Think Future: Year 10 Lesson 6: A holistic approach

Lesson 3: Your personalised action plan1 Think about it Why do you think people choose the careers they do? Discuss your ideas with the rest of the group.

Lesson 3: Your personalised action plan2 How do people choose their jobs? People may choose a particular career because: they have a particular skill or talent for the job (for example, a footballer) friends or family members recommended it they have done their own research and decided that it is the best career for them.

Lesson 3: Your personalised action plan3 Activity: What do you need to think about? Working on your own or with a friend, list the different factors you would think about when choosing a job. Think carefully about what is important to you now, and what you may need to think about in the future. Some possible answers are given on the following slides.

Lesson 3: Your personalised action plan4 Qualifications You will need to think about the qualifications needed for certain jobs or careers. For example: will you need to achieve specific grades at Level 2? which post-16 qualifications (if any) will you need? will you need to go to sixth form college or university?

Lesson 3: Your personalised action plan5 Job satisfaction You will need to think about: what you enjoy doing whether you will enjoy the job you have chosen whether you have the skills and qualities needed for a particular job or career.

Lesson 3: Your personalised action plan6 Labour market information You should consider the availability of jobs in your chosen sector. How many jobs are available in your chosen sector? How often do vacancies come up? Is the work seasonal or are jobs available all year round? Will you need to move from your local area? Is this a growing or declining sector?

Lesson 3: Your personalised action plan7 Working conditions You should think about what the job role will involve. Will you be expected to work shifts (e.g. as a police officer or paramedic)? Will you be expected to work in a noisy environment (e.g. a factory)? Will you be working office hours (9am–5pm)? Will you need to work late at night or at weekends (e.g. retail work or restaurant work)? Will you have to work on bank holidays (e.g. a chef)?

Lesson 3: Your personalised action plan8 Prospects You should consider where a certain job may lead. Can you be promoted from this role? Does the company or organisation have a clear structure for promotion? Will you need to complete further study (e.g. an accountant)? Are there opportunities for worldwide travel?

Lesson 3: Your personalised action plan9 A holistic approach to careers In summary, you should think about: working conditions job satisfaction salary prospects labour market information qualifications.