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Job sectors preparing for work activity
Prepare your students for work with this activity exploring different job roles and sectors, including film case studies.
How to make a great first impression
Win over the boss, charm your colleagues and start as you mean to go on with these key bits of advice.
Tips for job hunting | LifeSkills
Are your students applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.
Get involved with social action
Find out how taking part in social action can develop your skills, help your community and make you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.
10 job-hunting mistakes to avoid | LifeSkills
Are your students applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.
Speculative job applications
No roles advertised? No problem. Use your initiative, get in touch, and make a great first impression with these tips.
The online career network quick fire activity
Help students understand the idea of using online social networks to develop their careers.
Problem solving
Learning how to problem solve can really help your child. We’ll show you ways to help them prepare for their young adult years and working life. Includes worksheet and film.
The 10 biggest job-hunting mistakes
Is someone you know applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.
Work experience resources
Sometimes finding work experience can be a tricky process, discover if these organisations can help to kickstart your career.
Action words: how to be direct and certain
We can always use help to express ourselves. Give your application the best chance with these positive action words.
What work experience gives you
Find out about the wide range of valuable things you can gain from having a go at some form of work experience.
Bridging the gap between school and work
How businesses can work with LifeSkills to give students the skills they need.
5 different types of experience to show employers
Find out about the wide range of ways you can build valuable skills, to help you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.
Types of job and skills by profession
Curious about the world of work? Learn about different types of job and the skills needed to succeed in each profession with case studies and more from LifeSkills.
Bridging the gap between education and work
Research shows businesses aren’t doing enough to give young people the skills they need to succeed. Could you or your businesses help LifeSkills change this? Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey explains more.