Careers Advice and Guidance at Fareham College
At Fareham College, our purpose is to ensure that every student succeeds to the best of their ability and can progress onto their chosen career. Whether you choose to go straight into employment, go to university or undertake an Apprenticeship after your time with us; our team of skilled and experienced Careers Advisors are always available to offer guidance and support. Choosing what to do after college is an important decision, so to help you consider your different options, we have collated a variety of resources and information for you to use.
Employability
Are you thinking of entering employment after you leave college? Have you found your dream job, but have never written a CV or had a job interview? Are you looking for information on how to develop the skills and attributes that will enable you to gain and stay in employment and progress your career? If so, the following information and resources will help to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to enter the world of work.
Employability
Are you thinking of entering employment after you leave college? Have you found your dream job, but have never written a CV or had a job interview? Are you looking for information on how to develop the skills and attributes that will enable you to gain and stay in employment and progress your career? If so, the following information and resources will help to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to enter the world of work.
Download our Resources
CV Preparation
Describing Your Stengths
Key Interview Questions
The First Face-To-Face Interview
The Telephone Interview
Top 10 Soft Skills Employers Look For
Useful Links
- Have you got the skills to pay the bills? https://youtu.be/tKKPUYfOkvw
- Be Future Ready – helping you to develop employability skills BeReady
- Get organised using automated meeting scheduling software Calendly
- Careers information and tools for students Careerpilot
- The Careers and Enterprise Company have produced Work It careers talks by young people, for young people
- Free mini courses available such as VR, coding, e-safety, social media, growth hacking and research iDEA
- For advice and guidance on CV writing, interview skills and a variety of apprenticeship pathways by the Solent Apprenticeship Hub
- Experience the world of work in your classroom WOW Show
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are an excellent option after college, especially if you already have a career in mind and would like to earn while you learn. Apprenticeships are available at different levels, so you can select the qualification most suitable for your experience and career ambitions. To embark on an Apprenticeship, the first step is to decide what industry you would like to work in. Register your interest today and a member of our Business Plus Team will contact you to guide you through the process.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are an excellent option after college, especially if you already have a career in mind and would like to earn while you learn. Apprenticeships are available at different levels, so you can select the qualification most suitable for your experience and career ambitions. To embark on an Apprenticeship, the first step is to decide what industry you would like to work in. Register your interest today and a member of our Business Plus Team will contact you to guide you through the process.
Additional Resources
Find out how to find and apply for an Apprenticeship uing this useful step-by-step flowchart. You can download the flowchart by here: https://www.fareham.ac.uk/looking-for-an-apprenticeship-flowchart/
The Apprenticeship hub website contains lots of useful information, advice and helpful hints and tips on preparing for an Apprenticeship. https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentice/interview
The Apprenticeship Guide contains brief summaries of every apprenticeship offered in England, plus general careers advice, real life case studies, employer advertising, a directory of training providers and much more. www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk
Your central hub for all the latest apprenticeship information. Download the free Apprenticeship Pack, watch short films, download free posters and much more. Sign up to the newsletter so you never miss a free resource again! www.amazingapprenticeships.com
Create an account, search for the latest jobs, apply and receive text and email alerts about your applications online. www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Find out more about the different types of careers available to you, receive job search advice and personalised help from careers advisers. You can also access face to face advice, speak to someone on the phone or chat online. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Traineeships
A Traineeship is a bespoke study programme for your people aged 16 – 24 who aspire to embark on an Apprenticeship, but would like some additional support to help them improve their employability skills and build their confidence first.
Traineeships
A Traineeship is a bespoke study programme for your people aged 16 – 24 who aspire to embark on an Apprenticeship, but would like some additional support to help them improve their employability skills and build their confidence first.