1. Outwood Academy Adwick
Career of the Week
Outwood Academy Adwick
Week 7 – Choosing a Career is Simple
Don’t forget:
The Careers Lead in school is Mr Copsey.
Careers Inc. are available to see students in school on Tuesdays.

2. Choosing a Career is Simple
Is choosing a career simple?
Follow the ‘Truth or Myth’ slides to find out.

3. Choosing a Career is Simple
Truth or Myth?
A Careers adviser will tell me what to do....Myth
An adviser cannot tell you what to do
They can discuss your ideas and guide you to help you make an informed decision based on what might be right for you

4. Choosing a Career is Simple
Truth or Myth?
I can’t make a living out of a hobby...Myth
Combining skill and interest can be a great career choice
You could start your own business
Make sure you research all aspects of turning your hobby into a career
You may need to do some training to make a hobby into a career

5. Choosing a Career is Simple
Truth or Myth?
Earning lots of money will make me happy...Myth
Most people work 71% of their year
Over a lifetime we might spend 31½ years of our life working
Salary is important but we also need to get job satisfaction too

6. Choosing a Career is Simple
Truth or Myth?
Once I choose a career – I am stuck with it forever... Myth
Many people change career a number of times – developing
different skills as they progress
You may have to retrain
Getting a range of qualifications gives you more choices

7. Choosing a Career is Simple
Truth or Myth?
If my best friend is happy with a particular career/job then I will be too...Myth
What works for one person may not necessarily work for another, even if you have a lot in common
If someone you know has a career that interests you, look into it, but be aware of the fact that it may not necessarily be a good fit for you

8. Choosing a Career is Simple
Career Action Planning Process
Truth or Myth?
All I have to do is pick a career... things will fall into place after that…Myth
Choosing a career is a great start but you need a career action plan
with all the steps you need to take to make sure you achieve your goals.

9. Choosing a Career is Simple
Truth or Myth?
There's very little I can do to learn about a career without actually working in it…Myth
Real experience is great but not always possible
Do your own research – have a look at jobs and careers on the website

10. Choosing a Career is Simple
Truth or Myth?
It never too early to start planning for the future you want...True
You need to invest time in choosing a career to make sure it is right for you....
Work and try hard for your qualifications to give you more choices.....
Put enough thought into it, and you will increase your chances of making a good decision.