My child has clear career ideas

If your child has a clear idea about the career they would like, here are some ideas to help them achieve their ambition.

What to focus on

Next steps and entry requirements. 

Have they checked if they need to do specific subjects, or achieve certain grades, for courses that interest them? Do they have the skills and qualifications needed? Are they likely to meet any entry requirements?

Conversation starters

Here are questions you could ask to get a conversation going:

• What makes you excited about this career?
• Do you know anyone doing this job that you could speak to for more information?
• Are there any things that would get in the way of you getting the job you want? What are they?
• Are there opportunities locally? If not, where are they? Would you be happy to move?
• If things don't go to plan, have you thought about any alternatives?

Tools to try

Job Information

Use Job Information to get detailed information for the jobs your child is considering. They can find:

• Pay and working hours
• Qualifications, skills, and qualities needed
• Future demand
• Links to other sources of information for the job or industry
• Relevant job websites

Use the job websites to explore jobs that are being advertised now. This will give them an idea of the current salary, demand, and location of opportunities. They could find out more about the types of employers who are recruiting for those roles too.

Looking at job vacancies will also help to understand the skills and experience employers want. This might help to identify areas any gaps and areas to develop.

Future Jobs Wales

Use Future Jobs Wales to explore some of Wales' most important industries. You can also find jobs and skills information by region and local authority. Learn what jobs are needed now and in the future.

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