HOW DO I CHOOSE?
Ability and talent (Exam grades?)
Flexibility & value of combination
Career implications & demands
Caution over too many new subjects
Interest & enjoyment
Content & method of assessment
University demands & necessities
Informed viewpoint
WHO WILL HELP ME?
Curriculum co-ordinator (AJMc)
Form tutor & year heads (PAGT & TH)
Careers department (MGAW & CLS)
Personal adviser (Connexions)
Family & friends
Head of 6th form (JGB)
Heads of Departments & Subject Tutors
Learning Support Co-ordinator & Team (CF)
Professionals
Hardy 4th, 5th & 6th formers
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE HELP?
Careers Department: Trotman Careers 2009, Brian Heap 'Degree Course Offers', ISCO sheets, 'Working in...',
School network software: 'Kudos'
Careers Database: Connexions Direct Jobs 4u, Careersmatch (Password from MGAW)
Careers Portal: www.woodyswebwatch.com
REMEMBER
Gender is not an issue when choosing options
Use reliable, up-to-date resource material written no more than 2 years ago
Be suspicious of salestalk or any negative comments about other subjects or careers
Listen carefully to everyone's advice, but it has to be YOUR choice!
Know your own mind!
YOU will be sitting in lessons!
YOU will be completing the exams!
If we can help in any way, let us know!
