CAREERS EVENING Wednesday 7th November 2012 6.30-8.30pm 2 Welcome to Ashby School’s Career Choice Evening What’s in it for you? Tonight you will get a chance to: Explore a wide range of career opportunities Talk to experts in a selection of popular careers Investigate options in Employment, Training, Further Education and Higher Education Look at career opportunities which you might not have considered before What’s on Where? There are three main areas where delegates are exhibiting: The Sixth Form Area & Lecture Theatre: Companies & Organisations The Forces & Emergency Services Library: Universities and Further Education Colleges There are bound to be several questions you feel you would like to ask. All of the companies/industries are here tonight to offer their expertise and assistance. Wheelchair access is available to all of these areas 3 Plan of C Block Exhibitors Nottingham Road Parking Parking Visitors Also B Block 6th Form Sixth Form Centre Year Room Entrance Exhibitors Only Careers Evening Entrance Miss Hawksworth C6 W C C5 C7 Lecture Library & Theatre No Entry Resources C8 Drama Careers Evening Entrance This evening there are exhibitors in: The Library Sixth Form Centre Lecture Theatre 4 Rooms and Delegates Sixth Form Area & Lecture Theatre Arla Foods Ashby School Sixth Form Ashby School Teaching Ashby Young Farmers Ashfieldin2focus Aspire Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine The Biz Media Make-up and Hair Academy Brush CEVA Logistics Cockburn Vet Derbyshire Building Society DHL Dr J Ashton (Medicine) Fisher German Greystone Physiotherapy Hayley Mason Photography Heart of England Training - Apprenticeships HSSP Architects Leicestershire County Council Adult Learning - Apprenticeships Leicestershire & Rutland Sport Merchant Navy NHS Prescient Power Paris Alternative Education Rolls Royce Sence Accounting 5 Rooms and Delegates Sixth Form Area & Lecture Theatre Continued Siemens Smisby Day Nursery Torchlight Careers - Careers Advisors at Ashby School Triumph United Biscuits Army Police Force RAF Royal Navy and Royal Marines Library Birmingham City University Brooksby Melton College Burton/South Derbyshire College Coventry University De Montfort University Leicester College Loughborough College and National Space Centre Loughborough University Nottingham Trent University and Brackenhurst School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science South Leicestershire College Staffordshire University Stephenson College University of Birmingham University of Derby University of Leicester University of Nottingham University of Sheffield 6 For information on: Company/Organisation: Armed Services Army, Royal Navy & Marines, Royal Air Force Banks/Building Societies Derbyshire Building Society Careers advice and information Torchlight Careers Chartered Surveyors Fisher German Childcare/Children Services Smisby Day Nursery Dairy/Food Manufacturing Arla Foods Distribution United Biscuits Design/Manufacturing Triumph Motorcycles Design/Architecture HSSP Architects Engineering (Design, Manufacturing) Rolls - Royce Plc National Space Centre Electrical Engineering Brush Engineering (Electrical, Electronics & Siemens Software) Farming Ashby Young Farmers Financial Services Sence Accounting Further and Ashby School Sixth Form Higher Education Courses Birmingham City University Brackenhurst College Brooksby Melton College Burton/South Derbyshire College Coventry University De Montfort University Leicester College Loughborough College Loughborough University 7 Information On: Company/Organisation: Further and Nottingham Trent University Higher Education Courses South Leicestershire College Staffordshire University Stephenson College University of Birmingham University of Derby University of Leicester University of Nottingham University of Sheffield Hair and Beauty The Biz Media Hair and Make -up Academy Logistics/Freight Management CEVA Logistics DHL Maritime Commercial Careers Merchant Navy Media Aspire magazine Health NHS Dr J Ashton Pharmaceutical Ashfieldin2focus Photography Hayley Masom Photography Physiotherapy Greystone Physiotherapy Police Police Force Renewable Energy Prescient Power Sports/Leisure Leicestershire & Rutland Sport Teaching Mrs Charlotte Lauder Training (Apprenticeships,Education) Heart of England Training Leics County Council Adult Learning Service Paris Alternative Education Veterinary Surgeon Cockburn Vets 8 What should I ask? Some questions you might want to ask the delegates: Can you tell me more about .....? What is the best way of becoming a .....? If I decide to become a ..... what should I do next? Do you know of any other jobs/courses similar to the one I am considering? When and how do I apply for a job/training/college course? Where can I write to obtain further information? Does your company offer school leaver opportunities? Which GCSE/GNVQ/A level qualifications would be best if I decide to do .....? 9 Need more information? 1. Visit the Careers Library Located at the back of the school library, the Careers Library has a wealth of information on University and College Courses as well as details about a range of careers. 2. Speak to our Independent Careers Adviser Located in the Year Room, the Independent Careers Adviser is there to help you decide your next step. Speak to your form tutor to make an appointment. 3. Get Online UCAS Progress Search: http://www.ucasprogress.com Find details for courses at all further education colleges and Sixth Forms in the UK. LeCAP Online: https://www.lecap-leics.org Remember, all applications for Ashby Sixth Form and further educa- tion colleges will be made online this year. UCAS: http://www.ucas.com Search university courses and entry requirements at the UCAS web- site. 10 Have you heard about: LeCAP? As you may have probably heard by now, as an Ashby student you will be using an online application system for any application you make to Leicestershire Colleges or Ashby’s Sixth Form. Remember, it is vital that you have completed the online application and sent it to your tutor by the 31st January 2013 in order for it to be submitted in time. LeCAP can be accessed at https://www.lecap-leics.org 11 10 Top Tips for writing a CV! Make it a suitable length- 1 side of A4 is ideal. Write your CV on a computer and save a copy so that you can change it and print off further copies whenever you need to. Use a clear structure and layout. Use spell checker and get somebody to read it and check for errors. Be positive- emphasise your achievements, success, skills and qualities. Tailor your CV to the job you are applying for – if the job demands computer skills stress this in your CV. Include information about your education history and any work experience that you have. Include at least two referees. Don’t lie on your CV! Use online CV builder (by following the link below) to identify your skills and qualities, to find out more about CVs and to create your own CV in 12 easy to follow steps. https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk/gettingajob/cvsandcoveringletters 12 What are employers looking for in an interview? Punctuality- find out where the interview is and plan your journey. Aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before the interview time. Smart dress- decide what you want to wear and get it ready the day before. Aim for a clean, neat and tidy appearance. Confidence- practice entering the room, looking the interviewer in the eye, shaking hands and introducing yourself. Knowledge of company and role you are applying for- research the company by either ringing and asking for information or by looking on their website. Interest and enthusiasm- ask questions about the company/ organisation and show that you are passionate about the role you are applying for. Ability to answer questions- prepare for the types of questions that you might be asked. 13 Important Dates for your Diary 2012 November 20th Into The Sixth Form Evening November 26th and Y11 Parents Evening December 4th December 21st Break for Christmas 2013 January 8th Students return January 31st Deadline for LeCAP Entries February 8th Mid Term Break February 18th Students Return March 22nd - Break for Easter Holidays April 8th Students Return April 11th and 16th Y12 Parents Evening April 22nd and May 2nd Y10 Parents Evening May 6th May Day May 24th Mid Term Break June 3rd Students Return July 12th Term Ends 14 Ashby School A Specialist Technology & Languages College Considering A Levels? Come to the ‘Into the 6th Form Open Evening’ At Ashby School on Tuesday 20th November 2012 5.30—8.00pm In ‘C’ Block (Access from Nottingham Road) Details can be viewed on the School Website and in the local press You will have the opportunity to discuss all the different courses with teaching staff and hear talks about opportunities in the 6th Form in the Lecture Theatre. This is one of the most important decisions in your life so far—try to ensure you are fully informed. 15 Parents... Have you got your MCAS Login? You can now access real time information on your son/daughter’s performance at school. Including: Attendance Behaviour Grades By logging into www.mychildatschool.com. Contact the school if you do not know your log in. 16 Thank You A big thanks to all the Careers Team, and teaching staff, not forgetting our very willing sixth formers that have contributed to make, what we hope will be, a very successful evening. The School would like to thank all our participants, for giving up their time to represent the many different career areas offered tonight. It makes a big difference to our students and their decision making. Without the support of the above, this event would not have been possible. Head of Careers and Work Experience and Careers Work Related Learning Coordinator .