| ‘Success at school’ have posted their top 5 links for careers advice this term, and there’s plenty for both students and parents to check out. Your top 5 links: 1. Top 5 ways to improve your CV As a student, you might know you have the skills required for the jobs, but struggle to back them up with experience. Check out these five practical ways that you can improve your CV by gaining work-related experience while you’re still at school. 2. How to balance work and study as a student It’s a dilemma that lots of students face – how can I strike a balance between working and studying? Find out how you can strike the right balance with these tips. 3. How to help your child with job applications As a parent, you can provide a helping hand to make sure your child has ticked these boxes in their application. We explain how in this guide. 4. Job versus career: what’s the difference and why should I plan ahead? You’re probably surrounded by parents, teachers and careers advisors, all telling you that it’s time to think about your career. But what does this mean, and why is it about more than just getting a job? Find out why it’s important to start thinking about. 5. What are soft skills and why are they important? Soft skills is a term often used by careers advisors and employers to describe the kind of essential personal skills and social capabilities people need to be able to do most jobs. Find out about some of the key skills that will help you in the future. |
