Careers Handbook 2022

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Meet the team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACS careers website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where do I start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Careers interview - what to expect . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unifrog and checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Careers linked to subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labour Market Information (LMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Becoming X  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
The ultimate work experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
CV tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Apprenticeships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thinking about going to university? . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parent guide links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Career videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Want to know more? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The aim of this book is to guide you through some basics to help you make an informed decision about your future career. We also provide additional career information and resources for you to explore.

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Meet the Team

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The team is here to support you with expolirng differnet career paths, having access to up to date informtaion and creating an action paln for your future. If you have any questions, please contact to Mr Rayleigh at: careers@alperton.brent.sch.uk

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Mr Keshwala

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 Mr A. Rayleigh

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This is my 9th Year teaching maths at Alperton Community School and I am currently the Head of Careers. I feel very passionate about careers and truly believe that every young person should have the most effective career guidance to meet their individual requirements.

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I am a highly motivated Careers Adviser, passionate about helping young people flourish and reach their full potential. I am keen to use my experience to enable students to see their ability within themselves and show them how to achieve their goals.

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ACS Careers

website

All of your career questions can be answered by visiting the ACS careers section of the school website

The overview tab

STUDENTS / CAREER GUIDANCE

Find out about our Careers Team and our Careers policy which includes our vision, aims, resources, accreditation and evaluation of work experience and careers strategy.

The labour market

Check out the different tabs

Provides details about the careers market, including information about the average pay for each job in the UK.

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Unifrog

Careers Options

Contains presentations about the platform and lists the benefits for both staff and students. 

Lists a number of different sites that students can choose from regarding the different options that they have when they leave ACS.

UCAS information

Electronic resources

This tab provides information regarding UCAS deadlines, reviews and the application process, for students intending to apply to university.

There are over a dozen digital booklets and magazine guides aimed specifically at parents to engage with and explore opportunities and information with their own child.

ACS Careers Plan

Careers Talks

ACS careers plan contains the latest careers programme for every year group.

A collection of presentations delivered directly from employers who have come in to the school and given a careers talk to students. 

Information for parents and employers

There is a tab for parents which has various links to guides and resources that can be downloaded and a tab for employers if they would like to work with our students and the school.

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Where do I start?

A great way to figure out where to start is to think about what you enjoy the most in school or your spare time. 

Try the quiz below for suggestions and possible careers linked to your personality type.

HINT: To record your voice click on the + button, then 'media' and you will see the 'record' option.

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Other Ideas

Explore how subjects and careers are linked on BBC Bitesize and Careers Pilot:

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Careers interview

These are one to one meetings with a professional careers advisor in a confidential space to discuss your career journey and put together an action plan to support your future.

Request an appointment at any time by emailing Mr Rayleigh!

Students see the careers adviser when they are choosing their GCSEs in Year 9 as well as in Year 11 and 13 when students are moving onto their next steps. 

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