These pages contain labour market information which will help you in your decision making by asking the question 'What will the sector that I am interested in look like in five to ten years time?'
The information may be out of date as trends change but this is an important aspect to consider when making choices.
Business, Admin and Finance
Catering and Hospitality
Construction and the Built Environment
Creative and Media
Engineering and Manufacturing
Hair and Beauty Therapy
ICT
Land-Based and Environment
Retail Motor Industry
Retail Sales and Customer Service
Security and the Armed Services
Society, Health and Development
Sport, Leisure and Tourism
When thinking about your future career you need to:
- Find out about the jobs available
- Know what qualifications are required
- Plan how best to get the job you want
Getting the career you want
- Try and get the best possible qualifications and training you can
- Do relevant work experience
- Have a good school attendance and punctuality record
- As well as qualifications, employers are looking for people with what are called employability skills
Employability skills – employers want people who can:
- Read, write and use numbers – nearly every jobs involves English and maths
- Work in a team – as well as by themselves
- Solve problems
- Use IT
- Explain what they mean and ask for help when they need it
Your Guidance Adviser can help you as you make plans for your future. There will be a Guidance Adviser at your school or college regularly. Ask your form tutor or Careers Co-ordinator how to get in touch and make an appointment.
Written by Red Bridge Solutions Ltd www.redbridgesolutions.co.uk
