Career Growth Category: Learners

So, you have started your career search? Congratulations! This is an exciting time as you’ll be learning about yourself and be thinking of where you see yourself in the future. Some of you may already know what you want to do. You may look up to someone in your family and wish to follow in their footsteps or believe that following a financially rewarding job is the way to go about it. Consider this though, would you buy a piece of clothing solely because this looks good on someone else? Or buy a house in an area just because someone tells you that it will bring profit? Probably not. You would want to assess and gather some of your own information and thoughts on these decisions. Choosing a career path should be approached in the same way, a process where multiple components are assessed to ensure you make the correct decision for you.

We’ve all been there!  Not knowing what to look for or where to find all the answers we need in the journey to choosing a career. Truth be told there isn’t one point where we can get all our information. It is a process that requires time with many places to research and people to speak to before deciding. Luckily for you we have put together a list of the many ways in which you can get information about your career choice.

People will spend hours writing up their CV’s, click send and hear nothing. Recruiters may receive dozens of applications for a role, so how do you ensure yours stands out from the rest?

First impressions count. Unfortunately, a recruiter or hiring manager may not read the whole CV, so it’s important that you include the important information that separates you from everyone else at the top of your CV.

Are you gearing up for your dental apprenticeship or student interview? We’ve got your back with these valuable tips to help you stand out!

This CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance) workbook is designed to support you throughout your apprenticeship journey, providing you with the tools, knowledge, and resources you need to make informed career decisions and achieve your professional goals.

Assessments are comprised of series of questions aimed at helping you identify your values, interests, and skills. This can be incredibly useful when you are at the very start of your career journey and simply do not know where to start. They prompt you to think about what matters to you and this includes the population and the environment you will be working with and what skills you have developed so far.

Family and friends can have a major impact in the journey of the young from being a listening ear to guiding them into exploring their interests and narrowing down career options. This can seem a rather large and daunting task but looking around at those that have already been through the process may be a good place to start.

The thought of choosing a career is a big task for anyone. Most surely there will be more questions in your mind then answers. What am I good at? Should I choose something similar to what my friends are doing? What if a choose wrong? How do I find what career suits me? All these are questions are completely valid and will help you think deeper about your passions.

Cavity Training offers a wide variety or apprenticeships, and we recognise that it can be overwhelming trying to understand what an apprenticeship offers, what an apprenticeship is and where to and how to apply for an apprenticeship course!

Career advisers are experienced professionals in helping you navigate your career path. They can provide useful tools aimed at identifying your strengths, weakness, where your interests and values lie. They can also provide advice on that things you should be asking yourself when looking a job, which is important for when it comes to making a career decision.