Career Talks
Hearing what our alumni have gone on to do in their careers and life after Longdendale High School is a great inspiration for students. It complements our careers programme, provides insight and real-life experiences of a variety of employment sectors. Your experiences can make a real difference to students who are unsure which career path might be right for them or how to get into the field you work in.
Career Talks on a variety of topics are delivered on Raising Aspiration Days in September and March each year.
Time: 1 hour
Group size: Can be negotiated. Ideally a group of 32 pupils or a whole year group *up to around 160 pupils.
Suggested Format for Careers Talks:
Talk - 15 minutes
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Your own pathway though education / work & training
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Qualifications needed
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Experience of working in the industry
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The varied roles and responsibilities in the company, structure of the organisation
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The different ways you work with clients
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Key employ-ability skills needed
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How people work together as a team - qualities needed
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Working hours & holidays
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Health & Safety
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A typical working day
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The challenges of the job
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Your favourite part(s) of the job
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Key advice to students about to do their GCSEs - the value of working hard / qualifications / high aspirations / motivation / self-belief / showing initiative etc.
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Best way into the industry for pupils thinking about it.
The talk could include Power-point presentation / Video resources.
Task / Challenge - 20 minutes
- Students work in groups and are given an activity / competitive task to do
Student Feedback - 10 minutes
- Pupils give feedback
Student Questions - 10 minutes
- Question & Answer session
Student Reflection - 5 minutes
- Students reflect on learning. Skills & Qualities needed.
