An introduction to Unit 1 Planning your future 2017-18

Unit 1 CATs 1.1 Career Action Plan 1.3 Letter or email of application 1.2 CV 1.3 Letter or email of application

Purpose of Unit 1 Understand how to career plan Learn how to prepare professional documents Learn how to present yourself professionally

Careers & apprenticeship fairs Sources of CIAG Careers adviser Skills test Web-based research Careers & apprenticeship fairs Open days & UCAS Fairs Work experience

National Careers Service offers advice on education and careers

Find apprenticeship opportunities in your area

Consider these questions Why is career planning important? How can a good CV help you? What is the purpose of a letter of application?

Career Action Planning Useful to conduct a SWOT Conduct research and seek CIAG Use pages 8-10 to help you

CVs Professional, current and relevant Content – specific with examples Structure – use headings page 11-15 Design, layout, language and SPG

Letter/email of application Shortlist organisations to target Positive, professional and tailored Expand on/refer to your CV Use pages 18-21 for guidance

Reasons to do work experience Help you decide what you want to do next Enhance your CV and get references Increase your chances of a HE place or employment Develop your skills and grow in confidence Some courses demand it! You might enjoy it!

Points to remember Career planning is your foundation Never too early to start Explore all sources of CIAG Hands on experience is invaluable Don't panic – we can help or signpost to someone who can!

Use Unit 1 tab on the PM web page as a research tool

Primary research: careers events Events or fair Dates and venues Website National Apprenticeship Show The National Apprenticeship Show exists only to promote apprenticeships. 16th and 17th October 2017 Manchester Central www.nationalapprenticeshipshow.org/north/ Skills The events offer careers, skills advice and Apprenticeships, education and training opportunities. 18th and 19th October Leeds   www.regionalskillsevents.co.uk The Skills Show The nation’s largest skills, apprenticeships and careers event. 16th-18th November 2017 Birmingham NEC www.worldskillsuk.org/the-skills-show What Career Live? What University Live? Options for school leavers - including university, apprenticeships, sponsorship and on-the-job training. 2nd and 3rd March 2018 Birmingham NEC 23rd and 24th March, Liverpool Venue TBC www.whatcareerlive.co.uk

Open Days 2017 Wednesday 21 June Thursday 22 June Saturday 16 September Saturday 21 October Wednesday 8 November Friday 1 December 9.30am – 3.00pm http://www.hud.ac.uk/open-days/

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