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Linking subject options to career possibilities
Pupils may decide to link their option choices to possible careers though many young people are undecided at this stage about what they want to do after school.
Where can subjects choices lead?
There are many routes and pathways to individual careers. Subject choices are the starting point.
Very few careers depend on knowledge of only one subject. Most need a broad range of knowledge and skills from several subject areas.
However, skills, techniques or knowledge gained from certain subjects are a useful foundation.
How important are individual subject choices?
Individual subject choices are like stepping stones. They join together to form a career pathway.
Every aspect of each subjects points towards a variety of career options.
These are just a few suggestions to show how one aspect of a particular subject can lead to a range of job opportunities
Languages
skill: ability to speak, read and write another language
career possibilities: diplomat, secretary, travel agent, (or the possibility to live and work in another country)
Art
technique: working with materials
career possibilities: artist, joiner, potter, jeweller, designer
Design and Technology
skill: using equipment
career possibilities: photographer, computer programmer, engineer, technician
Art & Design
skill: creative imagination and ability
career possibilities: architect, designer, beautician, window dresser
Business Studies
knowledge: how businesses work
career possibilities: manager, shopkeeper, sales representative
Economics
knowledge: finance
career possibilities: accountant, bank manager, clerk
Computer Studies
skill/technique: working with computers and developing computer skills
career possibilities: software engineer, designer/programmer, typist, receptionist
Geography
knowledge: the environment
career possibilities: farmer, ecologist, countryside warden, town and country planner
History
knowledge: the past
career possibilities: museum assistant, tourist guide, antique dealer, teacher
RE
technique: comparing values and beliefs
career possibilities: social worker, welfare officer, minister, youth worker
Performing Arts
skill: performing
career possibilities: actor, dancer, musician, teacher
Physical Education
skill: in a variety of sports
career possibilities: fitness instructor, sports teacher, youth worker, leisure centre assistant
Science
knowledge: physics
career possibilities: technician, engineer, mechanic, electrician
knowledge: chemistry
career possibilities: lab assistant, pharmacist, health officer, brewer
knowledge: biology
career possibilities: doctor, dentist, nurse, vet
English
skill: writing
career possibilities: journalist, clerical worker, civil servant, secretary
Maths
skill: estimating and measuring
career possibilities: builder, painter & decorator, gardener, surveyor
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