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Thinking about careers GOOD T O KNO W

When researching the roles and industries that appeal to Changing careers
them, teens should also consider the qualifications and It was once common for someone to stay in the same career for their
experience that future employers might be looking for, entire working life, but now it’s much more normal for people to
as well as what opportunities are available. This can help move about and change industries. This can happen when people
them make a decision about what subjects to study at develop new interests and skills, or face changes in the job market
school or university, and what work experience that create new jobs or cause older jobs to disappear.
opportunities to pursue.

Qualifications Experience Opportunities available
It’s worthwhile investigating what Most jobs require some previous The world of work can be very
educational qualifications are required experience. When starting out, the competitive. Knowing in advance how
to work in certain areas. Some job areas best way to gain experience is likely they are to be able to secure work,
require people to have studied certain through completing work experience and develop skills in the future, may be
subjects or to have a degree. placements or volunteering. a factor in a teen’s thought process.

TEEN HINTS
Work experience
To get a sense of what might appeal, Finding work experience
teens can get a taste for different roles One way to get a work experience
through work experience placements or placement is to approach people in
internships. These opportunities give your family or community who work
teens the chance to show enthusiasm, in industries that interest you.
interest, and willingness to potential Alternatively, if your school has one,
future employers and to get great ask your career adviser if they have
experience for their CV, as well as any contacts that they can pass
insight into the world of work. on to you. Finally, try contacting
companies directly to ask about any
opportunities they have available.
▷ Learning on the job
Work experience and internships also
give teens the chance to experience what
working environments suit them best.

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