Year 10

Careers

Day

Canons High School

24th June 2020

Year 10 Virtual Careers Day

Loom Video – Virtual Assembly: Instructions for Year 10 Careers Day

https://www.loom.com/share/1eae08ab124a4ee594ed7515729b3dcf

Employability & Enterprise The term employability is used in different contexts and in different ways. In

this section we will look at the skills and tools you will need to support your

employability development. Employability is not about just simply ‘getting a

job’ but supports ongoing success for now and in the future, whatever

career or career(s) you choose. It enables you to draw on a range of skills,

abilities and attributes that are developed in a whole range of settings and

that vary from individual to individual.

Live Streams Hear from our Business ambassadors about Enterprise, owning your

own business and Careers in Tech in our live streams. You can utilize

the Chat function in the Google Meets Platform to ask any questions

you may have

Fast Tomato Fast Tomato has been designed to help young people consider a broader

spectrum of careers and education options. You will take a short

psychometric questionnaire which gauges interests, attitudes and

motivations. You will then be offered career and education suggestions,

personalised to specifically to you.

Careers & the Curriculum Research shows that understanding how the curriculum links to careers

results in higher educational outcomes and an increase in young people

pursuing subjects in higher education. It is important to understand that the

skills and knowledge you learn in class support your future career success.

This part of the day focuses on the topics you are learning about in the

curriculum and how they relate to tasks or roles in the workplace.

Case Study Assignment This activity should be carried out over the next week. You will need to

produce a report that shows the results of your research into and industry

sector. This should include labour market information, job prospects in the

UK and abroad, the related jobs and other additional information like how

COVID-19 or Brexit will affect the sector. You can contact employers or

employees in the sector or include interviews in the report. There will be a

reward for the best reports produced.

Case Study

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Careers & the Curriculum

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Fast Tomato

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Employability & Enterprise

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02 Live Streams

Dear Students

Year 10 Virtual Careers Day – Wednesday 24th June 2020

You are invited to attend our Year 10 Virtual Careers Day. DVS Foundation have provided the business ambassador videos and

will sponsor a student to win an online Summer Internship with InvestIn following your case study submission. These places are

highly sought after and lucrative, more information is provided later in this booklet. Our live stream sessions are run in

partnership with the Careers & Enterprise Company. Please see the below outline for the day:. Please see the below outline for

the day:

09:30 to 10:30 Employability and Enterprise Create a winning CV: www.unifrog.com

Break 11:00 to 11:30 Live Stream – Enterprise https://meet.google.com/cvj-afbw-bzr

Break 11:45 to 12:15 Live Stream – Careers in Tech https://meet.google.com/ubb-cwpn-coq

Break 12:45 to 13:30 Fast Tomato Complete the assessment - https://ft.morrisby.com

13:30 to 14:00 Careers in the Curriculum Watch videos from Ambassadors included in this document

Break 14:30 to 15:30 Case Study Assignment Start work on your case study, find instructions in this booklet

More information including log in instructions for platforms, links and guidance is included in this booklet. Mrs Reffold and Mrs

Mawson will be monitoring Fast Tomato and Unifrog in addition to the live streams to ensure students have logged in and

completed the tasks. An assignment will also be set for you to work on over the coming week and files can be found on the

Microsoft Teams site HERE

As preparation for your Post 16 choices and eventually employment, it is important for you to receive input from professionals

outside of school, so it is essential for you to engage in with this event in a situation where face to face contact with ambassadors

will be limited. This e brochure will help you to navigate the remote access and provide additional information or links that will

provide further clarity. We hope you enjoy the events and as always, your feedback will be appreciated.

Best wishes.

Yours sincerely

Mrs C Reffold

Careers Coordinator

Mrs Mawson

Director of KS4

Mr S Newton

Vice Principal

Statement for Safe and Ethical use of

virtual platforms for students Web videoconferencing is becoming an increasingly common method for delivering opportunities for students as well as for applications and recruitment processes. When students are meeting with external ambassadors or representatives remotely, it is important to understand safeguarding and ethical practice. Good practice for virtual meetings Environment

• Be aware of your surroundings and background

• If using video, check lighting and quality of audio from your microphone

• Be aware of and limit noise in your environment – e.g. pets, kettles, domestic appliances etc

• For better audio quality, use a headset rather than the microphone built-in to your device

• Check what is visible on noticeboards, calendars, and family photos or ‘blur’ background

• If using a laptop, consider raising it so that you are looking directly into the screen

• Don’t conduct meetings from your bedrooms

• Ensure you are dressed appropriately

• Consider who else might be able to hear what you are saying and see your broadcast Security and Privacy

• Use a secure internet connection ensuring your wifi router is password protected

• Only use platforms that are approved by the school. All engagements set up by the school will be created through the organisation’s accounts.

• Ensure your devices are protected with appropriate antivirus and security software

• Use a strong and unique password for your conferencing account and don’t share it

• Be familiar with the application features, security and privacy settings

• Use meeting passwords and don’t share these on public sites or social media

• Do not take images of other participants

• Exit the meeting if you are contacted directly by and unknown guest or if there is a breach of security and notify the member of staff coordinating

• Mute yourself when not speaking or if someone enters the room in which you are working

• Avoid sharing files or links through less secure applications than you’d normally use

• Avoid sharing screens which might show your social media accounts, email or personalised search results, as these could constitute privacy breaches

Recording and documenting virtual meetings

• You are not permitted to store images of other students, partners or members of staff

• Give people the opportunity to switch off video/audio sharing before you start recording

• Agree what notes are being taken and how they will be used or shared afterwards

Safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults In addition to normal safeguarding and data protection (GDPR) procedures, some additional planning may be required to safeguard you when operating remotely.

• Consider the appropriateness of your attire in meetings

• Do not use language or share information inappropriately

• You can invite a parent or carer to join you for the meeting.

• Language must be professional and appropriate, including that of any family members in the background

• Webinars and live broadcast will be recorded by the school where possible to maintain a record of the activity. These will be stored in a secure location by the school. You should not keep recordings of on personal devices.

WHAT ARE SKILLS? Skills are things you learn that enable you to perform certain tasks. They can be categorised into hard skills,

and soft skills. Hard skills are things you can be taught, and can be improved on with practice. Soft skills

are harder to teach, and often come more naturally to some people than others. We hear employers talk all

the time about ‘Soft Skills’ these are often also referred to as ‘transferable skills’ or ‘enterprise skills’. These

skills can be developed in various ways and you will continue to develop them through life experience.

There are, however, a range of ways that young people can develop these skills through work experience,

online courses, volunteering and through enterprise activities.

Unifrog Lists some key competencies that students should look to develop……..

EVIDENCING EMPLOYABILITY Generally, we evidence our skills and competencies or ‘employability’ to employers through online

applications, with our CV, cover letters and at interviews. These are what makes up an application and

recruitment process for employers or recruiters.

CV’s, historically, were the way most people applied for a job however many organisations now recruit

through online job applications. CV’s are still a useful way of documenting your education, training and

employment history which you can refer to when making an application and you may still be asked to bring

a CV to an interview.

Log into Unifrog and watch the Video in the Know How Library: Acing your CV.

EMPLOYABILITY & ENTERPRISE

A CV is a generic document. When applying for jobs it is advisory to accompany your application with a Cover Letter. This is a more

specific document that explains why you would be an asset to the company, how your skills, education, training and experience is

relevant to the job and why you want to work for the organisation.

After a successful application you will be invited to interview for the position. This may be through video conferencing or face to face.

Unifrog CV Builder Log into Unifrog now and create your CV. When you have

completed it you can send it through to be reviewed.

Interviews: Prepare, prepare, prepare! Let’s face it, nobody gets that excited at the prospect of prepping for an interview, but you should do it anyway. For two

reasons:

1. It’ll give you something to say – a long, awkward silence and lots of thumb twiddling isn’t the best response to an

interview question. If you prep some answers beforehand, it’s a lot less likely to happen.

2. You’ll feel better on the day – just like walking into an exam hall, walking into an interview room isn’t half as scary when

you know you’re prepped and ready to kick butt.

So, how do you prepare?

1. Research the employer The job or apprenticeship description will hopefully give you a bit of info on the company, but it’s definitely worth digging a little deeper. The obvious one is to head over to their website, but also take a look at their social media pages, blogs or any news stories they’ve been featured in. Try to find out what makes this company stand out from the rest, what they care about, the projects they’re working on and what it is about them that attracts you. 2. Find out what they’re looking for A lot of interviewers use a technique called ‘competency-based questions’, which basically means they want you to prove you have the right skills for the job. Start by using the job description to create a list of 5 key skills required for the role. If you’re lucky, these will be listed explicitly (e.g. good problem-solving skills); if not, you may need to read between the lines. If there’s really nothing to go on, head over to Unifrog’ s Careers Library tool, search for the role that most closely matches the one you’re going for and note down the ‘Skills required’. 3. Prove you’re the perfect match Now for the tricky bit – prepare to evidence those skills with examples of your experience to date. Think outside the box and draw on a wide range of experiences - anything from helping out with a school assembly to work experience placements. Look through your CV for inspiration (the employer will likely base a few of their questions on your CV anyway). Also, if you’ve been diligently filling in your Unifrog Competencies and Activities sections, awesome – this is when all that hard work will really pay off. 4. Final steps Once you’ve prepped your answers, it might be worth arranging a mock interview with the careers service at school/college if

possible, or with a friend/relative if not. This will help you get used to answering unexpected questions and keeping your cool.

Plan your route to and from the interview, allowing yourself plenty of time in case of traffic jams. Public transport can be

unreliable at times, so consider getting a lift off a family member or friend if possible.

11:00am to

11:30am

Gurinder Enterprise

Hangouts Meet joining info https://meet.google.com/cvj-afbw-bzr

Or dial: +1 304-459-9100 PIN: 411 227 940#

Break

11:45am to

12:15pm

Yogesh Tech

Hangouts Meet joining info https://meet.google.com/ubb-cwpn-coq

Or dial: +1 317-469-9844 PIN: 390 797 030#

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LIVE STREAM SESSIONS

Gurinder Dhillon is a London-based entrepreneur who’s managed several successful businesses ranging from food delivery to owning London’s largest black cab fleet. His latest business, Otto Car, was the 21st fastest growing business in the UK last year, as accredited by the Sunday Times Fast Track 100, and was selected for the Goldman Sachs growth business course. When Uber entered the London market in 2014, Gurinder seized on the opportunity. From a single Toyota Prius in 2015 to 2,500 vehicles by 2020, he saw how fast the ride-hailing industry was growing and got ahead of the curve. Otto is now Europe’s largest hybrid/electric car fleet. A big contributor in this success was Gurinder's desire not just to see his company grow, but to grow in the right way. This is why the company has a deeply embedded work culture around "making your mother's proud" and "what does amazing look like" that attempts to see Otto Car not just provide a working tool for drivers but to empower them to get on the ladder of car ownership. At Otto Car, the mission is to give people the freedom to make a difference in their lives and to the lives of those closest to them by helping them provide for their families in a sustainable manner.

Yogesh Gandhi is a Security Awareness Campaign Manager for Vodafone is an

experienced global communications and culture change professional. He works in

London with a leading telecommunications provider and has nearly 15 years of

experience with large corporations. Besides being a part of London Enterprise Adviser’s

network, he also coaches individuals and business for success. He has a graduate

degree in engineering (mechanical) and master’s degree in business management

(marketing). He hosts ‘Lock Down’ conversations and ‘Cherry & Timber Talks’ on

youtube.

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We know that the world of work is fast changing and the landscape of our labour market will likely look very

different in the next decade. Technology is developing before our eyes and you could see as much change

in your lifetimes as was seen during the Industrial Revolution.

You, as school leavers, will likely make economical and technological history that will be read about by future generations. We face a major challenge: the pressing need for more highly skilled people, trained effectively, to grow the economy and raise productivity. Weaknesses in the UK’s skills base have contributed to its long-standing productivity gap with France, Germany and the United States. This is a problem governments have tried to solve for decades.This problem is only becoming more urgent. Forecasts suggest greater demand for higher-level technical and specialist skills in the future. And all this is without the challenges that the UK will face in the aftermath of COVID-19 and Brexit. The idea of a single education, followed by a single career, finishing with a single pension is over. Our future workforce must be prepared for change, resilience and adaptability.

“The global labour market in 2030 is likely to be highly competitive. New attitudes and

behaviours will be needed by individuals and businesses founded on flexibility, resilience,

collaboration, entrepreneurism and creativity. Above all, the ability to respond to

continuous change will be critical.” - The World Economic Forum

Factors effecting the labour market:

In recent years there has been a significant emphasis on STEM careers but in reality all the subjects you study at school prepart you for a career in STEM and in the same way STEM subjects help you to develop the skills you will need across the job maket STEM related or not. It’s critically important that you understand how your classroom learning links to furture careers. In this section we will hear from employers about how the Year 10 Curriculum relates to the world of work and explore how your teachers are preparing you for employment.

Careers in the Curriculum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbIKzegvVc8

Ambassador Name: Kartik Shah Job Title: Chartered Accountant Industry: Financial Services

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxufhUB3iH8

Ambassador Name: Philippa Hughes Narborough Job Title: Senior Consultant, Data Analytics Company: EY Industry: Financial Services

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Mf4OsLRzs&feature=youtu.be

Ambassador Name: Adun Obadeyi Job Title: Actuary Industry: Professional Services

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTWGfkQPFlY

Ambassador Name: Sonali Shah Job Title: Dentist Industry: Dentistry

THE TASK You will need to produce a report that shows the results of your research into and industry sector. Look through your Fast Tomato report and choose an industry that was selected for you and that is of interest. Your Cast Study should include current and future labour market information, the related jobs in the UK and abroad, job prospects, entry routes into the sector, salaries and other additional information like how COVID-19 or Brexit will affect the sector. You can contact employers or employees in the sector or include interviews in the report. You can use tools like Unifrog or Prospects and the National Careers Service website to collate information.

The reports will be reviewed and assessed by DVS Foundation and the most impressive will be shortlisted to win a Virtual Summer Internship in partnership with University College London on their Young Professionals Programme. Some of the opportunities available are listed below:

Case Study

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