1. An introduction to Unit 1: Planning your future 2016-17

2. Unit 1 CATs
1.1 Career Action Plan
1.2 CV
1.3 Letter of application

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

4. Sources of CIAG Careers adviser Skills test Web-based research
Careers fair
Open days &
UCAS Fairs
Work experience

5. National Careers Service offers advice on education and careers

6. Find apprenticeship opportunities in your area

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

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

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

10. Letters of application
Shortlist organisations to target
Positive, professional and tailored
Expand on/refer to your CV
Use pages for guidance

11. 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!

12. Points to remember Career planning is a 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!

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

14. Open Days Saturday 17 September Saturday 22 October Wednesday 26 October Friday 2 December 9.30am – 3.00pm