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For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 2 Designed alongside your school’s curriculum Covering all of your lessons throughout the school year Career Pathways Journal THIS JOURNAL BELONGS TO: ——————————————————————————— DATE ——————————————————— IF FOUND PLEASE EMAIL ——————————————————————————— Guiding you towards the career you want

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 3 Use this space to write your own positive affirmations Fill this space with a drawing or photo of you

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 4 About the Career Pathways Journal The Career Pathways Journal was created to support students along their journey into the world of work. We all know that getting good GCSE’s is a great way of being able to enter into the career of our dreams but the truth and reality is not all of us are great academically. Some of us are more creative and some dream of running our own business and have already started a side hustle in our parents/carers kitchen or in our bedrooms selling things online, creating social media content for friends and family. No matter which career path you choose the best thing to know is that you have options and that is where the Career Pathways Journal can help guide you along your career journey. Career Pathways Journal

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 5 The world of work has changed over the years. There are some jobs that were done for 20 years that no longer even exist and there are some jobs that haven't even been created yet, but thanks to technology and innovation they soon will be. But not only has the world of work changed in terms of industry, so to have the people. In this global economy DIVERSITY has played a massive part in the way we work and with diversity comes challenges. J.E.D.I stands for Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and here is what makes this journal so unique. Throughout the Career Pathways Journal you will see examples of Academic, Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur JEDI’s. You will see that despite their age, race, sex, gender and/or disability all of them have gone on to create a highly successful career. Career Pathways Journal

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 6 JUSTICE EQUALITY DIVERSITY INCLUSION ( J.E.D.I ) Included in the Career Pathways Journal are JEDI’s from the following disadvantaged and underrepresented communities: · Black and Global Majority· Disabilities· LGBTQIA+· WomenGet ready to be inspired!

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For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 8 INDEX 1 SCHOOL STUFF/REFLECTIONS Term Reflection 10– 11 2023—2024 Academic Year Calendar 12– 13 Weekly Planner 15– 37 Homework Tasks 38– 41 2 FUN STUFF Word Search Puzzles 44 – 47 Cross Word Puzzles 48 – 51 Shape Sudoku 52 – 55 3 SOCIAL MEDIA Understanding the effects of Social Media 57 – 67 4 HEALTH AND WELLBEING Dealing with frustration 69 – 71 Ask a teacher for a positive affirmation 72 – 73 Ask a family/friend for a positive affirmation 74 – 75 5 CAREER PATHWAYS ASPIRATIONS Career Pathway Routes 81 – 83 Values, Mission, Vision & Goals 84 – 87 Career Thoughts 88– 89 7 GCES’S Career Thoughts 92 - 93

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 10 SCHOOL STUFF LAST TERM REFLECTION SUBJECT SUBJECT Art Religious Studies Business Studies Computing Science Maths Drama Modern Language English PE Geography Music History Food Tech Humanities PSHE J K L J K L

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 11 LAST TERM’S REFLECTION JOURNAL

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 12 Sep Oct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Nov Dec Jan Feb Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

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For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 14 WEEKLY PLANNER

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 15 Week Commencing 4th September 2023 Mon Fri Wed Fri Mon Wed Tue Thu Tue Thu Week Commencing 11th September 2023

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 16 Week Commencing 18th September 2023 Mon Fri Wed Fri Mon Wed Tue Thu Tue Thu Week Commencing 25th September 2023

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 17 Week Commencing 2nd October 2023 Mon Fri Wed Fri Mon Wed Tue Thu Tue Thu Week Commencing 9th October 2023

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 38 Homework To Do List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Due Done

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 41 Homework To Do List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Due Done

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 42 FUN STUFF

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For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 46 SCIENCE WORD SEARCH                                                                                                                         ACIDIC FORCES GAS ATOM ORGAN PERIODIC ENERGY ALKALINE

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 47 MATHS WORD SEARCH                                                                                                                         VOLUME MEAN DECIMAL RATIO ADD PERCENTAGE FRACTION MODE

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 48 HISTORY CROSSWORD       Down 1. Genghis….. 2. Mahatma... 4. Mother... 5. The People’s Princess Across 1. Martin Luther 3. A famous Pharaoh 6. Former South African President

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 51 CREATE YOUR OWN CROSSWORD       Down 1. 3. 6. Across 1. 2. 4. 5.

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 52 SUDUKO The goal of shape sudoku is simple: every row and column must contain a different shape as example below.

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 56 SOCIAL MEDIA

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 65 Now that we know the facts, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media? Advantages: 1. Allows you to reach large audiences 2. Can be used to promote noble causes 3. Provides you with entertainment 4. Allows you to join a community 5. Greater access to information (benefits educational system) 6. Information can spread quickly Disadvantages: 1. Reduces face-to-face communication 2. Cyberbullying 3. Spreading of ‘fake news’ 4. Can become addictive or used as a distraction THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 66 SOCIAL MEDIA KEY DEFINITIONS Influencer This is a person who has built a reputation online where they have generated a large following of people that engage and pay close attention to their content. They can influence customers by promoting or recommending items on social media. This definition is simultaneous with ‘Youtuber’ and ‘Tiktoker’. Youtuber This is a person that has gained followers by uploading videos of a particular niche onto YouTube. Many Youtubers dedicate themselves exclusively to creating content and therefore it becomes their profession. Ticktoker This is a person that has gained followers by uploading videos of a particular niche onto Tiktok. Many Tiktokers dedicate themselves exclusively to creating content and therefore it becomes their profession. Paid Partnership This is when an influencer gets paid to promote a product or service.

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 67 MY CAREER THOUGHTS EDITOR DESIGNER UX DESIGNER SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER MARKETING MANAGER SOUND ENGINEER INFLUENCER JOURNALIST

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 68 HEALTH & WELLBEING

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 69 DEALING WITH FRUSTRATION At some point in our lives we can all get frustrated, depressed, stressed and anxious, but we can all overcome it by talking to someone about how we are feeling. This can be caused by troubles at home, exams, friendships, bullying etc. Wellbeing and self care is the key to help overcome these challenges that we face in our lives, so don’t feel like you’re alone. Examples of trying to overcome these issues include, talking to someone, going for a walk, reading a book, spending time with loved ones etc. Use the “Dealing with frustration check List” on the next page to help you communicate to your teachers and your parents/carers on how to calm down, think things through and sort things out.

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 71 Things I can do for myself 1st Option 2nd Option Go for a walk or bike ride Listen to music Read a book Write in a journal/diary Dance around my room Play a computer game Exercise: Swim—Run—Dance—Jog—Walk— Yoga Watch an educational documentary Deep breaths Eat a healthy snack Now you write things that you could do SELF CARE Tick the one that best works for you and use the space to create your own

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 74 Positive Words of Encouragement Ask your Family/friendto write some words of inspiration and encouragement Friend/Family Name: Date: Friend/Family Name: Date: Friend/Family Name: Date: FAMILY AND FRIENDS

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 76 JOURNAL ENTRY

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 80 CAREER PATHWAYS ASPIRATIONS

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 82 GCSE’S We all know why some career pathways require you to have GCSE’s. In some industries they are essential for entry into the job market. ACADEMICS An academic is someone who holds a teaching and/or research position at higher education institution such as a university or college. APPRENTICESHIP An Apprentice is someone who works for company whilst gaining a qualification. It’s a great way to gaining both practical on the job training whilst gain a qualification. Some apprenticeships even offer University Degrees. T-LEVEL T-Levels are technical-based qualifications where you gain real world experience whilst studying. Throughout the Career Pathways Journal you will see examples of various successful people who have used their qualifications to go into further education and achieve huge career success.

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 83 With or without GCSE’s, there are even more options and ways to enter and succeed in the world of work, and this is by becoming either an Entrepreneur or an Intrapreneur. ENTREPRENEURS An Entrepreneur, is someone who sets up a business to work for themselves, often based on a passion, lived experience, a need due to lack of employment opportunities, to make a profit/money. INTRAPRENEURS An Intrapreneur, is someone who works within a company/business and creates/implements innovative ideas, that helps the company to grow and make a profit/money.

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For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 92 The Career Pathways Journal My favourite subject is ___________ What I like about it? What I like about it? My second favourite subject is___________

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 93 Short Term Goals The Job I want is___________ I want this job because…. I want this job because…. Or the Job I want is ___________

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 94 ICT/COMPUTING is perfect if you want be a... Cyber security analyst Game designer Applications developer Data analyst Social Media Marketer ICT/Computing has taught me to…. I know that a GCSE in ICT/Computing will… What do I find challenging? Challenges & Achievements Highlight what you found challenging and what you achieved in ICT/Computing

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For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 116 PE is perfect if you want be a Challenges & Achievements Highlight what you found challenging and what you achieved in PE Professional sportsperson Sports scientist Diet and Fitness Instructor Sports coach/consultant Personal Trainer PE has taught me to…. I know that a GCSE in PE will… What do I find challenging?

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 117                                           (Entrepreneur)“PE

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 120 CAREER PATHWAYS GETTING READY FOR WORK

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 121 You maybe thinking “isn’t it a little too early for me to start thinking about getting a job and going to work I haven't even gotten my GCSE’s yet?” Well there is an old saying Fail to plan or plan to win! Think of it like this, we all know why it’s important to revise for a test or an exam. Well, thinking about the type of career you want to do is no different. The earlier you start thinking about your career, the easier it will be to find your career pathway. GETTING READY FOR WORK WRITER SURVEYOR INFLUENCER GRAPHIC DESIGNER

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 122 CAREER THOUGHTS DOCTOR ENGINEER ACTOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER WRITER SURVEYOR INFLUENCER GRAPHIC DESIGNER

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 123 In middle cloud, write a job title, University or business idea that you are thinking of doing. Then in the smaller clouds write the types of skills, experience qualifications etc, you think you might need to do that career or further education placement.  — ————-   CAREER THOUGHTS EXAMPLE           

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 128 THE CAREERS FAIR CAREERS FAIR

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 129 What is a Careers Fair? A careers fair is an event where employers and universities come to your school and tell you all about what it is like to work or study with them. HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM A CAREERS FAIR Use your Career Pathways Journal to help you engage and talk to employers and universities when they come to your school. A careers fair is a great opportunity to find out more information about the career you’ve been thinking about entering into. Here you can find out what qualifications you will need, suitable skills for the job, the environment you could be working in, and the amount of money you could earn. THE CAREERS FAIR

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 130 The Career Pathways Journal  Name of Sixth Form/University I want to study at  Why do I want to study there HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM A CAREERS FAIR University’s Answers  Come up with 3 questions you would want to ask them 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3.

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 134 WORK EXPERIENCE

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 135 When it comes to finding work experience, there are several options to choose from and lots of ways to get help in finding it. Finding work experience 1. Ask family members and friends 2. Ask your careers advisor at school 3. Look on the internet and see if any company you want to work for offer any opportunities 4. Talk to employers/universities at careers fair 5. Ask a local businesses in your area Types of work experience include: · 1–2 weeks work experience at a company · Job Shadowing · Work Places to Visit · Apprenticeship opportunities · T-Level opportunities Start your own business Another way to gain work experience is to start your own business. There are lots of businesses that need little to even no money to get started For example: for example: car washing, dog walking, babysitting, social media marketing, selling unwanted items on the internet. TYPES OF WORK EXPERIENCE

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 137 Start your own business BUSINESS IDEA 1 WHAT I NEED TO GET STARTED BUSINESS IDEA 2 WHAT I NEED TO GET STARTED Thinking about starting your own business? Use this space to write down the type of business you would like to run and own

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 138 APPLYING FOR JOBS When it comes to applying for jobs, some companies might ask you to send in your CV and Cover letter usually by email. Some companies might ask you to fill out an application form on their website. HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER 1. Start with an introduction 2. Tell them why you are applying for the job 3. Tell them why you are perfect for the job 4. Tell them why you want to work at their company 5. Thank them for the opportunity Top Tip Use the S.T.A.R which is an acronym that stands for: Situation :- Set the scene describe the situation Task : - Explain the problem or challenge you had to overcome Action :- Tell them what action you took Result :- Explain what happened as a result of taking that action

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 139 COVER LETTER EXAMPLE 17th May 2025 Dear Mr Bloggs, I would like to apply for the position of ………………. because I feel my qualifications/skills/experience match that of what you are looking for in the role. I am skilled in …………..and I have experience in……….which I believe makes me the perfect candidate. After reviewing your company online I noticed you …………….And that you…………….which is the main reason why I want to work at your company. When I worked/volunteered at………... or During my work experience at…………….. I was able to…………… The action I took was to………….and as a result I……….. Thank you for your time in reviewing my application and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Sian Murry Types of job application forms

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 142 Things to put in a CV PERSONAL STATEMENT: See example on page 141 INTERESTS/HOBBIES: See example on page 141

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 146 MY CV               

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 147 My CV               

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 148 Preparing for job interviews RESEARCH THE COMPANIES YOU’RE INTERVIEWING FOR What is the company’s mission statement? What values do they have and do you share them? What do you like about their products or services? Are they promoting anything special on their social media? DRESS CODE Whether in person or online the first impression is still important. So dress smart but make sure you are comfortable so you’re not fidgeting during the interview. PRACTICE ANSWERING COMMON QUESTIONS SUCH AS: Tell us about your self Why did you apply for the job? What do you know about our company? TOP TIPS 1 Whenever you answer a question try to refer back to the Job description so for example: If you are applying for a job in customer services and the interviewer asks “So tell me about yourself? You could say something like.... “Well, I really like helping people, so I am always finding ways to volunteer when I can. So when I saw this job I had to apply because people always tell me how much of a problem solver I am and how I’m always calm in stressful situations which is something you mentioned in the job description.”

For Business Sake © 2023 All rights reserved 149 TOP TIPS 2 Focus on your achievements, and make a note of your top 3. Remember to have some good questions to ask at the end. Maintain eye contact throughout the interview. REMEMBER TO STAY POSITIVE Everyone gets nervous when it comes to interviews it’s only natural. Just remember you got this far to get an interview, so you obviously did something that impressed the company enough to invite you to hear more about you. Preparing for job interviews NOTES

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