A TYPICAL DAY?

Vision Apprentices treats all applicants as individuals, with their own interests and unique features. The team supports all applicants through the recruitment process and stays in touch throughout the application journey. There is nothing more frustrating than not hearing back from a recruitment company or employer, so Vision Apprentices commits to contacting all applicants with specific feedback, information, advice and guidance, as well as signposting them to other Apprenticeships, courses and training within the West Nottinghamshire College group or partners.

they can be for their business. We are about creating futures for new apprentices as well as providing training for an existing workforce.

Vision Apprentices is unique as we were one of the first Apprenticeship Training Associations (ATA) in the country and can offer the flexibility of employing an apprentice on behalf of a host employer.

We provide both the apprentice and the employer with a dedicated line manager to work with them every step of the way.

OTHER THAN THE PAY, WHAT BENEFITS ARE THERE TO CHOOSING A PLACEMENT WITH YOU?

We offer fantastic training and progression opportunities and encourage all learners who engage with us to go as far as they can with their qualifications and employment.

We are about creating futures and making the most of all opportunities.

LONDON METROPOLITAN Here at London Metropolitan University we put our students at the centre of all we do.

Located in the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities, London Met is a great place to study. All of our courses are designed to prepare students for their lives and future careers.

APPLYING – EASY? TRICKY? COMPLEX?

Vision Apprentices needs to understand you really want our Apprenticeship. We promise our employers the best so we want you to show us your best qualities.

We use a profile-based application process, as well as your CV so we really understand how you work, what roles suit you best and how we can support you. It is a 15-20 minute process, but the more you put in the more you get out! We say it to all our applicants – sell yourself.

You are supported every step of the way and each Apprenticeship vacancy has a dedicated recruiter who understands the role and what skills and qualities the employer is looking for.

TODAY’S EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION MARKET IS PRETTY CROWDED, SO WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT?

We don’t settle for anything less than the best! Our training and delivery is excellent, we work really hard with our employers so they fully understand what an Apprenticeship is and how beneficial

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HOW DO YOU INVIGORATE AND ENTHUSE YOUR RECRUITS ON A TYPICAL DAY?

Throughout the year we run open events and campus tours to give our applicants the opportunity to visit the university, tour the facilities and talk to staff and current students. We also provide advice on writing a personal statement, filling in your UCAS form, funding your studies and finding accommodation.

Advice, information and news stories are also available through our website and social media channels on Facebook and Twitter, and our Youtube channel is host to many video interviews with our successful alumni, teaching staff and current students.

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APPLYING – EASY? TRICKY? COMPLEX?

We understand that applying for your degree course through UCAS can be quite challenging, so we offer application clinics to help you through the process.

We also provide advice on how to secure funding. We have application clinics every Wednesday leading up to the January deadline – this has helped students in the past to navigate through the UCAS application process. To book a session, go to: www.londonmet.ac.uk/theplan

TODAY’S EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION MARKET IS PRETTY CROWDED, SO WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT?

In such a competitive job market, the employability skills that you’ll gain at London Met and the sound career advice that we provide will ensure that you stand out from the crowd. Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, giving our qualifications extra weight.

While employability is at the heart of our curriculum, we’ll also help you to develop your personal skills. We work closely with industry, providing you with vital networking contacts. Influential speakers inspire our students and give solid, practical advice.

WHAT DO YOU THINK STUDENTS GET OUT OF ATTENDING YOUR UNI? (OTHER THAN PARTYING)

London Met prides itself on being one of the UK’s most diverse universities. We offer a welcoming and supportive environment situated in one of the world’s greatest cities. When you study with us, you’ll get to experience, and become part of, the vibrant local communities surrounding us.

You will also benefit from our international body of lecturers who are actively engaged with world-class research, and, in the latest Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) assessment, we were awarded the highest accolade for our academic standards.

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Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College outperforms national trend Tom Flynn Tom Flynn is an international DJ, producer, engineer and remixer, and is renowned as one of house music’s most-respected forward-thinking producers.

He was awarded ‘Best Break Through Producer’ by Pete Tong and has released tracks on labels such as Mobilee, Circus Recordings and Hypercolour, gaining praise from the cream of the worlds best DJs, including Yousef, Carl Cox, Guy Gerber, Richie Hawtin and many more.

know - all the tips, all the tricks, just some amazing eye-openers, which I would never have discovered sitting at home on my own.’

Tom learned the art of creating and producing music as a Music Technology student at Access to Music Birmingham. He says ‘It was from there and the teachers on the course where I picked up practically everything that I

Find out more about Tom at www.facebook.com/Tom. Flynn.Music.Page

Of his experience on the course he added, ‘It’s so important to have that one-on-one interaction with a tutor because they can tell you how to do things in seconds which would take hours of working out from YouTube videos’.

Find out more about Access to Music’s Music Technology courses at: www.accesstomusic.ac.uk

The students from Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College achieved some outstanding A-level results in 2014, with 25% achieving 3 A grades or better. 45% of all A-levels were awarded at A* or A grade, an increase of 7% on the previous year and in contrast to a national decrease of 0.3% to 26%. The college achieved a 100% pass rate, with 90% of those achieving A*-C. This is an impressive achievement considering every student at the college is required to study Maths A level and 82% of the students take Physics to A2.

99% of the students who are sponsored by one of the branches of the Ministry of Defence have been successful in gaining a university place on a

course approved by the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme. Most of these courses are of a technical nature and are generally quite competitive. All of these students will receive an annual bursary of £4000 whilst at university. On graduating they will start their new careers by attending officer training at Dartmouth, Sandhurst, Cranwell or enter the MOD Graduate Programme.

Principal, Peter Middleton said: “We are delighted with our results and they reflect the hard work and dedication of both our students and staff. We are very proud of the achievements of our students and we wish them every success in their future careers within the MOD and beyond.”

To find out about the opportunities on offer to those who want to become a Officers in the Navy, Army, RAF or work as a civilian for the MOD visit www.dsfc.ac.uk.

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Tom Barnes “I studied production at CM and know the quality of their training firsthand. The course is a great way for knowledge to be passed forward to young producers.”

Tom Barnes is a previous student of CM who studied on CM’s production course and is now one third of the production trio, TMS. His first foray into the music industry was as part of award winning breakbeat producers The Breakfastaz, releasing over 20 singles over 3 years on some of the scene’s most respected independent labels, earning a Fabric residency and touring Europe and North America extensively.

During that period they remixed a number of major label acts. In 2009 they signed a publishing deal with Sony ATV as TMS, and since then have collaborated

with some of the world’s most exciting artists, including The Vamps, Lily Allen, Shakira, Calvin Harris, Wretch 32, Dappy, Devlin, N-Dubz, Professor Green, and Dot Rotten to name but a few. They have also worked with some of the world’s biggest writers, including Wayne Hector, Cathy Dennis, Miranda Cooper, Steve Robson, Biff Stanard, Karen Poole and more.

In 2011 they co-wrote and produced their first Top 20 record, a collaboration with Tinchy Stryder and Calvin Harris, their first Top 5 record, a collaboration with Tinchy and Dappy, and 2 Number 1 singles, Dappy’s ‘No Regrets’ and Professor Green feat Emeli Sande’s ‘Read All About It’.

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Get more than a degree at Leeds Trinity University Experience matters. Fact. It’s why Leeds Trinity University embeds compulsory professional work placements into every degree, and the results speak for themselves.

94% of our 2013 graduates were in work or further study six months after graduating. This makes our graduates the most employable in Leeds, the most employable in Yorkshire and puts them in the top 25% of all UK universities for employability, according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

professional work placements with a leading tourism marketing agency in her second year, Sarah impressed them so much that they offered her a part-time job as she studied.

Even better, at the beginning of 2014, they offered her a fulltime job as marketing account manager which would start as soon as she’d completed her degree. This means Sarah not only graduated with first class honours in July, but she also graduated with the knowledge that her marketing career has already begun.

If anyone understands just how important professional work placements can be, it’s 2014 Business and Management graduate, Sarah Benson. After choosing to carry out one of her

Visit www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/opendays to book your place at one of our 2014 Open Days, and we’ll show you how Leeds Trinity University will give you more than a degree.

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Let’s talk Apprenticeships!

First4Skills is one of the largest national providers of Apprenticeships, offering a great range of quality training programmes. We deliver real results that matter, working in partnership with many employers and organisations around the country to help young people kick start their career and give them an unforgettable training experience.

The Academy of Music & Sound offer industry-led courses and Apprenticeships for young, aspiring music professionals.

Whether you are an ambitious musician, songwriter, budding producer or manager, our courses are designed to prepare you for a life-long career in this fantastic industry.

You will learn in classes that are focused on your specialism and with like-minded students, study with active, working musicians, practise and perform in purpose built classrooms, studios and leading, local music venues.

with world-renowned artists, producers and managers, as well as trips to music festivals and backstage visits to touring shows.

Many of our courses are either fully funded or have attractive student loan options, and also offer you the security of being validated. With eight centres located nationally, we could be within easy reach of your home town.

With great knowledge of the industry and strong experience in work-based training, we support over 8,000 learners to achieve a nationally-recognised qualification and get on the fast track to improve their career prospects and earning potential in the future!

With First4Skills you can choose from a wide range of Apprenticeship qualifications in: • • • • • • • •

Retail Contact Centre / Sales / Telesales Customer Service Hospitality & Catering Business & Administration Team Leading Management Hairdressing & Beauty

In addition to gaining an understanding of the sector you want to work in, the qualifications also help improve your communication, maths and English skills, as well as your confidence - all whilst getting paid!

Once you are signed up to a programme with First4Skills, you will receive support from your area trainer, who will visit you on a regular basis to observe you in your work environment and help you create a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate the new skills you have learnt.

First4Skills have hundreds of Apprenticeship vacancies available for you now. We can help you find the right job in your chosen career. We understand that choosing the right career path is an extremely important decision and would love to help you on your way!

Our students also have access to regular masterclasses

Web: www.academyofmusic.ac.uk Email: enquiries@academyofmusic.ac.uk

To find out more call us on 0151 373 7744 or email apprenticeships@first4skills.com

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Ambition is...

making projections for the next blockbuster. ‘The training to be an ICAEW Chartered Accountant has provided me with both business skills and integrity, which is extremely valuable in the creative and media sector.’ Chris Hainsworth, ICAEW Chartered Accountant, Managing Director, AV Pictures

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THE REAL WORLD Chris Hainsworth, Managing Director, AV Pictures, London I didn’t always want to be a chartered accountant; in fact one of my early aspirations was to be a film director!

I now run a small international film sales agency where I have oversight of all distribution agreements, and am directly responsible for all business operations, including finance, IT, marketing, and human resources. We advise film producers and financiers about the market value of the international distribution rights of their films.

Finance & Law Money makes the world go round, but how is it made?

Who deals with all that cash once the deal’s been done? That’s where financial professionals come in.

Or maybe you want to help keep everything above board and legal? You could enter into a career in law, dealing with high-profile business contracts, or even criminals in the courts.

WHAT’S THIS SECTOR ALL ABOUT?

Finance is all about money and how it’s made. Financial employees are in charge of everything from chasing payments, to making sure the company’s bills go out on time. If a business isn’t making a profit, it’s your job to find out why. Law is a very diverse field, covering everything to do with; you guessed it, the legal system.

There are loads of directions you can take a career within law, from commercial contracts, to criminal prosecution in the courts, to personal injury claims.

WHAT KIND OF SALARY CAN I EXPECT TO EARN?

In law you are likely to start in a lower-paid position due to competition for places, however you can still expect around £14,000 to £19,000 as a starting salary, which will rise quickly with experience.

Financial employees fair a little better, with salaries starting around the £16,000 to £21,000 mark. Work in the financial sector is also often accompanied by a generous bonus or benefits structure.

A typical week for me means meeting with producers, watching rough cuts of films, and assessing the commercial value of the film with different elements such as cast and budget level. I’ve travelled to festivals in Melbourne and Goa, where I met with aspiring producers who have spent years finding and refining stories.

A highlight for me was my first trip to Los Angeles. It’s easy to romanticise about the city, staying in Beverly Hills and meeting agents. I even found myself in the waiting room at an emergency doctors, sitting next to someone working on a draft script for series one of Ugly Betty!

clients, offering advice or closing deals.

Additionally, legal work could take place in a court environment. Both legal and financial advisors could also find themselves working in-house in business or public service environments.

HOW DOES THIS SECTOR COMPARE TO OTHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY?

The financial sector employs over a million people in the UK, because every company needs at least one person to manage their finances. There are over 500,000 paralegals and 20,000 solicitors working within the legal marketplace, with dozens of other roles for you to consider!

WHERE IS THE WORK MOST CONCENTRATED?

Most small towns have some form of law firm; however you will have to go to the bigger cities (London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, etc) for the best opportunities, and it’s worth noting that over 35% of practising solicitors work in London. The biggest financial organisations also have their offices in the big cities, but if you’re WHAT KIND OF ENVIRONMENT looking for a more general position, there are local banks, insurance companies and WOULD I BE WORKING IN? Both financial and legal work will likely financial advisory firms dotted all over the involve a lot of time in the office, however country. in both industries you could be visiting www.careersworld.co.uk

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Finance & Law

Career Choices From managing accounts to keeping people behind bars, everything we do is affected in some way by the financial and legal industries. There’s a huge range of potential roles for you to go into within these sectors, and we couldn’t possibly list them all, so we’ve put together some information on a few of the most popular posts for you below.

ACCOUNTANT

Accountancy (or accounting) is all about crunching numbers and keeping track of finances. Big or small, every company has an accountant. You could be working inhouse for a large corporation, or as part of an accountancy firm, providing financial planning and profit forecasts for a number of different businesses. You’ll need excellent attention to detail, one extra number here or there could throw a whole company into disarray!

wholesale banking (for the government and other international institutions). You’ll be tasked with managing money, approving loans, exchanging foreign money and paying in/cashing cheques.

LEGAL SECRETARY

Legal secretaries generally work for law firms, or within a legal department of a large company. It is their responsibility to provide administrative support to the various solicitors, barristers and paralegals within their offices. You’ll need to have a sound knowledge of legal procedures, and to be a FINANCIAL ADVISER Financial advisors provide, no surprises great administrator. here, advice on people’s finances. This could be anything from whether it’s a good PARALEGAL idea to take out a mortgage, or whether This is the fastest growing role within the you can afford that shiny new car. Financial legal profession. Paralegals assist certified advisers meet with everyone from families, solicitors or barristers in their activities. to entrepreneurs, to huge corporations! There are a small amount of activities Your advice will be invaluable, and you could restricted to qualified lawyers, but a trained be the difference between someone going paralegal can actually carry out much of the bankrupt or being a commercial success! important work that occurs within a law firm, including advising clients and completing paperwork. A sufficiently qualified paralegal BANKER Banking is a broad term for everything to do will also often be given their own cases and with personal and corporate finances. It’s clients to look after. a huge industry that comprises 3 different sub-sectors; commercial banking (local COURT ADMINISTRATOR banks such as HSBC, Lloyds or NatWest), If you have great administrative skills corporate banking (for businesses) and and want to experience the thrill of the

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courtroom, this could be the job for you. You will be helping with the day-to-day running of the court, as well as recording important details for the magistrates or judges. A court administrator’s role is vital, as everyone needs to be organised and informed before the start of any new trial.

INVESTMENT ANALYST

Investment analysts are responsible for providing information to traders and shareholders on the current state of their investments, as well as highlighting new opportunities to get involved with. You’ll need to be able to get to grips with economic trends, and have financial knowledge specific to the sector you’re working in, or to the geographic location your investor wants to focus on.

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

It’s the job of payroll staff to make sure everyone gets paid on time! There’s a lot of time management involved with payroll work, especially in large companies where hundreds of staff members need to be paid on the same day. You’ll have to make sure you’re good with numbers, as you’ll be working out how much tax needs to be deducted from each employee’s pay packet, as well as the amount of overtime that needs to be paid.

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WHERE TO BEGIN If you think this is the sector for you, read on to learn more about how you can kick off your career...

APPRENTICESHIPS

There are a few Apprenticeships you can undertake to get into this sector. As part of an Apprenticeship you will gain relevant qualifications, usually in the form of an NVQ, Diploma, BTEC, or even a degree! They are ideal for people who want a practical role as they learn while gaining valuable employment experience. People with Apprenticeships tend to progress up the ladder a lot quicker than those without, as the skills they learn are more suited to the workplace.

Accounting • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Providing Financial Services • Legal Services

A-LEVELS

A-Levels are the most popular gateway into university and are much sought after by employers. Here are some of the relevant A-Levels for this sector: Maths • Economics • Business Studies • Law • Accounting • Statistics

FOUNDATION DEGREES

THE LEGAL SERVICES INDUSTRY HAS A TURNOVER OF MORE THAN £25 BILLION PwC IS THE UKs LARGEST AUDITING FIRM

THE AVERAGE WAGE OF A SOLICITOR IN THE UK IS £33,000!

A foundation degree combines university lifestyle with practical, hands on work. It’s sort of like a cross between an Apprenticeship and an honours degree. They are often used as gateway qualifications to a full time degree as they count towards the first two years of a degree. They usually take two years to complete and you’ll be both in the workplace and on the university campus.

DEGREES

This is a highly technical sector, and the traditional entry route into many legal and financial careers is to progress via a degree. For some positions, you cannot apply without one, such as solicitor or barrister job roles. There are several types of qualification, and which you obtain depends on your field of study. Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) are the most common; however Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also an option for those looking to pursue a legal career. Most degrees take three years to complete full-time, though many universities offer a placement year in industry, or the option to study abroad.

EMPLOYER FUNDED STUDY

If you don’t fancy going to uni but still want to be an accountant, you can train through organisations such as ICAEW and PwC. KMPG are ideal for school leavers and offer a 6 year course which will result in an internationally recognised award instead of an honours degree.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

You can also undertake short courses to boost your credentials and specialise in a certain area of the Finance and Law sector.

For example, to work in investment banking you could gain a CISI Introduction to Investment Award. If you are looking for higher level legal positions, you will need to complete a Legal Practice Course, or a Bar Professional Training Course.

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think social care “Knowing that I can make people happier is the most satisfying part of my job”

There are a huge range of jobs available in adult social care, such as...

front line care workers, therapists, activity organisers, managers, administration…

There’s more to social care than you might think – every day is different. You might be helping people to socialise with friends, go shopping or even go on holiday.

You could be in a l home, out in your loca community, or working in someone’s house.

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THE REAL WORLD Ellie left school at 16, working as a sales assistant, but she wanted a more rewarding job, so she drew on her experiences of helping to care for a family friend who has dementia to find a job in the care industry, which will need up to one million extra workers by 2025.

Health & Social Care In the UK, we have some of the world’s best health and social care staff. They receive excellent training to make sure that you get better as soon as possible, and are well looked after in your time of need.

Whether it’s saving someone’s life, or making sure they’re being taken care of, if you want a career giving something back then this is the sector for you!

WHAT’S THIS SECTOR ALL ABOUT?

This sector is all about helping people, whether that’s providing aid to people who have fallen ill, or assisting people who are vulnerable or unable to help themselves.

There are a huge range of medical positions you could consider, including becoming a doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, dentist, psychiatrist, and more. Social workers generally specialise in a specific area, such as working with adults or children with learning disabilities, or helping families to adopt or foster a child.

WHAT KIND OF SALARY CAN I EXPECT TO EARN?

As a social worker you can expect to start on around £19,500 per year, and as a counsellor around £19,000. Careers in health are generally quite well paid due to the amount of training you will have to complete in order to become qualified.

Nurses can begin on around £21,000, and this can quickly rise as your become more experienced. Similar wages can also be expected in more niche healthcare positions, such as work as a dental technician.

in the community, or even in schools. An even greater range of environments can be seen in the healthcare industry. Health professionals can work in a hospital, anywhere from A&E to maternity, though could also be found in local practices and surgeries, or even helping out in the community.

She was taken on as an apprentice at Gold Hill and she says the chance for her to earn and gain qualifications while she works is the perfect combination for her as she knows qualifications will help her progress in the future. Ellie had also never worked in care before, so her Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care was the perfect way to get a start in the sector. As part of her Apprenticeship Ellie has undertaken training in health and safety, first aid and how to help those living with dementia.

Ellie says: ‘I’m surprised at how quickly I’ve come to love the job. I’m responsible for the personal care of residents which covers everything from helping someone to get dressed, to taking care of their nutrition. The best thing about working in social care is knowing that you are helping other people and that every day is different. Sometimes it’s emotionally challenging, but you have the support around you to help with this.

‘I would recommend an Apprenticeship as there is a lot to learn, and getting qualifications means that it’s not a dead end job. There are opportunities to progress. I want to stay in care and work my way up, as far as I can go!’

HOW DOES THIS SECTOR COMPARE TO OTHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY?

The health and social care sector is incredibly well founded in this country. The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe, and the fifth largest in the world! The Government funds much of the training for professionals in this sector, meaning you will be trained to a great standard and will generally receive a fantastic wage when you’re fully qualified too.

WHERE IS THE WORK MOST CONCENTRATED?

Unlike most industries, there is no definite centre for you to gravitate towards.

Wherever there are people, there’s a need for health and social care professionals!

Doctor’s surgeries can be found in most towns, though hospitals tend to be located WHAT KIND OF ENVIRONMENT in larger towns and cities. Social workers work closely with local authorities, but can WOULD I BE WORKING IN? This can vary dramatically depending on also be sent out into the community, so where you decide to specialise. Social may have to travel around quite a bit. workers can work in hospitals, care homes, www.careersworld.co.uk

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Health & Social Care

Career Choices There are few things more important than our health, except maybe that of our loved ones. Whether this is our physical, mental or emotional wellbeing, it is vital to ensure the people we hold dear are well looked after and cared for. This is where the health and social care sector comes in. There’s a huge amount of job roles within these industries, and we’ve listed a few of the most popular one’s for you to have a look at below.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Adult social care is all about providing advice and support to those who have difficulty living their everyday lives. This could be because of disability, short or long term illness, age related issues, or various mental health problems, such as depression or dementia. It’s the role of an adult care worker to work out what type of care is needed, and to support the person in their time of need. They might also need to liaise with other services, such as the police or NHS.

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

The allied health professions, or AHPs, are actually a whole host of different roles within healthcare. These range from being a dietitian, to a physiotherapist, to a prosthetist. You’ll need quite specialist skills to become a professional in this area, and most roles will require a degree or diploma, though there are many support roles that require little to no academic qualifications.

CHILD SOCIAL CARE

live safe and healthy lives, and enjoy and is all about getting the right data to the right contribute to the community. people at the right time, and keeping records of all the vital information generated in the health sector daily. This is one of the fastest DENTAL There are a variety of positions you could growing areas within healthcare, mainly due consider within dentistry, but they all revolve to constant technological advancements around one thing: good oral hygiene! You and an ever-growing population. could look into work as a dental nurse, hygienist, technician, therapist, and of course, a dentist. The industry is highly specialised and so will require quite a bit of training, and every member of the dental team has an important role to play within the practice, promoting good dental health to all patients.

Child social care workers aim to improve the lives of children and young people through work with themselves, their parents, or their carers. You will have to identify the child’s needs, and work out frameworks and action plans that can be implemented to assist Informatics is all about information! You in supporting them. The end goal is that could be working as a researcher, analyst, or vulnerable children and young people can IT professional, regardless; work in this field

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NURSING

Nurses make up the largest group of staff within the NHS, meaning there are thousands of nurses across the country, in a variety of roles. It’s not just about helping out on a ward either; nurses can be found in almost every kind of health setting, from neonatal, to A&E, to patients’ homes. You’ll have to be a caring and compassionate HEALTHCARE SCIENCE If you’re looking to help people in a more person, and really committed to helping indirect way, and are a technically and others. scientifically minded person, then a career in healthcare science could be the way WIDER HEALTHCARE forward for you. Healthcare science There are a variety of specialist careers professionals are an essential part of the within healthcare that do not involve direct health service, preventing, diagnosing patient involvement. Wider healthcare and treating a huge number of illnesses professionals can be builders, maintenance and medical issues. From analysing tissue workers, gardeners, cleaners, caterers, samples, to trialling new vaccines, this is porters, or could work in various other roles one of the most technologically innovative to help in the running of hospitals and other areas of healthcare. care establishments. You could get involved anywhere from the construction of NHS buildings, to cooking patients’ dinners!

HEALTH INFORMATICS

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APPRENTICESHIPS

There are a few Apprenticeships you can undertake to get into this sector. As part of an Apprenticeship you will gain relevant qualifications, usually in the form of an NVQ, Diploma, BTEC, or even a degree! They are ideal for people who want a practical role as they learn while gaining valuable employment experience. People with Apprenticeships tend to progress up the ladder a lot quicker than those without, as the skills they learn are more suited to the workplace.

Care Leadership and Management • Health and Social Care • Health (Allied Health Profession Support) • Health (Clinical Healthcare Support) • Health (Dental Nursing) • Health (Informatics)

A-LEVELS

A-Levels are the most popular gateway into university and are much sought after by employers. They will be useful in getting into this sector, especially science based qualifications. Here are the relevant A-Levels for this sector.

Physics • Biology • Chemistry • Health and Social Care • IT • English

THE NHS IS THE COUNTRY’S BIGGEST EMPLOYER, WITH OVER 1.4 MILLION STAFF!

23,000 ADULT SOCIAL WORKERS AND 22,000 CHILD SOCIAL WORKERS

THERE ARE 8,000 GP PRACTISES IN THE UK AND 2,300 HOSPITALS

FOUNDATION DEGREES

A foundation degree combines university lifestyle with practical, hands on work. It’s sort of like a cross between an Apprenticeship and an honours degree. They are often used as gateway qualifications to a full time degree as they count towards the first two years of a degree. They usually take two years to complete and you’ll be both in the workplace and on the university campus. There are a wide range of foundation degrees available for this sector, such as Health & Social Care and Nursing.

DEGREES

For many positions within this sector you cannot apply without a degree. Roles such as becoming a nurse, midwife, doctor, or social worker all require specialist training. There are several types of qualification, and which you obtain depends on your field of study. Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees are available, but it is more common to receive a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in this sector. Most degrees take three years to complete full-time, though for some roles you can be training for much longer than that, especially in medicine.

COLLEGE COURSES

A college course is another way to get into this sector. For more information on which colleges offer courses in your region, check out www.careersworld.co.uk.

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Vocational qualifications, such as BTECS and NVQs, are a great way to get straight into the specific areas of this industry that wouldn’t be covered by other qualifications.

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THE REAL WORLD Rosemary Goodship, Diploma student, BIMM Brighton I love being a BIMM student! Not only has it taught me vital skills and techniques to achieve what I want to achieve, but it’s helped me prepare for what a career in the music industry will actually be like. I feel that BIMM especially focuses on realistic problems that you might encounter and teaches you how to overcome them so you can be the most successful musician you can be.

Creative, Media & The Arts From scribblings in a notepad, to a triple A video game title, to the British film industry, the Creative, Media & The Arts sector affects them all. If you’ve got that creative spark, then this is the sector for you!

WHAT’S THIS SECTOR ALL ABOUT?

TV, film, radio, magazines, video games, blogging; all these and more are covered by this sector. In fact pretty much any job that requires a creative, innovative person will be related in some way to the creative, arts and media industries!

WHAT KIND OF SALARY CAN I EXPECT TO EARN?

Your salary can vary dramatically depending on what industry you enter into.

Media positions generally start around the £12,000-£15,000 mark because of the competition for places. Designers will fare better, starting at around £15,000£20,000 due to the specialist skills required for the role. Many positions within this sector are freelance, or depend on getting commissioned for a project or production.

Pay in these situations is very variable, depending on both the client and your skill set.

WHAT KIND OF ENVIRONMENT WOULD I BE WORKING IN?

If you are designing or writing you are likely to spend much of your time in an office, though you could occasionally be required to report on events or meet with contacts.

Musicians typically travel all over for events

All the BIMM tutors have huge amounts of experience and that really gets the students to respect them, which makes for a better working environment. BIMM events, such as Masterclasses with famous musicians or end-of-term gigs, are an awesome opportunity for all students from Diploma to Degree levels to get involved and have a good time.

The social side is one of the best and most important parts of being a BIMM student, and the atmosphere in Brighton is really chilled and creative. Everyone is so friendly and encouraging – they accept you for who you are, and that allows you to become the most creative person you can. BIMM has such amazing connections with the industry and that’s what makes it a really exciting place to study music.

and gigs, and as an artist you could be planting your easel almost anywhere!

TV and film roles could see you working in a variety of locations both indoor and outside, though post-production workers will likely spend a lot of time in a studio, refining footage.

HOW DOES THIS SECTOR COMPARE TO OTHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY?

The creative sector is one of the most important parts of the British economy, generating a whopping £71.4 billion a year. That means an additional £8 million is generated every hour! It’s a group of industries that is growing quicker than any other, meaning this is a fantastic time to get involved.

WHERE IS THE WORK MOST CONCENTRATED?

For many of the creative industries, it is best to gravitate towards the bigger cities, as there are simply more opportunities for musicians, artists and media personnel there! London has the largest concentration of creative industries, including companies like Creative Skillset to help you get ahead.

In the north, much of the BBC has been moved to Salford, meaning the city is now a media paradise! www.careersworld.co.uk

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Creative, Media & The Arts

Career Choices If you have a great imagination, an innovative mindset, and the drive to get ahead in this competitive selection of industries, then you might be the next superstar in the creative sector! From television production to web design, there are dozens of job roles you could consider, so we’ve listed some of the most popular ones for you below.

PUBLISHING AND JOURNALISM

Ever read something and thought ‘who writes this!?’ (actually don’t answer that).

If you’d love to work around magazines, newspapers or books, a role in publishing could be for you. Jobs range from the more practical printing positions, to the creative careers, designing, writing and editing written work.

Performing arts includes a whole host of job organisations, writing press releases, interviews, and booking roles, from lighting to set design, stagehand arranging appearances at events. There’s a lot of to stage manager! networking involved with PR, so you’ll have to make sure you’re able to schmooze the INTERACTIVE MEDIA Broadly, interactive media means any right people!

kind of digital product that responds to an interaction. This could be anything from a simple website responding to a click, to a whole video game title. You could be working in web design, creating fantastic FILM AND TELEVISION If you’re looking to be the next film or TV webpages for companies big and small, or star, then this is the sector for you. But it’s developing apps to follow the latest trend. not all about the on-screen talent, there are hundreds of roles within film and television FASHION DESIGN that you could consider, just watch the To work in fashion design you’ll need to be credits at the end of a film and you’ll see able to spot a trend, and know what colours, what we mean! Camera, sound and lighting shapes and fabrics work well together (no operators are all vital members of the team, yellow with hot pink please). Designers often but there are lots of jobs you might not specialise in a specific type of clothing, like have heard of. You could even work as a sportswear or undergarments. You’ll need continuity clerk, making sure nothing is out to be able to take a design off the page of place, like a Vauxhall Astra in a period and create a prototype piece of clothing, so drama. you’ll also need pattern cutting and sewing skills.

PERFORMANCE ARTS

Always dreamed of becoming a worldclass thespian? It’s not all about what the audience can see though; maybe you just love the stage and want to see how everything works behind the big curtain.

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ANIMATION

When most people think of animation then think of huge blockbuster films like Frozen or cartoons like the Simpsons, but animators can work in a huge range of environments, from video games to advertisements. It’s not all computerised work either, you could work in stop-motion, creating clay models for use in films such as Wallace and Gromit!

CURATORS/CONSERVATORS

Curators manage the collections of artistic, historic and cultural pieces that you might see at a gallery or museum, and conservators are the ones that make sure everything is properly restored and preserved.

Professionals in both of these roles usually specialise within their respective fields, with curators developing their knowledge about particular pieces, and conservators refining PUBLIC RELATIONS Everyone from small-time musicians restoration techniques specific to a certain to huge worldwide sell-out acts needs artistic period. representation. PR officers manage the image and reputation of acts and www.careersworld.co.uk

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APPRENTICESHIPS

There are a few Apprenticeships you can undertake to get into this sector. As part of an Apprenticeship you will gain relevant qualifications, usually in the form of an NVQ, Diploma, BTEC, or even a degree! They are ideal for people who want a practical role as they learn while gaining valuable employment experience. People with Apprenticeships tend to progress up the ladder a lot quicker than those without, as the skills they learn are more suited to the workplace.

Creative and Digital Media • Design • Photography • Photo Imaging • Fashion and Textiles • Music • Journalism • Technical Theatre: Lighting, Sound and Stage

A-LEVELS

A-Levels are the most popular gateway into university and are much sought after by employers. Here are some of the relevant A-Levels for this sector: Art and Design • Dance • Drama • Fine Art • Graphic Design • Media Studies • Music Technology • Photography

FOUNDATION DEGREES

1 IN 12 JOBS IN THE UK ARE RELATED TO CREATIVE WORK 735,000 OF THE UK’S CREATIVE JOBS ARE IN LONDON THE BBC IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST INDUSTRY EMPLOYERS, WITH 23,000 STAFF

A foundation degree combines university lifestyle with practical, hands on work. It’s sort of like a cross between an Apprenticeship and an honours degree. They are often used as gateway qualifications to a full time degree as they count towards the first two years of a degree. They usually take two years to complete and you’ll be both in the workplace and on the university campus. Example degrees include Creative Writing, Animation and Photography.

DEGREES

This sector has a mixed bag of job roles, for some of which you don’t need a degree at all, and simply need some creative talent, and others are highly technical and require you to undertake a great deal of technical or academic training.

There are several types of qualification, and which you obtain depends on your field of study. Bachelor of Arts (BA) is the most common in the creative sector, though Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees are also available in more technical areas. Most degrees take three years to complete full-time, though many universities offer a placement year in industry, or the option to study abroad.

COLLEGE COURSES

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THE REAL WORLD On track for a successful future Orton Electrical, based at Wombourne near Wolverhampton, firmly believes its success is down to hiring quality staff who acquire key trade skills from taking the Apprenticeship route.

JTL helps young people forge careers in the electrical industry though its Advanced Apprenticeship programme and is the leading work-based training provider in England and Wales.

Orton Electrical has been working with JTL, taking on apprentices and developing their careers since the company started in 1990. The company has recruited four apprentices every year for the past few years.

Every candidate who registers through JTL has to pass a rigorous selection process, which includes an interview and initial assessment. Approximately one in 10 of these will make the approved applicant list and employers can then choose who to interview from the list.

Engineering Engineering is a huge sector. Practically every industry is related to engineering in some way or another and the amount of products created and maintained as a result of professionals in this area is truly vast! You could be working on a construction site, in a lab, out at sea, in an office, the opportunities are endless!

WHAT’S THIS SECTOR ALL ABOUT?

Don’t think that engineers are just limited to working on big industrial machines; they’re responsible for the design, testing and development of almost every product you can possibly think of. You could be working on aeroplanes, ships, F1 cars, sandwiches, guns, washing machines, the list just keeps going and it’s your responsibility to make sure the products in your field are the best they can possibly be.

could be stationed anywhere from an oil rig to a freighter in the middle of the ocean!

It all depends on where you specialise, a land-based engineer isn’t going to be working around an airport.

Once recruited, the apprentice will start earning straight away, which makes the Apprenticeship route a viable alternative to university and getting into debt. They will usually spend four days working on site with one day spent at a local college, learning theory and doing practical workshop sessions.

In 2013, Orton Electrical apprentice Mike Calleia represented the West Midlands at the JTL Regional Awards and won the coveted title of Best Apprentice. Almost all former apprentices choose to stay with the company on completion of their Apprenticeships - a tribute to its working environment and business culture.

HOW DOES THIS SECTOR COMPARE TO OTHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY?

Engineering is a massive part of the UK economy. In fact, the engineering sector contributes more than £1.1 trillion a year, which is almost a quarter of the turnover of WHAT KIND OF SALARY CAN I the whole of the UK! There is a very large gender gap in engineering at the minute, EXPECT TO EARN? Because of the vital, highly specialised with many companies crying out for female skills you need in order to work in this applicants, as only 8.5% of engineers are sector, starting salaries are very high. As women. a graduate you can expect upwards of £25,000. A fully qualified engineer could WHERE IS THE WORK MOST even earn double that wage! Of course, CONCENTRATED? the more specialised you go, the more you This depends entirely on what sector you will get! want to go in to. The north of England is generally more industrial than the south, WHAT KIND OF ENVIRONMENT Liverpool was the first city to pioneer electric trains, Manchester has a rich industrial WOULD I BE WORKING IN? Because of the diversity of this sector, heritage, and Newcastle is famous for its it’s hard to say where you will be working shipbuilding and heavy engineering history. day-to-day. Many engineers will work in factories alongside machinery, though you www.careersworld.co.uk

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Engineering

Career Choices Think of a career sector and you can guarantee that at some point in the production process that an engineer has had some sort of involvement. The core skills of engineers are absolutely vital to British industry and commerce, and the range of job roles you can consider is immense! We’ve listed a few of the most popular positions for you below.

METALS ENGINEERING

Metals engineering, or metallurgy, is the process of casting, forging and working metals, and the creation of alloys. Everything metal that you see is created as a result of this industry. There are around 400 foundries in the UK, casting around 100 million tonnes of metal every year!

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

This area of engineering covers everything related to electronics. This could mean working to design complex power systems and huge electricity generators, or manufacturing the microscopic electronic circuits used by appliances about the home and workplace. Electrical engineers also maintain electrical equipment, making them a vital team member for any business.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Chemical engineering is all about the manufacture, use of, and transport of chemicals. Much of the work within this field is all about turning cheap raw materials into more valuable or useful resources, but you could also be working to develop vaccines and other medicines. You could end up anywhere from a laboratory to an oil rig!

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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Astronautical (space) and aeronautical (aircraft) engineers work to develop and test aircraft and spacecraft. As better and cheaper forms of transport are created, the aerospace industry in this country requires more and more skilled workers to keep up with the rest of the world.

MARINE ENGINEERING

Broadly speaking, marine engineering refers to any form of engineering related to the ocean. This could be work on boats, ships, oil rigs, offshore wind farms, or submarines.

There are many opportunities within commercial industries, but you could also consider becoming an engineer in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines.

DEFENCE ENGINEERING

While much of the work in other engineering roles falls into the category of ‘defence engineering’, there is a specific field dedicated to providing and maintaining the UK Armed Forces’ military hardware. The Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) is collection of 9,000 engineers that work exclusively in this sector, which might just be your ticket into this field! www.careersworld.co.uk

FOOD INDUSTRY ENGINEERING

There’s a huge range of industries related to the manufacture of food and drink. It’s not all about sandwich fillings either, engineers in this field are involved everywhere from the packaging of food to the operation of production line machinery.

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Agricultural engineering combines aspects of electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering with principles of agriculture and other land-based subjects. Machinery plays a large role on farms, whether this is an automated cow-milker, or a huge combine harvester!

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WHERE TO BEGIN If you think this is the sector for you, read on to learn more about how you can kick off your career...

APPRENTICESHIPS

There are a few Apprenticeships you can undertake to get into this sector. As part of an Apprenticeship you will gain relevant qualifications, usually in the form of an NVQ, Diploma, BTEC, or even a degree! They are ideal for people who want a practical role as they learn while gaining valuable employment experience. People with Apprenticeships tend to progress up the ladder a lot quicker than those without, as the skills they learn are more suited to the workplace.

Engineering • Engineering Construction • Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • Industrial Applications • Marine Industry • Food and Drink

A-LEVELS

A-Levels are the most popular gateway into university and are much sought after by employers. They will be useful in getting into this sector, especially science and technology based qualifications. Here are the relevant A-Levels for this sector.

Biology • Chemistry • Design and Technology • Maths • Marine Science • Physics • Engineering

FOUNDATION DEGREES

THE AVERAGE GRADUATE STARTING SALARY FOR ROLES IN THE ENGINEERING SECTOR IS £26,019

THERE ARE OVER 565,320 ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES IN THE UK THERE ARE EXPECTED TO BE 2.74 MILLION JOB OPENINGS IN ENGINEERING BEFORE 2020

A foundation degree combines university lifestyle with practical, hands on work. It’s sort of like a cross between an Apprenticeship and an honours degree. They are often used as gateway qualifications to a full time degree as they count towards the first two years of a degree. They usually take two years to complete and you’ll be both in the workplace and on the university campus. They are available in a range of engineering subjects, including marine, aircraft and chemical.

DEGREES

Engineering is traditionally dominated by graduates, and starting wages for university-leavers in this sector are some of the highest of any sector. A degree will provide you with all the specialist knowledge you will need to get ahead in this field. There are several types of qualification, and which you obtain depends on your field of study. Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees are available, but you are more likely to receive a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) qualification in this sector. Most degrees take three years to complete full-time, though for some roles you can be training for much longer than that, as you may want to specialise in a specific job role.

COLLEGE COURSES

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Travel, Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Student Options We can offer a range of over 40 different airline & airport practical activities - most of which will support a range of programmes & offer transferable skills, including photographic evidence and a JARE ATP Completion Certificate.

Travel & Hospitality Tourism is a big deal in the UK, from day visits to London, to countryside breaks in the Yorkshire Dales, and we love our holidays abroad too! Maybe you’re a friendly face who loves to work with the public?

Hospitality concerns all things going out! From pubs to clubs, restaurants to hotels!

WHAT’S THIS SECTOR ALL ABOUT?

This sector has a whole host of job roles to choose from, so you’re bound to find something to suit you. If you’re looking to travel then you could find work on a passenger ferry or with an airline, or even become a rep at a holiday park. If you’d prefer to stay close to home you could work in a travel agency, or in any number of different hospitality roles, such as behind a bar, or looking after guests in a hotel.

WHAT KIND OF SALARY CAN I EXPECT TO EARN?

Wages vary dramatically in this sector, depending on who you’re working for and what your role consists of. Travel agents generally start on around £13,000, but can rise to between £15,000 and £25,000 with experience. Cabin crew salaries begin at about £12,000, but this can increase for the bigger airlines. In bar and restaurant positions your wage will generally start quite low, but will be boosted by tips.

Progression is also very quick in hospitality, with dedication and commitment being highly valued.

in any airport around the world! Hospitality is a little easier to judge, as you will likely be in a customer focussed role, either serving them directly, working behind the scenes in the kitchens, or cleaning hotel rooms to make sure everything is perfect for their visit.

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HOW DOES THIS SECTOR COMPARE TO OTHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY?

44% of workers in this sector are employed part-time. This is mainly due to the fact that many hospitality employees work shifts rather than set hours. Hospitality is also very popular with younger workers, with almost half of all employees being under 28 years old. In travel you could be working very irregular hours, especially if you are working on board an aircraft or ship.

WHERE IS THE WORK MOST CONCENTRATED?

You can find work in this sector all around the UK (and all over the world!). Every town and city has dozens of pubs, hotels and clubs for you to pick from, but the biggest cities will provide the most opportunities, and are home to the more prestigious WHAT KIND OF ENVIRONMENT establishments. With travel you may have to gravitate towards some of the bigger WOULD I BE WORKING IN? It’s hard to say where you will be working airlines and ports so you are close to where day to day, as the range of job roles is so you’re needed. broad. In travel you could be in an office environment, but then could also be based www.careersworld.co.uk

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Travel & Hospitality

Career Choices Travel is a very popular sector, especially for young people. After all, everyone loves a good holiday!

It’s an ever-changing industry, with people constantly searching for the next exciting destination.

Hospitality is entirely customer focussed, so you’ll have to be committed to helping people have the best experience they possibly can, whether this is on a night out in a bar, or while enjoying a stay in a luxury hotel.

TRAVEL AGENT

If you fancy helping someone to find their dream holiday destination, this is the career for you. You’ll have to have a good working knowledge of world geography, or at least the most popular holiday destinations. It’s not just high street travel agencies these days, you could be working in a call centre, helping people to book their holidays over the phone or online!

environment, and you’ll have to be able to all bookings and reservations are managed take orders from the head and sous chefs. properly. You’ll have to maintain an air of Note: Must be able to shout ‘yes chef!’ professionalism at all times, and be able to keep calm under pressure!

BAR STAFF

Ever thought about mixing drinks for a living?

Pubs, clubs, hotels and bars all need skilled staff to serve drinks to their thirsty patrons.

You’ll meet loads of new people through this job, and you’ll have to make sure you’re outgoing, with bags of personality, but also that you can handle those who’ve had a bit CABIN CREW It’s the responsibility of air cabin crew to too much to drink! make sure that passengers are comfortable and enjoying their flight. On top of this you HOTEL MAINTENANCE also have to ensure everyone is secure, and The cleaners in hotels are the unsung you will be responsible for informing people heroes of the hospitality sector. They’re the of safety procedures. You’ll need great ones who make sure everything is spick and people skills, as you’ll need to be kind but span for your arrival, and that your stay is as firm with customers, especially any difficult comfortable as possible. And let’s not forget fliers! the mint on your pillow! You’ll have to make sure you’re an organised, thorough person; there are a lot of rooms to get through!

KITCHEN AND CATERING STAFF You’ll have to love food for a role in this industry! Chefs, kitchen assistants and HOTEL SUPPORT STAFF catering professionals are absolutely vital These are the friendly faces on reception, to the hospitality sector. They’re the ones and the porters helping you with your that create and prepare the fantastic dishes bags. It’ll be your responsibility to make that keep people happy! It’s a fast paced sure every guest feels welcome, and that

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HOLIDAY REP

As a rep, it is your responsibility to make sure that everyone is having a good time on their holiday! You’ll be doing everything from meeting families at the airport, to arranging tourist trips and days out. It’s not all fun and games though; you’ll also be required to write reports on complaints and accidents.

WAITING STAFF

Waiters are an essential part of every restaurant, bistro and pub. It’ll be your job to prepare tables, take orders and serve meals. In many establishments you’ll be encouraged to chat with the customer and help out in any way you can, though in more traditional silver service roles you could be required to be very professional and swoop in and out without ever being seen!

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APPRENTICESHIPS

There are a few Apprenticeships you can undertake to get into this sector. As part of an Apprenticeship you will gain relevant qualifications, usually in the form of an NVQ, Diploma, BTEC, or even a degree! They are ideal for people who want a practical role as they learn while gaining valuable employment experience. People with Apprenticeships tend to progress up the ladder a lot quicker than those without, as the skills they learn are more suited to the workplace.

Hospitality • Hospitality Management • Activity Leadership • Travel Services

A-LEVELS

A-Levels are the most popular gateway into university and are much sought after by employers. Here are the relevant A-Levels for this sector.

English Language • Maths • Travel and Tourism • Business Studies • IT

FOUNDATION DEGREES

MORE THAN £135 BILLION IS GENERATED BY TOURISM EVERY YEAR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY EMPLOYS 10% OF THE NATIONAL WORKFORCE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE TRAVELLING ABROAD HAS RISEN BY 5% IN THE LAST YEAR

A foundation degree combines university lifestyle with practical, hands on work. It’s sort of like a cross between an Apprenticeship and an honours degree. They are often used as gateway qualifications to a full time degree as they count towards the first two years of a degree. They usually take two years to complete and you’ll be both in the workplace and on the university campus.

DEGREES

Degrees in the hospitality and leisure & tourism sectors are relatively new, but there are already dozens of courses for you to choose from! A degree will provide you with all the specialist knowledge you will need to get ahead in this field.

There are several types of qualification, and which you obtain depends on your field of study. Bachelor of Arts (BA) is the most common, but you might obtain a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in a specialist field. Most degrees take three years to complete full-time, though some roles will require you to undertake additional training.

COLLEGE COURSES

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We couldn’t possibly print an article for every sector; we’d have to change the name to ‘Careers World Textbook’! But, we also understand that the five sectors covered on the previous pages might not be to your tastes. Not to worry! Below are the other sectors we cover, which we will detail more in upcoming issues. You’ll also find some example job roles, expected starting salaries and the qualifications you can study to get into the sector to give you an idea of what to expect from each sector.

Agriculture & Animal Care

We depend on this sector a lot more than most people think; most of our food comes from agriculture and with a growing number of people keeping pets, there is a demand for skilled veterinary staff to take care of them. Agriculture is a very broad term for working outdoors. It’s commonly mistaken for farming, which while a large part of this sector, is not the be all and end all. Forests, rivers, mountains and national parks all need looking after; not to mention the animals that reside within them! You could work as a park ranger, helping conserve the plants and animals in our most beautiful locations, or as a vet looking after household pets.

Example Job Roles: Ranger • Veterinary Assistant • Farm Worker • Landscape Technician Salaries: Starting salaries are usually around the £13,000 mark.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3) • College Courses • Foundation Degrees (university is the best way into veterinary linked job roles)

Armed Forces & Emergency Services

We rely on our emergency services when things go wrong and they are a vital part of our day to day lives. From the police who patrol our streets to the paramedics who save lives, this sector is all about helping people in the community.

Of course, serving in the armed forces means protecting the country and providing international aid to other nations. Whether you are based abroad or in the UK, you’ll be working as part of a team in a variety of situations, some of which will take place in hostile environments so a cool head is a good trait to have!

Example Job Roles: Paramedic • Police Officer • Fire Fighter • Coastguard • Soldier • Fighter Pilot • Navy Cadet • Royal Marine Salaries: Military salaries usually start at around £13,000, while emergency services salaries are usually around £19,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3 – HM Forces run their own apprenticeship schemes) • College Courses (such as police studies) • A-Levels (useful for officer training)

Automotive

If you know your spark plugs from your spare tyres, then you could have a future in the automotive industry. This sector covers the maintenance of vehicles from cars and motorcycles to more complex systems such as combine harvesters and luxury coaches.

You could find yourself working in a garage fixing up customer’s vehicles, or in a workshop specialising in things like body work, paint and windscreen repair. You could also work in a main car dealership, on diagnosis and repair or offering advice to customers. You’ll need to be analytical, but this sector is generally favoured by those who enjoy working with their hands.

Example Job Roles: Mechanic • Vehicle Service Technician • Panel/Paint Technician Salaries: Salaries in this sector tend to start at around £13,000 a year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3 – this is the most popular route into this sector) • College Courses • Foundation Degrees • HNDs

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Business & Customer Service

If you’ve got a good eye for making a bit of dough, then you might be a natural business guru! Business is all about the money; how to invest it wisely, how to hang onto the money you already have and of course, how to make more of it. Good customer service ensures that customers become regular users of the business and that new clients can be attracted. It’s not just answering the phone; there are jobs in areas such as public relations, networking and social media. If you’ve got a friendly demeanour, a nice smile and good conversational skills, you’d be well suited to a job in customer service!

Example Job Roles: PR Officer • Business Consultant • Personal Assistant • Human Resources Officer • Management/Team Leader Salaries: Starting salaries in business are generally quite high, usually starting around £17,000. Customer service salaries start at around £12,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3) • College Courses • Foundation Degrees • A-Levels (Business Studies and IT are useful)

Construction

Building structures is something the human race has always prided itself in; from simple houses to the Empire State Building, every building requires a different method of planning and construction. Actually building the structure is just one part of the process; there are a whole host of job roles in this sector! Civil engineers and surveyors plan and design building projects, scaffolders construct safe platforms for others to use, plumbers fit pipes for various water outlets and painters make everything look eye catching. This is an industry that combines both practical and design orientated job roles.

Example Job Roles: Bricklayer • Plumber • Plasterer • Surveyor • Civil Engineer • Painter/Decorator • Joiner • Carpenter • Scaffolder Salaries: Civil Engineering starting salaries are around the £15,000 mark. Salaries around practical roles such as Joinery and Bricklaying tend to start at around £13,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3 - this is a popular route into this sector) • A-Levels • College Courses • Foundation Degree • HND

Education & Early Years

As a person between the ages of 14-19, you’ve probably spent the better part of your life so far in school. So, why consider being a teacher?

Well, it’s a very rewarding career to have, as you’re helping the next generation of people through some important (and tricky) times. This sector also covers play work and early years, namely, working with toddlers and very young children. This could be through a nursery, preschool or a day care/activity centre. Whichever age group you choose to work with, you’ll need a caring, helpful and patient personality.

Example Job Roles: Teaching Assistant • Nursery Nurse • Playworker • Play Centre Assistant Salaries: Salaries usually start at around £12,000 a year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3) • A-Levels (English is great for all job roles in this sector, but if you want to go into full time teaching, you’ll need to study the subject you want to teach!) • College Courses • Foundation Degrees (You’ll need a teaching qualification to teach full time)

Energy & Renewables

Traditionally, our energy came from burning fossil fuels, which were pretty harmful to the atmosphere. But, being a smart, proactive species, we’ve adapted our energy sources to use our environment. Now, we can generate power via wind turbines, geothermal reactors, tidal generators and solar panels. We also have nuclear power, which might not sound environmentally friendly, but it generates lots of energy and is relatively cheap to run. The government has also invested lots of money in recycling our household waste and goods. This sector offers roles in lots of areas, such as plant maintenance, recycling and nuclear working.

Example Job Roles: Recycling Operator • Plant Technician • Radiation Monitor Salaries: Starting salaries in this sector are quite high, starting at around £17,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3) • A-Levels (Sciences are useful here) • College Courses • Foundation Degrees

Hair & Beauty

In an age where getting your hair and nails done is no longer considered girly (come on guys, don’t kid yourselves), making people look and feel good has become big business. And it doesn’t stop at feeling great on the outside; this sector also covers spa therapy, which is a growing industry in the UK. You could be working in a salon styling hair, recommending a nail design or in a country retreat providing seaweed wraps; whatever you choose to do, you can be satisfied that you’ve helped give somebody a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Example Job Roles: Spa Therapist • Hairdresser • Barber • Nail Technician • Beauty Therapist Salaries: Salaries in this sector tend to start at around £13,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3) • College Courses

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IT, Digital & Telecoms

Pretty much every other industry relies on IT in some way or another, so the need for people working in IT has never been greater. Computers are constantly changing and being upgraded, so this sector requires a lot of adaptability as well as a logical, problem solving way of thinking.

You could be managing a network for a large company, or providing IT support at a school.

You might even find yourself working within another sector; industries such as Logistics and Creative Media rely heavily on IT to deliver their products and services.

Example Job Roles: IT Technician • Software Developer • IT Support Staff • Telecoms Technician Salaries: Salaries start out between £14,000 and £20,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3) • A-Levels • College Courses • Foundation Degrees

Manufacturing & Processing

This is a sector that is, to all intents and purposes, all about making things. What that is could be anything from a microwaveable chicken curry to a car windscreen. It’s literally that diverse. Food and drink, metals, ceramics, textiles, building materials, electronics are just some of the areas you could be working in. Manufacturing is split into so many different areas and job roles that we could probably dedicate a whole magazine to it! Your work could take you from an offshore oil rig in the North Sea to a production line in a factory on home soil!

Example Job Roles: Production Line Supervisor • Extraction Operative • Pipe Fitter • Welder • Refrigeration Technician • Jewellery Technician Salaries: You can expect to start out on around £12,000, but supervisory roles tend to pay more.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3) • A-Levels (Any technology or science subjects would be useful in this sector) • College Courses • Foundation Degrees

Retail

Well, who doesn’t love shopping? Retail is big business in the UK and we spent £311 billion on shopping last year (when I say we, I mean the country, not me and the missus...), therefore there is a need for skilled retail staff to cover the demand. Retail covers all forms of shopping, from high street clothing stores to giant supermarkets. Customer service and communication skills are vital to this industry, so if you are a helpful, happy person, then a career in retail could be right up your street. Get it?

Street? Shopping? Ah, never mind.

Example Job Roles: Sales Assistant • Visual Merchandiser • Manager/Supervisor/ Team Leader • Retail Buyer Salaries: Starting salaries in the retail sector are usually around £11,500.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3) • College Courses • Foundation Degrees

Sport & Fitness

Getting fit and healthy has become a really important part of people’s lives. This sector is all about helping people improve through various forms of exercise; this might be in a gym using weights, or on a football pitch playing in a cup final. Either way, this sector is about making people feel good about themselves so you’ll need good interpersonal skills and a determined nature to help push people to achieve their goals. You could find yourself training somebody in a health club, or outside coaching athletes in a variety of sports.

Example Job Roles: Personal Trainer • Sports Coach • Fitness Instructor • Outdoor Activities Supervisor Salaries: Gym based job roles tend to start out at around £13,000, while coaches start on anywhere between £12,000 and £18,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3, inc. a route into professional sports) • A-Levels (Sport Science and Biology will be of use) • College Courses • Foundation Degree • Industry Specific Qualifications

Transport & Logistics

Ever wondered how that present you ordered online makes its way to your front door?

Nearly every business makes use of Logistics at some point, whether it’s ordering new parts for a project, sending out products to stores or something as simple as sending a birthday card. You could find yourself working at a port or airport, or even working oversees on a freighter. It isn’t just deliveries; this sector also covers public transportation industry. The vast network of railways and bus routes requires constant upkeep and maintenance and keeping everything running on time is a job that requires hundreds of people.

Example Job Roles: Railway Operative • Airport Ground Staff • Mail Service Technician • Warehouse Operative • Bus/ Coach Driver (A clean driving licence will be required for any driving jobs) Salaries: Starting salaries in this sector are around £12,000 a year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships (Level 2 and 3) • A-Levels (Geography is useful for transport related job roles) • College Courses • Foundation Degree

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Ready to make some tough decisions about courses, careers and your future?

You don’t need to make your big career decisions alone. The National Careers Service can help you: • assess your skills • find the right course • choose the right uni • understand the job market • find out about careers • develop your CV Text your name and ‘advice’ to 07766 413 219 and a National Careers Service adviser will call you back for free.

You can also search online for National Careers Service, or call us on 0800 100 900.

We appreciate more than anyone the importance of giving appropriate careers advice to students between the ages of 14 and 19. To help we have put together some aides and guides to help you to make up your mind and make the changeover from pupil to employee that bit easier. Over the next few pages, we will tackle some of the common problems and concerns students face during the autumn term.

THE AUTUMN TERM Love it or hate it, the autumn term is a time of new beginnings within education. Some students will be raring to get going, and many more will be wondering why the next summer break is a whole year away. No matter which camp you fall into though, there are some big decisions to be made this term. Younger pupils will be getting to grips with their options and considering their future careers, while year 11s will be thinking about college, work and Apprenticeships. Don’t forget as well that UCAS applications need to be completed as early as October for some university courses! Because lots of students will be in the early stages of their various application forms, they’ll soon be expecting their first interviews, so in this issue we’ve put together a handy guide to how to come away having made a good impression.

Interviews are one of the most daunting parts of applying for a job, Apprenticeship, or university.

Lots of people will tell you that you’ll get better with practise, but what if it’s your first one? Or you just can’t seem to crack it? The really important thing is to keep calm. Stress can kill your confidence and make a bad situation much worse! To help soothe those interview jitters we’ve put together a few handy hints to help you focus and get that dream placement. Overleaf we’ve also listed some of the most popular questions asked at the various different interviews that you might come across.

HOW TO PREPARE

It might not surprise you to hear this, but preparation for an interview doesn’t start on the day. If you’ve managed to secure that all important interview spot, then you should be doing everything you can to ensure you’re calm, collected and ready to answer any questions they throw at you.

Make sure you bring your essentials with you. If the job spec doesn’t say what you need, then a list of references, copies of your CV, and a print-out of the job description are always safe bets. And a pen, ALWAYS bring a pen...or five. If you want to look more professional, put everything in a folder or binder to save yourself from carrying a bunch of scrappy pieces of paper around.

Perhaps the most vital thing you can do to prepare for an interview is to properly research both the company and the job role (or the uni and course). You will almost definitely be asked questions about this! Some top advice for research is to look into their recent achievements and news, what their ex-employees/alumni have to say about them, and what their ‘vision’ or mission statement is (fancy wording for what the company actually does and how they see themselves). Always keep in mind how you can convince them where you fit into their organisation.

It’s always a good idea to have a go at a mock interview with a family member or careers adviser to calm your nerves. It’ll help you rehearse what you’re going to say, and they might think of a question that you haven’t considered yet. Don’t forget you can always visit the National Careers Service (nationalcareersservice. direct.gov.uk) to get some help from a real-life careers adviser.

WHAT TO WEAR

It might seem like common sense to a lot of you, but people still turn up to interviews in a crinkly, stained shirt, or jeans and t-shirt.

If the interviewer tells you to dress down then that’s fine, some companies, like Google, prefer you to be comfortable in your own clothes, but the vast majority will expect you to look smart and professional. This will usually mean a suit, but shirt and tie/jacket and blouse can also be fine. Be sure to get your outfit together the night before so you know it’s all clean and ready to be worn. The first impression an interviewer will have of you is your appearance, so make sure you look the part!

PHONE INTERVIEWS

Not all interviews are face to face. Many interviewers will prefer to weed out the irrelevant applicants by giving you a call and asking a few basic questions, so you need to be ready for this after you send your application off. Yes, the idea of getting a call anytime anywhere is pretty terrifying, but don’t feel like you can’t rearrange if it really is a bad time! No one wants to interview someone sat on the loo.

If you think you can take the call then make sure you are in a quiet place with no distractions. Keep important documents like your CV and application in sight, and make sure you have a pen and paper to hand. Keep calm and be yourself, if you’re right for the position then chances are they’ll see this and offer you a sit down interview, just don’t babble nonsense down the phone!

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

So you’ve finished your interview, everything’s a blur and you can’t tell whether it was a hit or miss. Even if you think it went terribly, you really have to maintain a good relationship with the interviewer, so be polite and shake their hand. Who knows, they might like you and recommend you to another department! After you’ve got home you should always send a letter of thanks to everyone that interviewed you. This might spur them into getting back in contact with you, and gives you an excuse to stay on their mind. If it was a definite no, it can be really useful to ask for feedback on how to improve for next time!

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Common questions & how to combat them We know it’s difficult guessing what to expect from an interview, especially considering there are so many different formats it could take! To help you prepare we’ve listed a few of the most popular questions asked by employers, training providers and universities, as well as the reasoning behind them, so you can avoid sitting there like a lemon.

UNIVERSITY INTERVIEWS

Why do you want to study at this university? Universities want to make sure you are committed to spending 3+ years studying with them. After all, more than 25,000 students drop out every year! Just reassure them by giving your reasons for picking them, and your course, and make sure your answers match your personal statement.

Wrong Answer: The night-life looks pretty good around here

APPRENTICESHIP INTERVIEWS

Why have you chosen this Apprenticeship? This one will require some thought on your part. If the placement is your dream job, then let this come across with a passionate answer. Though most of you will likely have applied for several different placements and this is just one that said yes. Don’t worry, the employer will know this, they’ll just be trying to find out a bit more about your reasons.

Wrong Answer: I didn’t want to go to uni and get into debt

JOB INTERVIEWS

What is your biggest weakness? This is the classic question that everyone fears. It’s a favourite because it makes you reflect on yourself, and the employer also finds out on what areas you’ll need work and training.

There are a few ways to answer this but generally, honesty is the best policy. Talk about how you have overcome a negative personality trait, like fear of public speaking, or tell them about a problem you have since solved, such as fixing time management with a rigorously kept routine.

Wrong Answer: I’m up all night, have multiple personas, and get injured all the time...Oh and I’m Batman.

If you could be any type of pizza topping, what would you be and why? This type of question is becoming more and more common. There isn’t any ‘right’ answer here, you are just demonstrating that you can think on the spot and remain calm.

You could come up with a funny, clever, or straight forward answer; it all depends on your personality.

Wrong Answer: Wait...what?...err... what?

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Why should we offer you a place? This is your chance to really sell yourself. Make sure you list your academic achievements and really prove to them that the course you’ve chosen is for you. It’s not all about grades though, they’ll want to get a glimpse of your personality; that you’re a motivated person who will put in the hours when studying, and who’ll positively impact societies on campus.

Wrong Answer: All my other options said no and my mum wants me out of the house

What do you think we expect from an apprentice? Essentially, the interviewer is checking whether you actually realise what you’re getting in to! Its best to model your answer to the job role, but generally you can talk about being motivated, keen and quick to learn, an attentive listener, and able to work well with others.

Wrong Answer: To just get on with it, when’s lunch?

What do you think the day to day challenges of the role are? The interviewer really wants to know if you know what you’re getting into. Have you researched the role properly or are you applying because it’s vaguely related to what you want to do?

Your best bet is to read the job description really thoroughly, and research similar jobs in other companies to see what’s required of the average employee.

Wrong Answer: Trying not to kill my colleagues

...Any other questions?

You should never leave without asking questions about the role or company, but save questions about pay until you have 100% definitely got the job. Use this as an opportunity to appear genuinely interested, or to prove you’ve been listening to the interviewer. For example, if they’ve mentioned launching new products, ask what these are and what work will need to be done on them.

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What do you plan to do after completion of your studies? The university will be checking whether or not you have thought about your future, and if you’ll drop out.

Quoting a few job roles or sectors you have in mind would be a good idea. If you don’t have any immediate plans then let them know your motivations for going to university, and convince them that you are driven enough to see it through.

Wrong Answer: I’m only going to uni because I don’t know what I want to do

What do you least like about school/ current job/current training?

You’re obviously not going to love everything about where you are now, and the interviewer will know this (so don’t even try saying you do!).

Ideally you will give examples of how you have improved a situation, or dealt with a problem in an effective, mature manner.

Wrong Answer: I don’t like all the work, I never bother with homework

What do you know of the company?

What you’re really being asked is whether you know what the company does and how you can contribute. This is the big one when it comes to research. It won’t just prove that you know what you’re getting into, but a good answer will show that you are dedicated to working for the company and will go the extra mile.

Wrong Answer: You make really good pies and give great staff discount

Science and Technical Apprenticeships and Traineeships Fancy a science-based, technical or engineering Apprenticeship working with some of the most exciting and innovative companies in the country?

Apprenticeship vacancies If you want to find out more about Apprenticeships in the science-based industries and look at some current opportunities visit: www.the-tas.com Types of careers in science If you are uncertain about your future and would like to understand which qualifications are required for certain roles, the types of jobs available and how much you can expect to earn visit: www.sciencecareerpathways.com T: 01925 515217 E: apprenticeships@the-tas.com

Apprenticeships vs University The question that haunts most pupils looking to leave school, and in fact most who are looking for further training at any point in their life, is ‘Should I study for a degree or an Apprenticeship?’ There are benefits and pitfalls to both, and it’s not an easy decision to make. We’ve listed some of the most popular arguments either side to help you to start thinking about your options.

APPRENTICESHIPS

Often referred to as a ‘vocational education’, you will essentially be learning a trade rather than simply the theory behind it. The training is in a specialised area and you will learn more about the day-to-day trails of the job than you would studying a degree.

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UNIVERSITY

Traditionally a very academic route of study. At university you will be expected to do a lot of work in your own time. Many degrees will use the same sort of exam format as school, with coursework being completed by a set deadline, and exams being sat throughout the year as well.

Earn a wage and avoid university fees

Some jobs require a degree (e.g. teaching)

50% of graduates are not using their degree

Great social scene inc. societies and sports

Potentially higher lifetime earnings

Take a degree at any point post 18

Many apprentices retained after course

Degree may be required to progress in work

Gain real workplace experience

Immediate sense of independence

Up to date employer designed content

Alumni associations provide job advice

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Get Ahead with a Babcock Apprenticeship In today’s competitive marketplace, developing the right skills can help you to get ahead and stay ahead.

Apprenticeships are an excellent way to continue your studies, earn money and gain real experience, and with so many Apprenticeships available, there is a course for you and your chosen career path.

Babcock supports training programmes in the Automotive sector for clients such as Fiat Group, Ferrari, Hyundai, Isuzu, John Deere, Mazda, Subaru, Paint and Body specialists and Volkswagen Group.

We are also a leading training provider within the Service sector working with exciting brands and SMEs across the hospitality, retail, care and sport & leisure professions including Elior, Four Seasons Healthcare, Kingswood, Marriott Hotels, Mitchells & Butlers, Shoezone, Stonegate Pub Company and Travelodge.

Embark on one of our Apprenticeship programmes and you could be taking the first step to a successful career.

Contact us to find out more: Automotive Team Telephone: 0870 013 0325 Email: automotive@babcockinternational.com Web: www.babcockinternational.com/automotivetraining Service Sector Team Telephone: 0800 731 8199 Email: training@babcockinternational.com Web: www.babcockinternational.com/training To view our live apprenticeship vacancies please visit: www.babcockavol.co.uk www.facebook.com/babcocktraining www.twitter.com/babcocktraining

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There are tonnes of different types of qualifications at varying levels; for example, a Level 3 NVQ is the equivalent to an Advanced Diploma. This can be confusing and trying to figure out what is the same level as what can be mind boggling. Below is a handy chart, listing all the levels of study and the qualifications students can take, making it easier to tell your diplomas from your degrees!

LEVEL

5 GCSEs

LEVEL

SKILLS FOR LIFE

LEVEL

BTEC

LEVEL

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

LEVEL

OCR NATIONALS

AWARDS, CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS

LEVEL

NVQs

FOUNDATION LEARNING

LEVEL

ENTRY LEVEL

CERTIFICATES

(GRADES D-G) 1

5 GCSEs

LEVEL

(GRADES A*-C) 2

INTERMEDIATE

3

4+

BTEC 2 NATIONALS

LEVEL

DIPLOMA OF

LEVEL

NVQs

LEVEL

NVQs

ADVANCED DIPLOMAS

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BTEC HIGHER NATIONALS (HND, HNC)

OCR NATIONALS

LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

BTEC FIRSTS

LEVEL

LEVEL

NVQs

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FOUNDATION LEVEL FOUNDATION LEVEL DIPLOMAS 1 DIPLOMAS 2 OCR LEVEL NATIONALS 2

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPs

GCE IN APPLIED

SUBJECTS

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FOUNDATION LEVEL 3 DEGREES 4+

LEVEL

HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS

APPRENTICESHIPS

FOUNDATIONS 1

A LEVELS

LEVEL

3 3 3

HIGHER EDUCATION

LEVEL

4+ LEVEL

4+ LEVEL

4+

SPECIALIST LEVEL 4+ 3 AWARDS

LEVEL

3

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SOME BRAINTEASERS FOR YOU TO TRY OUT ON YOUR FRIENDS! (ANSWERS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE, NO CHEATING!)

1. TAKE OFF MY SKIN - I WON’T CRY, BUT YOU WILL! WHAT AM I? 2. WHAT OCCURS ONCE IN EVERY MINUTE, TWICE IN EVERY MOMENT, YET NEVER IN A THOUSAND YEARS? 3. WHAT STARTS WITH T, IS FILLED WITH T AND ENDS IN T? 4. WHAT HAS TEETH BUT CAN NEVER BITE? 5. GIVE ME FOOD AND I WILL GROW, GIVE ME WATER AND I WILL DIE, WHAT AM I? 6. WHICH ANIMAL JUMPS HIGHER THAN A BUILDING? 7. THERE’S A GREEN HOUSE, INSIDE IS WHITE HOUSE, INSIDE IS A RED HOUSE FILLED WITH BABIES, WHAT IS IT? 8. WHAT KIND OF ROOM HAS NO WINDOWS OR DOORS? 9. WHICH WORD IN THE DICTIONARY IS SPELLED INCORRECTLY? 10. WHAT CAN GO ALL AROUND THE WORLD BUT ONLY STAY IN ONE CORNER?

The fear that you are being watched by a duck.

Quackers

The fear of belly buttons. No crop tops please

The fear of crossing bridges.

Some cities have service that will drive your car over a bridge for you!

The fear of not having phone service. Apparently 50% of people suffer from this!

The fear of the sun. What Dracula had

The fear of phobias. Rather unfortunate to develop this one

The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. What a sticky situation to be in

The fear of cheese. Well it IS pretty stinky

The fear of the number 13.

Unlucky

The fear of time passing.

Try not to think about how long it took to read this list of phobias

Answers: 1. an onion; 2. the letter M; 3. a teapot; 4. a comb; 5. a fire; 6. most of them, buildings don’t jump!; 7. a watermelon; 8. a mushroom; 9. incorrectly; 10. a stamp.

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Lucy on client site with the National Trust

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School and College Leaver Opportunities Offices across the UK » Join summer or autumn 2015 Traditionally, there has only been one story when school comes to an end.

University. Degree. Career. But things have changed. With PwC, there are now many professional opportunities for high achievers straight out of school. So your story can go anywhere.

You might start by joining us on our Business Insight Week while you’re still at school to find out what it’s like to work at PwC. If you can’t join us for a full week, you could attend one of our Career Open Days or Career Open Evenings. You’ll find out more about joining us straight from school on our Flying Start degree programme, where you’ll get paid work placements alongside a traditional university experience, or on our School and College leaver programme, which fast-tracks your career by combining real paid work with study towards a professional qualification.

Do well in any of these opportunities, and you could get a job offer. Just like Lucy. She took the opportunity to join PwC straight after her A-levels.

And now she owns her own flat and is a qualified Chartered Accountant managing her own prestigious clients.

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