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A Week in the Workplace

17 March 2023

A Week in the Workplace

Contents

Join us for an insight into the workplace with five short videos and quizzes designed to help you answer some of the most pressing career questions. Whether you watch the videos with your peers in the school week, or access them independently, this resource will equip you with the tools and confidence to help you feel empowered in the choices that you make.

Contents

What could my career be?

Making a decision on what your career will be is often the biggest stumbling block for young people when they think about their futures. A useful place to start is by focussing on your own skills and strengths and what role in the workplace would best suit you. Finding roles that suit your strengths will open the door to a wide range of industries. The first step is just to start!

 

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Where could I work?

In this second bitesize lesson, we are looking at future career possibilities from a different perspective - where could you physically work? We spend the majority of our week in our work environments, so this is a really important decision and one that is subject to huge debate, especially with the rise of online working. Gain further insight into the world of remote working, the realities of the private and public sector and the differences between working for small and big businesses.

 

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Why should I choose this career?

This lesson invites you to reflect on what really matters to you. By finding your values and following your passions you can steer your career choices so that they are aligned with what you care about the most.

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Who could help me?

Networking is a powerful career tool in which you can connect with different people to exchange information, advice and career guidance as well as gaining exposure for yourself in that industry. In this video, we invited our InvestIN Industry Experts to share their career journeys, advice, and top tips for young people!

 

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When can I start?

… Right now! As a student your career journey has already started and it is important to be proactive in developing your skills, expanding your knowledge on an industry, and building your career confidence.

 

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