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At the start of term, every Year 11 Assembly will be delivered by local sixth forms, colleges and an apprentice information provider. Attend every Assembly to be fully informed and fully prepared to make your choice about your career journey after Year 11.

17th October: Apprenticeship Presentation

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Your parents will be invited to an Event in School on 11th September. Important notices and dates about your GCSE programme and GCSE exams will be shared - including some great tips about how to approach exam revision. Sixth Forms, Colleges and Apprentice representatives will be available to inform you/your parents about your pathway options.

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Interested in what is on offer in local colleges? Click on the above article to inform your choice.

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You can apply for apprenticeship opportunities at 16 or after a period in further education. Click on the above article to inform your choice. If you are interested in apprenticeships - ask your family and friends to start asking their companies about apprenticeship opportunities. Can you offer to do some work experience in the holidays with companies who might be interested in you applying to them?

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Want to find out what local sixth forms have on offer? Click on this article to inform your choice. Bear in mind that sixth form colleges have minimum grade requirements (usually five GCSE grades at 4+). If you have particular subjects in mind that you would like to study, check the minimum requirement with a sixth form website. For example, if you want to study a science or maths subject you need to achieve a grade 6 in your exams. It is a great idea to submit an application to a college course with lower grade requirements, so that you have a fall back option.

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A key part of your decision making, is to visit the place or places, that you may spend time in after your leave Holy Family. It is important to do this before submit an application. The colleges will advertise dates when you can visit with your parents/carers/siblings/friends. You can check out facilities and talk to tutors and current students. The Sixth Forms and colleges like you to book your visit in advance - go to 'Events' on their websites, record your details and time you intend to visit.

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When you visit a college or sixth form or employer, don't stand back - find out what you need to know. Check out the recommended questions in the article attached. Prepare for your visit by locating a college map and identifying the departments you need to visit. Some sixth forms and colleges have virtual tours on their websites to assist this process.

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Are-you-Open-Day-Ready killer questions to ask

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Hopefully, you will have attended a college or sixth form taster in Year 10. In addition, Bury College offers masterclasses in some courses to give you a further insight. Hopwood Hall College offers an Animal Academy programme most half term holidays (check college websites for further details). After you have completed your GCSE exams the colleges offer 'student introduction days' too so you can meet your tutors and potential course colleagues.

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After-school masterclasses for Year 10 and 11 pupils Bury College is delighted to offer an exciting range of curriculum-based masterclasses, delivered after school on the Bury College campus. Available to pupils in Years 10 and 11, these clubs will give

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Most Sixth Forms and Colleges ask you to provide a Personal Statement as part of your application or as an introduction to your interview. You will be offered support in PDP to start your Personal Statement. What you include can be added to the C.V. you developed in Year 10. Click on the article to check what to include. This information can be used in applications to apprenticeships or part-time work opportunities too.

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When you have decided which sixth forms or colleges to apply to - check if there is an application deadline. Most deadline dates occur before the end of the first term of Year 11. Bury College and Hopwood Hall College do not publicise application deadlines but have priority application dates. They deal with any applications received before these dates first which gives applicants a better chance of securing a place on the course of their choice. Engineering and Construction based courses receive many applications, so early application (by October half term) is advisable. It is wise to complete your applications before you start intense revision for your mock GCSE exams. All sixth forms and colleges outline their application process on their websites and you submit your application through the sixth form or college website (other than Xaverian or Loreto - please see post below). You can apply to more than one sixth form or college - the application process should inform your choice and make it easier for you to select your preferred step beyond Holy Family. Remember to complete EVERY SECTION of the application, and check your spelling, grammar and use of upper/lower case characters. Your application will present a first impression of you!!

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Please check transport arrangements from your home to Manchester Centre based colleges before you apply. Journeys involving several changes of bus/tram can take up much of your studying time!

Loreto Sixth Form College is moving to accept online applications.

Xaverian Sixth Form College prefers paper applications. Applications are available at open events or you can download an application form from the college website. It is wise to copy the form initially and do a practice application before completing the final application carefully, neatly and without spelling errors. Present the application to Mrs Reddy or Mrs Lewin (the School is required to complete a section of the Form).

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Prepare for your mock exams in December. Make sure you pick up top tips from all your teachers and be in every class session to make sure you've covered all you need to. Poor attendance really does impact on the grades you achieve! Grade surveys report that 95% attendance doubles the chance of you passing at grade 4 or above. The more you work to retain information now - the easier it will be to retrieve the information in your summer exams.

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Choose your exam board:

We know it can feel overwhelming to have so much information to memorise for your GCSE exams. But we're here to help. Our team of experts have made it clear to you exactly what examiners are looking for, so you revise only what you need to, to help you get the best GCSE grade you can. Just choose your exam board for GCSE past papers, expertly-written revision notes, topic questions and more. Check out our helpful "exam tips" written by our team of experts who know what GCSE examiners are looking for and what might catch you out in your exams, so you can maximise your marks.

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Exam paper questions organised by topic and difficulty. Our worksheets cover all topics from GCSE, IGCSE and A Level courses. Give them a try and see how you do!

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Most sixth forms or colleges will invite you to attend an interview. Bury College may invite you to an interview or ring you at home (after school hours). Hopwood Hall College invite you to a small group interview and tour (after school hours). Rochdale Sixth Form College invite you to an interview which may be held in School. It is crucial you check your emails regularly and your application portal on the college website to make sure you know what has been arranged. You may be required to upload data to the portal if you have one. If your email address changes - update Admissions.

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Wellbeing - look after yourself in and around exams

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Wellbeing - look after yourself in and around exams

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Very few people enjoy revising and sitting for an exam. However, you need something to show the knowledge and skills you have developed through your GCSE programme. Evidence of your resilience through Year 11 will prepare you for your future career journey. Make sure you are well prepared, you have a good positive network of people around you and you look after your health and nutrition. Click on the site above for some excellent tips.

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Exam Stress | How To Deal with Exam Stress

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When you have had your sixth form or college interview, the college you have applied to will send you an email outlining if admissions are going to give you a conditional offer or an unconditional offer. Most students receive a conditional offer and this rests on your final GCSE results. DON'T PANIC - if you don't think you will achieve the results, the sixth form or college will try to accommodate you on an alternative course if they can. If there is a chance you won't achieve the conditional offer, apply for an alternative course which doesn't have such high grade requirements. Make sure you read your offer email carefully - some colleges ask you to confirm or reject their offer online or by emailing their Admissions.

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Many apprenticeship opportunities aren't advertised! Companies often select apprentices from current employees who want further training/students on work experience/young people who have got in contact and eagerly asked if there are apprenticeship opportunities available. Don't wait for an opportunity to be advertised - if you know the sort of company you want to work for - approach them or/and follow their social media pages. There are some links to opportunity boards in the article attached. Opportunities are advertised throughout the year so don't just look once/or in the summer term as you are about to leave School. When you see a vacancy advertised on a Board, check the closing date for applications and the anticipated start date (if the opportunity starts after June - Year 11s can apply). It is important to check entry requirements - companies set these and many require Maths and English GCSE grade 4 as a minimum. If recruits are under 18 years old and don't have grade 4 (in English and Maths) resits will be offered as part of the apprenticeship study.

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You may remember developing a C.V. for your mock interview in Year 10. You can use this document to introduce yourself to companies that you are approaching about apprenticeships or part-time work. BBC Careers Bitesize(link above) supports you to develop your C.V. and there is a free C.V. template you can use. Remember to download and save your C.V. to a file you can keep returning to. Your C.V. should reference the sort of opportunities you are looking for and what knowledge, skills and qualities you have that make you a good candidate. Keep updating your C.V. as you gain more experience. Ask someone to check your spelling, grammar etc. - preferably someone with some recruitment experience.

Check out the post about LinkedIn below - a employer/employee connection platform where you could upload parts of your C.V.

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Career toolkit: How do I write a great CV? - BBC Bitesize

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Everything you need to know to write an engaging CV to land your dream job.

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Webinars to support your knowledge of Apprenticeships

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Amazing Apprenticeships host regular webinars e.g. companies deliver information about their apprenticeship programmes and sessions on application and interviewing tips. You can access past webinars.

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Webinars & Workshops - Amazing Apprenticeships

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If you don't receive an offer, or if the application process has exposed that you are not clear about what you want - don't panic! Have a chat with your parents/carers/Head of Year/Form Tutor or/and book a further careers planning meeting with the School careers adviser, Mrs Hughes (ask your tutor or Pastoral to help you with this).

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From May onwards you can apply for an Our Pass. This offers you free travel on buses across Greater Manchester from the beginning of September (there may be concessionary fares on Metrolink too). You will need to pay an administrative fee and provide I.D. documentation. Check if your sixth form or college offers some free transport on their website too.

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Want free bus travel? Access to top music and sports events? Gift vouchers for your favourite shops and restaurants? Our Pass is for you.

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Most sixth forms or colleges have online resources to support you to prepare for September. You will get invited to a New Starter Day after the GCSE exams have finished (usually end of June and beginning of July). This day prepares you for the start of your next adventure! You meet your tutors, your student colleagues and find out where to go/what to do - including where the cafes & loos are!!

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Check out this guide from Amazing Apprenticeships which contains lots of tips on completing applications and C.V.s The Amazing Apprenticeship site often hosts webinars you can watch - on all things apprenticeships. Make sure the careers adviser knows what sort of apprenticeships you are applying for (check with Pastoral what days Mrs Hughes is available).

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Worried or excited about leaving Holy Family? Maybe a bit of both!!

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Worried or excited about leaving Holy Family? Maybe a bit of both!!

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Check out the PADLET that has been written for Year 11 Leavers on the Holy Family website. Best wishes with your future career journey.

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Careers Education Information, Advice & Guidance (CEIAG) helps prepare young people in school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. CEIAG at Holy Family is provided through a variety of ways to engage all our students and includes face-to face interviews at key transition points and by student request, drop-in sessions, software packages, careers events and careers resources, to name a few.

We want to prepare all our young people for the world of work after education. All students from Year 7 upwards are encouraged to think about their career aspirations. They are made aware about careers through the curriculum, displays around school, website, VLE and drop-in sessions with the careers adviser in school. In Year 8 when students choose their GCSE options they are given opportunities to discuss their skills, qualities and long term goals and by the end of Year 11 students will have explored their future pathways, written CVs and applied for college/apprenticeships Post-16.

To help and support students in making the right decisions after they leave school, all Year 11 students are offered at least one Careers interview to provide them with guidance and support in finding the right progression route for them. In interview, students are given up to date information and receive guidance on application deadlines and completing application forms.

Students in Year 10 participate in careers enrichment during the summer term, this allows them to visit a local post-16 provider, attend a face to face careers interview, write a CV and attend a mock interview. In addition, in Years 10 & 11 local Post 16 providers, including apprenticeships, are invited to parent/carer evenings. Students in Year 9 receive informal CEIAG through their KS4 options choices and discrete face to face interviews and visits are arranged.
Meet the Careers Team
Mrs A Gee - Deputy Head with responsibility for CEIAG email: agee@hfch.co.uk

Below you will find useful links to Carers advice and guidance (click on the title to open the link)
Careers Platform for Greater Manchester Padlet Pages Year 7 & 8 - Click Here Year 9 - Click Here Year 10 - Click Here

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It is nearly time to say good-bye to Holy Family. Mrs Ames will arrange to have a meeting with you to ensure you are well supported on the next stage of your career journey. Please alert Mrs Ames to any support you need or feel you should have had. That way we can offer help - and make sure that students in the future get the value of your feedback.

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Uncertain of your next step? Here are a few things you can do. 1. Ask your Head of Year to arrange a further career planning appointment with Mrs Hughes (careers adviser). 2. Apply for several pathways. (Note that some colleges allow you to apply for several courses and you can weigh up your preferences through the application process). 3. Talk/chat to family/friends/teachers about their experience of moving on from school and about their college/apprenticeship experience. Record the positive experiences they tell you about - that might just appeal to you! 4. Use the career quiz linked with this section - remember that you need to recognise your current interests, strengths and passions to figure out your preferences. 5. Use the Deep Dive into a career section in the Year 10 Padlet to get better informed about job roles.

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Explore your career options. Pathways Explore supports you to search what qualifications you need for your chosen career. Simply enter the career you are interested in below and you can find out the various career paths available to you.

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We are keen that you keep in touch. If you need support, the Positive Steps Careers Adviser, Mrs Hughes, will help (Email: cherryhughes@positive-steps.org.uk or Mob: 07715035543). We would love you to tell us about your experiences once you leave Holy Family - you will be able to help younger students in School approaching their Year 11.

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Positive Steps have an experienced DBS Team, ready and willing to assist you in all aspects of the process, giving advice on the level of check required, helping with the form and processing the application.

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LinkedIn is like Facebook for companies, employees and job seekers. Many experienced job seekers use the platform to advertise their brand/experience and search for new employers. Increasingly younger people are also using the platform and it is a great way to locate companies in the area that could offer you job roles you are interested in. Check out the attached article that helps you consider how to create your profile on the platform. As with all social media platforms - IT IS IMPORTANT - to consider what you post on the platform. Companies will check your profile!

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With over 800 million* people on LinkedIn, a LinkedIn profile is a chance to sell yourself and your skills ready for the world of work.

Whether you're a student, potential apprentice or looking for an internship, having a LinkedIn profile can help you build a professional network.

Here are our top tips for creating a stand-out LinkedIn profile and why this might help give you an advantage when applying for jobs, apprenticeships, or internships.

What are the advantages of using LinkedIn?

How can you use LinkedIn to your advantage?

connect with recruiters: recruiters use LinkedIn to connect with potential employees and find new talent.

network with people: you can connect and follow people you're interested in, whether that's students, apprentices, or employees of a company you'd like to work for.

research companies: LinkedIn can help you glean some inside info before an interview or even submit an application. Researching the company and what they've been up to shows your interest in working for them specifically.

keep up with industry news: as well as connecting with people, you can follow people and topics you're interested in. Following this kind of industry news might help when you're submitting applications or networking with people.

1. Add your work experience, skills and qualifications

LinkedIn is a professional platform, so it's all about sharing any skills and experience you can bring to a workplace. Remember, even if you don't have any professional experience, there are other things you could put on your profile to help you stand out.

your work experience: this could be anything from a summer job to an internship, whatever you have that can demonstrate relevant skills.

any qualifications: make sure to add any qualifications you have and any other courses you might have taken outside of school.

add any achievements or volunteering: what can make you stand out? If you've volunteered previously, maybe you achieved a Duke of Edinburgh award or were captain of your school football team, for example. Add anything you're proud of to show your personality.

2. Optimise your profile with photos

Once you've nailed the basics, you'll want to personalise your profile. Adding some visuals is a great way to show some personality.

professional profile photo: you don't need a professionally taken headshot but present yourself in a professional way. Avoid pictures with a drink in hand or pulling a silly face. Take a picture of yourself against a plain background looking smart. Or maybe use one from your experience.

a background image: this can show a little more about you and that you've put the effort in to optimise your profile. It's another visual way to grab attention. For example, maybe it's a quote you like, a picture of somewhere you volunteer, or something professional. Save photos of your friends and family for your Instagram feed, remember LinkedIn is about the world of work.

3. Add your skills and ask for endorsements for them

On LinkedIn, there's a specific section to add skills. Choose the ones that you think best represent your skills and interests. There are a few different types:

personal attributes: for example, organisation, time management or leadership

technical skills: like Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word

field of interest: for example, marketing, IT, animal care

You can also ask for endorsements on LinkedIn. This is when someone you know gives you a recommendation for a specific skill. So, if you connect with a manager from work experience, a teacher, or someone you have volunteered with, it's a good idea to ask them for a recommendation.

Endorsements display on your profile and can help signal to recruiters and employers that you might have the qualities they're looking for.

4. Grow your network

There's no point in having a LinkedIn profile if you don't connect with people; that's what it's all about. Start with adding people you know, maybe people you've worked with before to build up some connections, then branch out. You may want to connect with:

recruiters who work in the sector you're interested in

people at companies you would like to work for

influential people you like

students from the uni you go to/want to go to/went to or lecturers who taught you

apprentices or apprenticeship recruiters if you're interested

5. Follow relevant organisations

As well as connecting with people, you can also follow companies and hashtags you like the look of. You might want to think about:

companies you'd like to work for, so you can keep an eye on vacancies, their latest news, and posts

influencers you like. These might be figures like Steven Bartlett, Ben Francis, or Grace Beverley, for example

people who work in the field you're interested in

6. Start posting

LinkedIn is a social media platform, so it's designed for you to share your updates. Posting can help increase the visibility of your profile and make valuable connections. Remember, it's a professional platform, so keep your posts mainly related to work and your education. You may want to post about:

Any work or education updates, like starting a degree, an internship, or a new job

Any opportunities you're looking for

Something significant in your work life, such as the launch of a big project

Any educational achievements, like finishing your degree or submitting a dissertation

Any other significant achievements, like volunteering, awards, or charity work

Favourite

Your CV is an essential part of getting a job. It's the first thing an employer or a recruiter will see of you, so you want to make a good impression.

Favourite

Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.

Top ten student money tips UCAS article

Three reasons you should attend a UCAS exhibition UCAS article

Apprenticeships - the facts UCAS article

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Work experience can benefit you by showcasing your skills in business awareness, knowledge of a role and researching companies. Reach out to family and friends who may be able to offer a work taster. You can also look at 'virtual' work experience - click on the link above which showcases virtual work experiences with some large employers.

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Springpod's in-depth and interactive Virtual Work Experience programmes help you understand industries and organisations as if you were already working there. Thanks to programmes led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like, as well as giving you invaluable experience to include in your personal statements and apprenticeship applications.

Virtual Work Experiences vary in length, from 6-10 hours, and you can pause and come back to the program at any time. The in-depth experiences are recognised by employers, and you receive a completion certificate at the end of the program.

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Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.

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Springpod - find virtual work experience, employer information, job & apprenticeship vacancies

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Springpod - find virtual work experience, employer information, job & apprenticeship vacancies

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Many large companies post information and recruit through LinkedIn. You can connect to the sorts of companies you would like to work for in the future and people connected to those companies. You can also 'follow' networks that you are interested in. You can upload a profile and add your C.V. to it - follow the guide above.

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With over 800 million* people on LinkedIn, a LinkedIn profile is a chance to sell yourself and your skills ready for the world of work.

Whether you're a student, potential apprentice or looking for an internship, having a LinkedIn profile can help you build a professional network.

Here are our top tips for creating a stand-out LinkedIn profile and why this might help give you an advantage when applying for jobs, apprenticeships, or internships.

What are the advantages of using LinkedIn?

How can you use LinkedIn to your advantage?

connect with recruiters: recruiters use LinkedIn to connect with potential employees and find new talent.

network with people: you can connect and follow people you're interested in, whether that's students, apprentices, or employees of a company you'd like to work for.

research companies: LinkedIn can help you glean some inside info before an interview or even submit an application. Researching the company and what they've been up to shows your interest in working for them specifically.

keep up with industry news: as well as connecting with people, you can follow people and topics you're interested in. Following this kind of industry news might help when you're submitting applications or networking with people.

1. Add your work experience, skills and qualifications

LinkedIn is a professional platform, so it's all about sharing any skills and experience you can bring to a workplace. Remember, even if you don't have any professional experience, there are other things you could put on your profile to help you stand out.

your work experience: this could be anything from a summer job to an internship, whatever you have that can demonstrate relevant skills.

any qualifications: make sure to add any qualifications you have and any other courses you might have taken outside of school.

add any achievements or volunteering: what can make you stand out? If you've volunteered previously, maybe you achieved a Duke of Edinburgh award or were captain of your school football team, for example. Add anything you're proud of to show your personality.

2. Optimise your profile with photos

Once you've nailed the basics, you'll want to personalise your profile. Adding some visuals is a great way to show some personality.

professional profile photo: you don't need a professionally taken headshot but present yourself in a professional way. Avoid pictures with a drink in hand or pulling a silly face. Take a picture of yourself against a plain background looking smart. Or maybe use one from your experience.

a background image: this can show a little more about you and that you've put the effort in to optimise your profile. It's another visual way to grab attention. For example, maybe it's a quote you like, a picture of somewhere you volunteer, or something professional. Save photos of your friends and family for your Instagram feed, remember LinkedIn is about the world of work.

3. Add your skills and ask for endorsements for them

On LinkedIn, there's a specific section to add skills. Choose the ones that you think best represent your skills and interests. There are a few different types:

personal attributes: for example, organisation, time management or leadership

technical skills: like Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word

field of interest: for example, marketing, IT, animal care

You can also ask for endorsements on LinkedIn. This is when someone you know gives you a recommendation for a specific skill. So, if you connect with a manager from work experience, a teacher, or someone you have volunteered with, it's a good idea to ask them for a recommendation.

Endorsements display on your profile and can help signal to recruiters and employers that you might have the qualities they're looking for.

4. Grow your network

There's no point in having a LinkedIn profile if you don't connect with people; that's what it's all about. Start with adding people you know, maybe people you've worked with before to build up some connections, then branch out. You may want to connect with:

recruiters who work in the sector you're interested in

people at companies you would like to work for

influential people you like

students from the uni you go to/want to go to/went to or lecturers who taught you

apprentices or apprenticeship recruiters if you're interested

5. Follow relevant organisations

As well as connecting with people, you can also follow companies and hashtags you like the look of. You might want to think about:

companies you'd like to work for, so you can keep an eye on vacancies, their latest news, and posts

influencers you like. These might be figures like Steven Bartlett, Ben Francis, or Grace Beverley, for example

people who work in the field you're interested in

6. Start posting

LinkedIn is a social media platform, so it's designed for you to share your updates. Posting can help increase the visibility of your profile and make valuable connections. Remember, it's a professional platform, so keep your posts mainly related to work and your education. You may want to post about:

Any work or education updates, like starting a degree, an internship, or a new job

Any opportunities you're looking for

Something significant in your work life, such as the launch of a big project

Any educational achievements, like finishing your degree or submitting a dissertation

Any other significant achievements, like volunteering, awards, or charity work

Favourite

Your CV is an essential part of getting a job. It's the first thing an employer or a recruiter will see of you, so you want to make a good impression.

Favourite

Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.

Top ten student money tips UCAS article

Three reasons you should attend a UCAS exhibition UCAS article

Apprenticeships - the facts UCAS article

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SkillSet Module - Verbal Communication with Schudio

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If you click the KS4 (14 to 16 year old) link on the site above you are taken to a wealth of online sessions you can register on (for free). You can build up a profile and gain certificates that you could share with NHS providers if you intend to work in the NHS in the future.

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NHS NW eLearning - Home - Careers in Health and Social Care

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Get prepared to sit your exams. You will perform better if you are feeling a little anxiety and stress (this pushes you to achieve more). However, balance is important and too much stress/anxiety can reduce your effectiveness. If anxiety is getting the better of you - read the tips in this document that promote your wellbeing.

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Rochdale Training works with local companies/schools/councils to support apprenticeships. Apprenticeship sectors include engineering, nursery and education assistants, health and social care assistants, customer service and several more. Attend one of their open events to find out more.

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You may be asked to share your mock results with the college or sixth form you have applied to.

Have a positive mind-set about your Results. They support you to identify what you need to revise more effectively. You can ask your subject teachers what one or two things you could do to improve your future results. If you are disappointed in your Results - allow your disappointment to spur you into action! Remember to submit a fall back application to a college course that requires less grades than your preferred course choice (if you need to).

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Consider colleges across the Greater Manchester area?  

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Consider colleges across the Greater Manchester area?  

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Check the attached document for open event details

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College and  Sixth Form  Open Days and Application Deadlines 2025 26 (2)

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Interested in online media work experience?

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Interested in online media work experience?

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Channel 4 are offering online/virtual work experience to give you an insight into what it takes to build a successful broadcaster. The experience will open your eyes to the wide variety of roles including technical positions to on camera opportunities. Click on the link above to find out more. APPLY BY 19TH DECEMBER.

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Remain curious about job roles on the next steps of your journey. You are developing your knowledge of what skills you want to use in your future career. 

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Remain curious about job roles on the next steps of your journey. You are developing your knowledge of what skills you want to use in your future career. 

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The job market is changing with the impact of technology and global challenges. The job titles advertised in 2030 could look a lot different! Still, we find out a lot about what sort of job role we want through observing and listening to people already in work. Try out the questions in the attached document to find out about job roles that family and friends do.