MyFutureChoice is pleased to announce the addition of the Careers Poster Pack 2 to our suite of free resources designed to support career education in schools and colleges. This new set of posters provides a visual and engaging way for students to explore different career paths and educational options. Available for free download, these posters …
At Hymers College in Kingston-upon-Hull, individualised careers advice built on an understanding of strengths and interests delivers a powerful careers programme. Paul Meadway, head of careers, explains how he uses MyFutureChoice to make this happen. Individual potential uncovered Win-win for students and school
Rhodric Allen who is studying Hospitality Management My name is Rhodric Allen, I am 21, from Newbury in the UK. I am currently studying a BBA in Hospitality Management at Glion’s London campus. My course is 3.5 years long with two, six month placements. The first of which is taken after the first year and …
Harriet’s journalistic career started at school in Stamford, where she was editor of the school magazine. In school holidays she gained valuable work experience at The Rutland Times, The Leicester Mercury and The Independent in London before taking a gap year interning with The Evening News in Ghana. Two degrees followed – a BA in …
Ellen Skinner who studied Psychology at university. After thinking for years that I would pursue a career in Law I did a complete U turn after thoroughly enjoying Psychology A level at sixth form college. I loved college and felt it was the perfect step between school and university. After studying Psychology for a year, …
At A Level I chose English Literature, English Language and Drama – all very similar in lots of ways! I was very clear on what I was good at and, as is often the case, those were the things that aligned with what I enjoyed. I did a lot of writing, acting and reading during …
From a young age I have always been fascinated with computers and was pretty sure that I wanted to pursue a career that involved them. When I applied to 6th form college, I decided to follow what I considered my “favourite” subjects; Maths, History, Physics, German and Computing. I dropped Physics within my first year, …
What’s Dramatherapy? That’s the question that usually follows telling someone what my profession is. The answer is always a difficult one to put in a sentence; it’s also an answer that is unique to everyone. To me, Dramatherapy is a form of therapy which uses dramatic expression and activity in order for individuals to explore …
Paddy Cassidy, who studied History at Oxford. When I was looking at next steps after Sixth Form I wasn’t sure about what I wanted to do. I decided to follow the advice that I was given to do something that I enjoyed at University. I studied A-levels in English Literature, Religious Studies and History and …
Sitting at my prize giving ceremony, amongst my peers, I glanced in the ceremony booklet. Many of my fellow classmates had their intended course and university of choice next to their names. I got to my name, and it was blank. Something inside of me jolted. Had I failed? Was I making the wrong choice? …