CAREERS
Careers in Year 10
Year 10 is a very important year for careers education: it’s time for Mock Interview Day, Work Experience, and working out what’s next after leaving St Joseph’s. But don’t worry – we’re on hand to support you every step of the way.
CV Workshops
Pupils are asked to find a job they would like to apply for using our very own St Joseph’s employment agency, Going Places Ltd. Once pupils choose their job profile, they are able to structure their CV around the skills and qualities required.
Pupils also write covering letters in their English lessons to go with their CV. These are then sent to employers ready for Mock interview Day.
Mock Interview Day
On Mock Interview Day, we invite several employers to come to the school and conduct interviews with our pupils. Despite the nerves beforehand, pupils always come out smiling and feeling much more confident!
We would like to say a huge thank you to all the employers who gave up two afternoons to support our pupils with this worthwhile world of work experience.
Work Experience
We are delighted that our pupils get the opportunity to do work experience in the summer term of Year 10. It offers a great opportunity for pupils to spend a full week away from school and experience the world of work. It also offers the potential to provide opportunities for pupils to learn more about their own abilities. It helps them explore their strengths and weaknesses and identify the gaps in their skills.
Work experience can be a very powerful, life changing experience for pupils. Some go on to gain employment and some realise their ideal career path and progress to being very successful in their chosen field. Others decide that what they thought was their ideal career path no longer lives up to their expectations and are grateful they had the chance to find out before leaving school.
Resources & Work Experience Forms
Virtual Work Experience
Pupils also have the opportunity to apply for a Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) placement. Most of the placements listed below are free, so all you need to do is sign up and apply. When looking to apply for a Virtual Work Experience placement, please ensure they are undertaken during the holiday period, so it doesn’t impact on the school learning day.
Websites to look at include:
- Speakers for Schools
- Springpod
- Hospital Work Experience – For those interested in a career in the healthcare industry. (Please note, these Premed Projects incur a charge.)
See OUR SCHOOL in action
Next Open Morning: Thursday 20th November
Are you looking at secondary school options for your Year 5 child? We'd love to welcome you for a tour of our small and inclusive school.
Join us on Thursday 20th November between 9:30am–12pm for a pupil-led tour of our school. You can arrive at any time between these hours, and you can bring other siblings/family members along with you.