Career Investigation Basics
What is the definition of a Career Investigation?
Deep research into a specific job to find exact skills, qualities, and entry pathways.
What is Step 1 of the Investigation Roadmap?
ID - Identifying the skills and qualities needed for a career.
What type of experience shows "genuine interest" and builds a network?
Unpaid Experience
Name one of the three main reasons to organize a Career Exhibition.
Builds teamwork, creates CAO links, or gathers portfolio data
What is the difference between a "skill" and a "quality"?
Skills are learned abilities (e.g., Time Management), while qualities are inherent traits (e.g., Confidence).
Who is the professional you should consult in Step 2?
Your Career Guidance Teacher
How does voluntary work benefit a graduate's CV?
It fills gaps with meaningful experience.
What is a primary (main) financial task for organising our event?
Finding a budget for bus, phone call and printing.
Name two online portals recommended for career research.
Qualifax, Careers Portal, CareersHunter, College Websites, Employer Websites
Step 4 of the roadmap is "Engage." Name one way to do this.
Interview a professional or attend a college Open Day.
Why are Open Days and Fairs considered "convenient"?
They provide access to many experts in one place.
What is a major "hurdle to clear" regarding organising a venue for an event we want to run
Ensuring enough parking and accessibility.
When completing the "Out of School" activity, what skill involves improving research and planning?
Organisational Skills
What is the specific value of "Work Shadowing"?
It provides a first-hand "day in the life" insight into a career.
To "nail an interview," what should you do to boost your confidence?
Perform a mock run or practice.
What is the main teamwork goal for classmates during the event?
Ensuring every classmate completes their task on time.