What is a Careers guidance interview?
A careers guidance interview is an impartial one to one meeting between yourself and the Careers Adviser. It is not like a job interview, so you can’t get anything wrong! It is all about YOU and your FUTURE. The aim of the guidance interview is to help you think about your future career choices based on your interests, skills and qualifications. It will help you make decisions about what pathway to take after school. Do you need to go to college, gain an apprenticeship or go to university? It will also give you information about your chosen careers and where you can find out more.
Questions
The Careers Adviser will need to ask you lots of questions, so that they can get a clear picture of the best way they can help you. They may question your answers, challenge your ideas, but this is to help you improve your career planning skills. The Careers Adviser can help you whatever stage you are at with your planning, so no need to worry if you don’t know what you want to do.
How long will it last?
The interview can last between 30 – 45 minutes. It will take place in a quiet, confidential space – so you won’t get interrupted. The Adviser will make notes and afterwards write you an Action Plan
