Careers Resources
Welcome to our dedicated careers resources page for parents of George Green's students. We understand that the future of your child is a top priority and navigating the world of careers and colleges can be overwhelming.
Our aim is to support you and your child through this crucial period of decision making. We offer a wide range of resources, from individual guidance sessions to informative workshops, all designed to equip your child with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed choices about their future. We believe that with the right support, every student can find a career path that suits their interests and abilities.
National Careers Service
This website provides careers information, advice and guidance helping individuals at all stages in their career.
Use Explore Careers to browse hundreds of Job Profiles to discover what different roles involve from qualifications, to salary and much more. View all careers | National Careers Service
Take a Skills Assessment: Answer questions about your interests and see some careers that might suit you. Discover your skills and careers | National Careers Service
BBC Bitesize Careers
Explore BBC Bitesize offering an array of videos and information about different jobs and roles across many different sectors. Look at Job profiles related to subjects you like or sectors you have an interest in.
Exploring Careers by school subjects: Jobs that use - Careers - BBC Bitesize
Exploring Careers by sector: Careers in - Careers - BBC Bitesize
Take a Careers Quiz: Quiz: What career is right for me? - BBC Bitesize
Success at School
Explore different Careers, what to study and how to get there: Career Zones - Success at School
Search Top employers and the work experience. Apprenticeships or opportunities they offer to students: Employers - Success at School
UCAS - Exploring universities and courses
This is the UK’s Admission portal for higher education and University
Search any University in the UK using this link- the A-Z of universities Search | Universities and colleges | UCAS
Search University courses here by subject guide: Search | Subject guides | UCAS
Within George Green’s School Careers programme, students are provided with multiple opportunities to access impartial and independent advice and guidance.
Working directly with Tower Hamlets Careers Service and the Young WorkPaths team based in the heart of our borough, this team of fully qualified career professional provide our students with impartial guidance needed to make a success transition from school to further education, training or employment.
Students are given the opportunity to access this support and at key transition points in years 11 and throughout the sixth form. Students are provided with the opportunity for either individual guidance or small group guidance dependent upon their need in year 11 and again within the sixth form.
In addition to this, they are supported by the pastoral teams in the form of their Tutors, Year Lead, Careers Lead and other key members of the school community.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is when you combine practical learning with study. You are employed, earning a wage (80%) whilst studying towards a formal qualification (20%) There are various levels to an apprenticeships listed below:
Degree Apprenticeship: You can now complete a Degree Apprenticeship Level 6, this is when you are employed and earning a wage, whilst also studying a degree part time. The benefit of this is that your degree is paid for and therefore you have no student debt. Find out more about Degree Apprenticeships here: Degree apprenticeships | Prospects.ac.uk
Apply and learn more about apprenticeships using the sites below:
Gov.UK: Search apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Amazing Apprenticeships: Everything You Need To Know About Apprenticeships - Amazing Apprenticeships
Success at school: Jobs - Success at School
A CV, which stands for curriculum vitae is a document used when applying for jobs. It allows you to summarise your education, skills and relevant work experience enabling you to successfully sell your abilities to potential employers.
Read how to write a CV
National Careers Service: How to write a CV | National Careers Service
Reed: How to: Write a CV | reed.co.uk
Prospects: Best CV examples | Boost your job search | Prospects.ac.uk
You can download our school templates to create your own CV
Interviews
An Interview is a formal conversation between two or more people which usually assesses the suitability of a candidate for a Job. It is important to know how to behave in an interview to maximise your chances of being employed. See some tips below:
At George Green’s all students in Year 11 will sit a 1-1 Mock Interview with an employer. Read through the guides below by visiting the websites below and get prepared with smart tips for your interview.
What to Expect in an Interview- Indeed: Job Interview Tips: How to Make a Great Impression | Indeed.com UK
How to Prepare for an Interview: How to prepare for an interview - BBC Bitesize
STAR Method- Answering questions: Find out how to use the STAR method when answering competency-based questions (example based questions). This is the best method when answering questions The STAR method | National Careers Service
Labour Market Information (LMI) refers to facts and figures about jobs and employment that help people understand the world of work, including details on skills, salary ranges, educational requirements, job availability, and future growth sectors.
This information will help you make informed career choices, explore the job market and future career paths.
Please click on the image to view the labour market information referring to the average salary, top occupations and common skills per sector.
If you wish to learn more details please visit the ONS website below:
Office for National Statistics - LMI
Please navigate through the My Learning My Future platform showing how 27 subjects connect to careers and the school's curriculum.
If students need extra support beyond what has been mentioned, please contact our Careers Lead Ms. Firdawsi Ahmed, who will be able to arrange any additional support that may be available.