Exploring Career Planning Resources
Exploring Career Planning Resources
What do you already know about finding information for career planning?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify and use a range of information, advice and guidance sources for your own career planning.
Why Use Career Planning Resources?
Career planning resources help you make informed choices about your future. They give advice, information and support for your next steps.
1. Teachers and School Staff
Teachers and careers advisors at school know your strengths and can offer guidance on subjects, qualifications, and career options.
2. Job Centres
Job centres provide information on local job openings, apprenticeships, and training. They also offer personal advice and guidance.
Online Career Websites
National Careers Service
Offers information about different jobs, required skills, and guidance on CVs and interviews.
Focuses on graduate jobs, career ideas, and advice about higher education.
Prospects
4. Family and Friends
People you know can share personal experiences, recommend jobs, and connect you to opportunities.
5. Libraries and Books
Task: Organising Career Resources
Now, fill out your table with six different sources of information and describe what you can learn from each. Use the examples from this lesson or add your own.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.