How do GCSE subjects link to careers?
If you are:
Active – think about – PE, Leisure & Tourism, Travel & Tourism, Engineering, Construction
Creative – think about - Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Photography, Fashion & Textiles, Food Technology, English.
Interested in How things Work – think about – Sciences, Geography, History, Maths, Engineering, Design Technology
Interested in People – think about - Health & Social Care, Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, History, English, Geography, Languages, RE, Travel & Tourism.
Organised and Enterprising – Business Studies, ICT, Psychology, Retail, History.
Practical – think about – Design Technology, Engineering, Child Development, Construction, Art, Fashion & Textiles
Art
Design Careers including - Interior, Product, Computer Games, Fashion or Jewellery Design
Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy
Teaching
Advertising
Photography
Business Studies/ICT
Careers in ICT & Computing
Retail
Finance
Office Work/Administration
Self Employment
Design Technology
Engineering
Mechanic
Product Design
Construction
Surveying
Mending and making things
Drama/Dance/Music
Teaching
Performing
Theatre Technician
Arts Administration
English
Careers where you’re advising people and giving information, including – Librarian, Benefits Adviser, Sales, Retail, Law
Careers involving writing, including – Editor, Publishing, Advertising and Marketing
Teaching
Geography and Travel and Tourism
Health and Social Care and Sociology
History
Museum work
Teaching
Journalism
Archaeology
Legal Careers
Maths
Engineering
Accountancy
Finance
Pilot
Computer Games Designer
Construction Work
Surveying
Media Studies
Public Relations
Events Organiser
Journalist
Advertising
Marketing
Performing
Film Technician
Photographer
Modern Foreign Languages
Careers in the travel industry including Cabin Crew, Resort Representative and hotel work
Office Work
Finance
Business
Translator
Teaching
Legal Careers
PE
Armed Forces
Personal Trainer
Sports Person
Coach
Sports Development
Officer
Teacher
Sports Journalist
Leisure Centre Assistant
RE
Religious leader
Careers helping people with social problems including Social Worker, Welfare Rights Adviser, Prison Officer
Science - Biology Chemistry Physics
Health related careers including Nursing, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Doctor, Dentist, Midwife, Paramedic, Operating Department Technician and Pharmacist
Careers related to animals and the environment, including Conservation,
Farming, Gardening, Vet, Veterinary Nursing, Pet Shop Assistant, Kennel Worker, Groom
Engineering
Teaching
Laboratory Technician
Forensic Scientist
Research Scientist
Mechanic