Year 10 and 11 Careers Guidance
Good luck at the start of a new academic year!
Year 10 and 11 are both very busy years. So well done and keep going! Whilst Year 10 students are just at the start of their journey, Year 11’s can just about see light at the end of the tunnel. Yet both years need to gently keep an eye on the end prize after GCSE’s. Freedom! And the chance to pick exactly what you wish to learn and where next!
Yet figuring out what this might look like - A levels, T level, technical qualification or apprenticeship - is not easy! Especially when you don’t know how being good at say History and French or DT could translate to the world of work. How about some help?
Why Choose My Careers Tutor?
Bespoke 1:1 careers guidance available when you need it to help you:
Make Informed Choices: Gain clarity on your options and choose pathways that align with your strengths and interests.
Build Confidence: Feel secure in your decisions, knowing they are based on a deep understanding of your abilities and aspirations.
Achieve Your Goals: Set yourself up for success by choosing courses and pathways that you enjoy and can excel in.
What might you need to think about first before college visits and subject discussions?
Your Interests and Strengths: Reflecting on who you are, what genuinely interests you about the world today and what you care about, is key to working out your right next step.
Your Learning Preferences: Understanding how you like to learn and be assessed is also key to picking the right next step - in terms of learning environment. Do you like learning academically so are drawn towards humanities, social sciences, or sciences, or a mix? Or are you a very practical person and find academic learning much less engaging?
Your Experience of education so far: How are you finding classroom learning and exams by Year 11? Which subjects are you still enjoying and why? If you had the choice again would you pick the same GCSE options? What have you learned so far about different skills and careers?
How can you Sanity-Check Your Plans?
It can be a really great idea, prior to finalising important college or sixth form courses, to check which careers are considered ideal for your personality type & your innate abilities. Why? To make sure that your college courses underpin all this - and are keeping lots of great options open to you. How does this work?
Psychometric Evaluations: My Careers Tutor offers assessments help you understand your innate skills, interests, and the types of careers that might suit your personality. This insight ensures that your college plans make the most of your strengths and set you up for success.
Apprenticeship Support: If you're leaning towards an apprenticeship, My Careers Tutor offers year-round support to help you find suitable opportunities, help you find work experience, navigate the application process and prepare for interviews.
Ready to Get Started?
Why not book a complimentary discussion to explore your options and ensure you're on the right track? Melanie Forrester, a Careers Guidance Practitioner with 10 years’ school and college experience in both private and state education is here to help you make the most of this pivotal time in your life.
Related Services: Check out our services for Year 12 and beyond to see how we can support you throughout your educational journey.
Contact Us: For more information or to schedule a session, please get in touch:
"(Student's name) found your session extremely valuable. It helped him gain new insights into his future path."
— Parent of a Year 11 Student
