Version 38 Friday 2nd October 2020

Dear Students

I hope you have all had a good week.

It has come to my attention that some Year 13 students are leaving the premises to go to their cars to

get items predominantly at lunchtime but can be occasionally at varying times during the day, this is

not permitted unless you have prior authorisation from Mrs Coleman.

Wishing you all a lovey weekend and stay safe and well all of you.

Mrs Coppard

Year 13’s from Mrs Bedford:-

Futures Day is coming up on October 21st. There will be lots of activities and information to help you

on your next steps, including live webinars and interactive sessions. It would be a great idea to bring

headphones with you for the day.

Morrisons Apprenticeships

Morrisons are now hiring for a range of apprenticeships. With roles in

retail, finance, manufacturing and more, your students can play a key

role in working in the heart of their communities!

Apply today

Searching for roles

You and your students can search through thousands of Apprenticeship and Work Experience

opportunities on our website. You can even filter by location and desired industries!

Use our search tool

Apprenticeship Employers

Employers know the value in employing young people – but what one is right? Explore roles with a

range of employers including Microsoft, IBM and Direct Line Group.

View apprenticeship employers

Live Virtual Sessions!

This year the Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge (ASK) Programme is

offering blended delivery, whether you'd prefer face-to-face, live streams or pre-recordings, the

choice is yours!

Request Support

Do you know what the most important skill is in a sales role? You might be thinking it's persuasion, or maybe

good interpersonal skills. However, the number one skill for a good salesperson is... listening. A good

salesperson is able to listen well to their customer's needs and concerns so they can recommend the best

product or service that they need.

Never considered going into sales before? A career in sales is perfect for you if you:

• Want flexible working - many sales positions allow you to control your own schedule

• Enjoy meeting new people - you will be interacting with many different people in a sales position

• Don't want to spend all your time at a desk - many sales positions require you to travel often. Sounds

like your cup of tea? Check out these roles below.

To get smart-matched to more jobs like these, don't forget to update your preferences in the My CV

section of the Fledglink app.

💻

IBM | Technology Sales

Winchester & London | Closes: 8th October

As an IT Technical Salesperson, you’ll build relationships with prospects, clients, Business Partners and

IBMers across a whole range of industries. They’ll train you up on IBM’s cutting edge technology

products and services.

Discover more

🏗️

Selco Builders Warehouse | Sales Assistant

Various Locations | Closes: Multiple dates

Selco is getting bigger by the year, and with new branches exploding into action nationwide, a brand

new online purchase and delivery service, and a click and collect service - Selco is fast becoming a

market-leading builders merchant.

Discover more

🚗

Mercedes-Benz | Retail (parts) Advisor

Various Locations | Closes: 15th October

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You’ll be managing stock, merchandising, forecasting, and analysing purchasing habits. Though this

isn't a sales position, you’ll be in a customer-facing role while starting your career journey at a globally

recognised brand which will set you up with the right work experience and skills to move into sales if

you're not 100% committed to pursuing it as a career just yet.

Discover more

Boost your Real Skills

How to improve your resilience

Sometimes it's tough to bounce back from difficult

situations or experiences. Everyone will have some

in their life, so what are the steps to making sure you

spring back to your normal self and focus on how to

move forward? Chloë takes you through her tips and

tricks on resilience.

>> Get started

10 job interview tips for School Leavers

The interview process can be quite daunting and

overwhelming. The key to victory in an interview

lies in – preparation and confidence. Here are

some basic tips on what we mean by being

prepared so that you can easily radiate

confidence.

>> Read now

You can find all of these jobs and more in the Fledglink app. Just visit the 'Career' section to browse through

opportunities, organisations and events. Don't forget to complete your dashboard in the 'My CV' section too so

we can send you personalised alerts about new content, jobs and events that match up with your skills and

interests.

Until next time!

The Fledglink Team

(To keep up with all our latest news, don't forget to follow us @Fledglinkapp on social media!)

Don't have the app yet? Download it now

Join us at the free UK University & Apprenticeship Search

Virtual Fair on

Wednesday 14th October, designed to feel exactly like a

Careers Fair, just on your laptop! Over 80 universities,

colleges and apprenticeship providers will be attending,

making it the best place to explore all your post-18 options.

• Explore Russell Group, red brick, modern and specialist universities.

• Personal Statement webinars led by universities at 1pm and 5pm.

• Chat directly with university and apprenticeship representatives and ask questions.

The fair will run from 12pm to 6pm so you can visit at school or at home. The event is perfect for

Years 13, 12 and 11 - whether you're finishing off your UCAS application or looking for inspiration.

Webinar Timetable

We’ll be hosting 10 live webinars throughout the day on Wednesday 14 October, with representatives

from universities, colleges and apprenticeship providers talking you through a range of topics and

answering your questions. These will take place in the Auditorium, which you can access from the lobby

or by using the navigation bar.

We recommend catching the topics you’re interested in live so you can take part in the Q&A chat; but you

can easily catch-up on any sessions in the Auditorium after they’ve aired too. The webinars will be

available to view 24/7 until Wednesday 28 October, so feel free to log back in another time and catch-up

or re-watch.

Webinars

12:30 - 12:55

CHOOSING A COURSE

Presented by TBC

13:00 - 13:25

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Presented by University of Derby

13:30 - 13:55

STUDYING IN SCOTLAND

Presented by University of Glasgow

14:00 - 14:25

HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS

Presented by EY

14:30 - 14:55

LIFE AT UNIVERSITY

Presented by Teesside University

15:00 - 15:25

EMPLOYABILITY

Presented by York St John University

15:30 - 15:55

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE CAREERS

Presented by Falmouth University

16:00 - 16:25

STUDENT FINANCE

Presented by TBC

16:30 - 16:55

WHY CHOOSE AN APPRENTICESHIP?

Presented by Pearson College London

17:00 - 17:25

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Presented by University of Bradford

Find out More and Book

Opportunities available via UCAS:

Attend a virtual exhibition dedicated to their interests

With advice on how to research options during the pandemic, writing personal statements, and student

finance, it's a chance to get your questions answered by subject and admissions specialists

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/scheme/virtual-and-digital/type/scheme/virtual-and-

digital/type/exhibition

Take part in virtual open days

Many universities, colleges, and conservatoires are running their open days online. Students can see the

campuses, find out about courses, and ask questions.

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/type/open-day

Create your own UCAS Hub

It’s your own space to organise your research and explore your options

https://www.ucas.com/what-are-my-options/create-your-ucas-hub-today

Registration is now open for What Career Live? & What University

Live? virtual event on 6 & 7 November.

We want to ensure that school and college leavers can still get access to quality information about their

future during this unprecedented time.

Speak to leading universities and companies, access one-to-one advice and listen to expert talks, all from

the comfort of your own home. Access is limited, so register now to reserve your free place!

Forthcoming University Fairs and Virtual Events

Autumn Term 2020

These free events allow you to dip in and out of subjects and universities you are exploring without the

cost of travel. The events feel quite different to a standard visit, but you will find that there are live

chat options where you can ask questions of staff and students at the university.

Some of the content is flexible, once you have registered you can access anytime, others may be live

and disappear after the event so check if you want to save things you find. Upcoming virtual

exhibitions where you will find a range of universities and live talks are listed below.

Mini Lecture: Organised Crime and Gangs: The lived experiences Bespoke Dates Birmingham City University

This presentation will be delivered by Dr Mohammed Rahman, whose academic research primarily

concerns the 'affective dimensions' of member's part in criminal groups in the West Midlands, England.

Through narrative criminology, the talk will concentrate on the lived experiences of individuals that have

participated in gangland and organised crimina

Personal Statements Webinar 12 October 2020 Lancaster University

Join us to learn more about the UCAS application process and our top tips to create your personal

statement.

JOIN OUR VIRTUAL

OPEN DAY

11 OCTOBER

If you’re thinking about applying to Bangor, then a Virtual Open Day is a perfect opportunity to learn

more about the University. A Virtual Open Day gives students the opportunity to:

• Chat to lecturers and current students

• Take 360 tours of the campus

• Learn more about accommodation and student finance

• Chat to employability experts

• Learn more about student support

BOOK YOUR PLACE

Online resources Bespoke Dates Teesside University

Explore our online resources covering the UCAS application process and personal statement and interview

tips

Aston University Talks Bespoke Dates Aston University

Narrated video talks delivered by the Student Recruitment and Outreach team cover the general issues

surrounding Higher Education as well as subject-specific talks. Talks can be tailored to meet your individual

school/college needs.

Student Life at Coventry university 29 September 2020 Coventry University

Hear from our student ambassadors as they talk about their experiences studying at our campuses across

the UK.

Chatting with Students - Lilian and Zoe from Human Sciences 21 October 2020 University of Reading

Start time: 16:30 An informal chat with our current students about all the questions you want to ask

(questions taken from the audience)

Talk: Why go to university? Bespoke Dates St Mary's University, Twickenham

This talk, or workshop, covers the different reasons as to why students may want to consider university as

an option.

Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences - Online Resource Bespoke Dates Newcastle University

A recent graduate talks you through the degree courses available in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences,

as well as what student life is like.

Staffordshire University Undergraduate Open Day - Stafford Campus 03 October 2020 Staffordshire University

Come along to one of our Healthcare Open Days located at our Centre of Excellence Stafford and find out

everything you need to know about the campus, courses, and facilities that make Staffordshire University

the first choice for thousands of students around the world.

The Medic Portal will be running three free Get Into Medicine Seminars over the coming month live online.

They will focus on how to succeed in the medical school interview (updated for this unique year) alongside top tips from admissions tutors.

Please can you share the free opportunity with your students from Year 11 onwards. They can sign up here.

They will run on the following dates and times:

• 14th October: 5pm to 6.30pm

• 4th November: 5pm to 6.30pm

• 18th November: 5pm to 6.30pm

Students will also get to hear from a top European Medical School, The University of Nicosia, on their unique programme.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to receive interview advice in light of Covid – your students can sign up for free here.

Trump's pick, Covid vaccines, Teachers sought

Spread the word: students and teachers, please go to www.ft.com/schoolsarefree, enter your school

name and then your official email to receive a link to reactivate a personal account while you are on

school premises.

In Schools Digest every Monday, we recommend five recent articles from the FT, showcase events

and competitions and provide teacher recommended articles with suggested classroom questions.

Follow us on Twitter @FT4S.

Noticeboard

Teacher advisers sought: Join our network by sharing FT articles you have found useful in the

classroom with suggested questions we can publish. Email schools@ft.com

FT Weekend festival: Students get free access to watch more than 65 sessions from this month's

FT festival, with leading figures discussing topics from current affairs and culture to tech. Click here

to register.

Student Advocates: We are seeking an ambitious student in year 12 at each of 150 schools to

participate in our Student Advocate Work Experience Programme. You can find more about this

exciting opportunity here. Students should discuss with their teachers, who can nominate a Student

Advocate before October 25.