The Grammar School for Girls Wilmington

Welcome to Sixth Form Careers Education, Advice and Guidance. In the following pages you will find lots of information to help you make the right decision for YOU when you leave GSGW.

Hopefully, by now, you have an idea of what you want to do and how you will achieve this and in the majority of cases this will involve university. However, if you are still considering your options and would like to discuss them you should arrange a careers interview, initially with Mrs McAllister who may then refer you to one of our Connexions PAs, Mr Doyle or Mr Robinson. In the meantime, you might want to explore some career ideas by looking here or here or here.

If you are interested in finding out about your particular skills, you can register at www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/skills. You will be asked to answer a short questionnaire then careers ideas will be suggested and you can click on a range of job profiles which include up to date information.

You probably fall into one of the following categories:

• You are completed sorted, know where you are going, what you will be doing and how you’re going to get there – congratulations!
• You know you want to go to university, but you are unsure about which course to take, try  http://www.ucas.com
• You know what course you want but don’t know where it is available, again try, http://www.ucas.com
• You don't think university is for you but aren't sure of the alternatives, try http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
• You are planning to go into full/part time employment; you can look for jobs at  http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/
• You are interested in taking a year out - lots of information is available at  http://www.gapyear.com