John Watson Regional Coordinator An Overview of the Futurewise Profile

The Futurewise Report  Aim - to stimulate discussion  Provides objective information  Looks at different types of intelligence  Looks at the profile pattern not the scores  Measures potential...not necessarily achievement  Complements other information you already know

Your Profile Problem Solving Processing Information Practical abilities Dexterity Work Personality - How you apply yourself

Interest Questionnaire People Medical Health Social work Education Sales Financial/ Legal Travel Caring HelpingAdvising Persuading Management Helping

How does it help in school?  Assist with subject choices  Help to recognise preferred learning style  Enhance study and revision skills  Maximise results by - identifying appropriate styles - focusing subject choices - highlighting potential.

Beyond school?  Identifying learning styles & study skills are important in distinguishing higher education options  Career suggestions may broaden your horizons and show the links between careers and the subjects required for them  Helps you think more about yourself and your strengths  Shows a range of opportunities for you to explore.

What next?  Your interview  Use your personal ID to register on  Your Profile results online in your personal space  Consider the Career Suggestions in the context of your Profile  Use ‘What next?’ over the next few years to progress your Research and Choices. Includes Study worldwide options and International students accessing UK entry  Futurewise help and support till you are 23 wherever you are based

 Personal web space for all student members - accessed via a unique password

Myfuturewise.org.uk After you log on you will be able to view Your Profile online and find the Career Suggestions

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