var textForPages =["What\u2019s next?\u000d\u000aReed.com\u000d\u000aA guide to starting your career\u000d\u000a2022\u000d\u000aIn association with:","Contents\u000d\u000aIntroductions\u000d\u000aAn introduction from James Reed\u000d\u000aAn introduction from Gavin Beart\u000d\u000aWhat choices do I have?\u000d\u000aApprenticeships\u000d\u000aTraineeships\u000d\u000aVolunteering\u000d\u000aHigher education\u000d\u000aStraight into work\u000d\u000aCareers in\u000d\u000a\u0009 Scientific\u000d\u000aTechnology\u000d\u000aEngineering and manufacturing\u000d\u000a\u0009 Accountancy and finance\u000d\u000aGreen / renewable energy\u000d\u000a Business support and administration\u000d\u000aCare\u000d\u000aEducation\u000d\u000aFurther education\u000d\u000aHealth\u000d\u000aHospitality and leisure\u000d\u000aHuman resources\u000d\u000a\u0009 Insurance and financial services\u000d\u000aLegal\u000d\u000aMarketing, creative and PR\u000d\u000aSecurity cleared jobs\u000d\u000aProcurement and supply chain\u000d\u000aProperty and construction\u000d\u000aSales\u000d\u000aWhat can you get from this guide?\u000d\u000a Ready to kick-start your \u000d\u000acareer journey?\u000d\u000aAbout Reed\u000d\u000aAbout Reed Courses","An introduction \u000d\u000afrom James Reed\u000d\u000aHello and a very warm welcome \u000d\u000afrom all of us here at Reed. \u000d\u000aYour working life lies ahead of you. And right \u000d\u000anow, your future is like a wide-open country. \u000d\u000aThe choices you make now will begin to shape \u000d\u000athe start of your journey into that country. \u000d\u000aMy hope is that this guide, the first component\u000d\u000aof the Gateway to work programme, will help \u000d\u000ayou. What are the possibilities? What are my \u000d\u000aoptions? And which path will be most enjoyable \u000d\u000aand rewarding for me? These are the questions \u000d\u000ayou should be asking yourself as you prepare to \u000d\u000astart your working life.\u000d\u000aBut first, I should introduce myself. My name\u000d\u000ais James Reed. I am the boss of the Reed \u000d\u000aRecruitment Group. My father, Sir Alec Reed \u000d\u000aCBE, started our family-run recruitment \u000d\u000acompany back in 1960. He opened our first\u000d\u000aoffice in Hounslow, West London with just \u00a375.\u000d\u000aIn the years since then, we have grown the \u000d\u000abusiness and Reed is now one of the world\u2019s \u000d\u000aleading recruitment companies. What do we \u000d\u000ado? Well simply, we help people find jobs and\u000d\u000awe help companies find people. Our company\u2019s\u000d\u000apurpose is \u2018improving lives through work\u2019.\u000d\u000aWe have a motto at Reed: \u2018Love Mondays\u2019. I \u000d\u000abelieve passionately that everyone should look \u000d\u000aforward to work on a Monday morning. Much of \u000d\u000ayour life will be spent working. So, you should \u000d\u000alook for a job that you love, and you shouldn\u2019t \u000d\u000astop looking until you find it.\u000d\u000aThis guide will give you the latest information \u000d\u000aabout jobs. What types of starter jobs are out \u000d\u000athere? And what will I be paid both now and \u000d\u000alater in my career?\u000d\u000aWhatever your career aspirations are, there \u000d\u000ashouldn\u2019t be any limitations. You have the \u000d\u000apower to create a meaningful, successful, and \u000d\u000ahappy career for yourself. Whether you choose \u000d\u000athe exciting, dynamic world of technology, join \u000d\u000athe rewarding and life-saving health and care \u000d\u000asector, or work in green energy to help save the \u000d\u000aplanet, your contribution will be important. \u000d\u000aWhat you must remember is that your future is \u000d\u000ain your hands. \u000d\u000aI would like to wish you the very best of luck in \u000d\u000awhatever you choose to do next.\u000d\u000aWith good wishes,\u000d\u000aJames Reed, \u000d\u000aChairman and Chief Executive\u000d\u000aReed ","Do you stay in education? Go out into the world \u000d\u000aof work? Or perhaps look at an apprenticeship\u000d\u000aor volunteering? So many questions, but don\u2019t \u000d\u000aworry, choosing a career is an exciting time. \u000d\u000aConsider it the start of a new adventure.\u000d\u000aAs you get closerto finishing education, youwill be\u000d\u000afaced with many options. It\u2019s completely normal to \u000d\u000anot know what job you want to do, and even if you \u000d\u000ado know now, you can always change your mind. \u000d\u000aBut to help you decide, you need to really dig deep \u000d\u000aand think about what you enjoy doing. \u000d\u000aWhichever route you decide, it\u2019s important to \u000d\u000aknow as much as you can about what kind of \u000d\u000awork you can expect to do and the qualifications\u000d\u000ayou may need to get there. \u000d\u000aWe have put this guide together as part of \u000d\u000aour soon to be launched Gateway to work \u000d\u000aprogramme to give you a helping hand. There\u2019s \u000d\u000ainformation about the options available to you \u000d\u000aafter you finish school and study, the different\u000d\u000aareas of work you can go into, what your day-to\u0002day job could look like, the salary you can expect \u000d\u000awhen you start, and how much you can expect \u000d\u000ato earn later in your career. \u000d\u000aDon\u2019t worry if you come across a term that you \u000d\u000aare not familiar with. Some words or phrases will \u000d\u000ahave a question mark next to them. If you are \u000d\u000aunsure on the meaning, click on the question \u000d\u000amark and it will bring up the definition.\u000d\u000aBefore you know it, your time at \u000d\u000asecondary school and further \u000d\u000aeducation will be over and you will \u000d\u000aneed to decide on your next step.\u000d\u000aAn introduction \u000d\u000afrom Gavin Beart \u000d\u000aHere are some \u000d\u000aquestions you could \u000d\u000aask yourself to help you \u000d\u000adecide what career is \u000d\u000abest for you.\u000d\u000aI would like to take this time to wish you the \u000d\u000abest of luck in your future career. You have \u000d\u000aso many opportunities available to you, and I \u000d\u000ahave no doubt that you will become successful \u000d\u000ain whatever you choose to do. Whether you \u000d\u000achoose a career in construction, engineering, \u000d\u000ateaching, creative design, accountancy, \u000d\u000aor recruitment (I can recommend this as a \u000d\u000afantastic career option!) you just need the right \u000d\u000amotivation and attitude. \u000d\u000aYou will spend so much of your life working, but \u000d\u000aif you have a career that you love doing, you will \u000d\u000anever \u2018work\u2019 a day in your life. \u000d\u000aAll the best for the future,\u000d\u000aGavin Beart, \u000d\u000aDivisional Managing Director\u000d\u000aReed - Education\u000d\u000aContents","What choices do I have?\u000d\u000aWhat can \u000d\u000aI\u00a0do\u00a0when I \u000d\u000ahave finished \u000d\u000amy GCSEs?\u000d\u000aWhat can I \u000d\u000ado when I have \u000d\u000afinished my \u000d\u000aA-Levels/BTEC? \u000d\u000aThere are many career options you can choose from, and which one \u000d\u000ayou choose should depend on what you want from your future career. \u000d\u000aHere are the options that \u000d\u000aare available to you now. \u000d\u000aUse our guidance to help \u000d\u000ayou make an informed \u000d\u000adecision on what to do \u000d\u000aafter you have finished\u000d\u000ayour GCSEs, A-Levels, \u000d\u000aT-Levels, or BTEC.","What is an apprenticeship?\u000d\u000aWhat types of apprenticeships are there?\u000d\u000aApprenticeships\u000d\u000aAs soon as you reach 16 and leave full-time education, you \u000d\u000acan get an apprenticeship. \u000d\u000aAn apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn and gain skills \u000d\u000aas you go. As an apprentice, you will spend at least 20% of \u000d\u000ayour working hours doing classroom-based learning, usually at \u000d\u000aa college or university. \u000d\u000aWhen you have completed the classroom-based learning, you \u000d\u000awill be given a formal qualification allowing you to progress in\u000d\u000ayour chosen career and earn more money as you gain more \u000d\u000aexperience.\u000d\u000aApprenticeships are great if you want to get out into the world \u000d\u000aof work and start earning straight away. They offer you a \u000d\u000ahands-on approach to developing your skills and knowledge.\u000d\u000aAn apprenticeship \u000d\u000atypically takes between\u000d\u000aone and \u000d\u000asix years to \u000d\u000acomplete. \u000d\u000aApprenticeships come in \u000d\u000amany shapes and sizes. \u000d\u000aSome of the most popular \u000d\u000aapprenticeships are:\u000d\u000aContents","Apprenticeships are available at different levels - each come with individual \u000d\u000arequirements and will give you different qualifications. \u000d\u000aClick below to find out more about each level.\u000d\u000aIf you are ready to apply \u000d\u000afor an apprenticeship or \u000d\u000awant to see the array of \u000d\u000asubjects on offer, you can \u000d\u000asearch for one here on \u000d\u000athe government website.\u000d\u000aIf you answer \u2018yes\u2019 to the majority of the questions below, \u000d\u000athen an apprenticeship may a good fit for you:\u000d\u000aIs an apprenticeship right for me? \u000d\u000aIntermediate \u000d\u000a(level 2)\u000d\u000aDegree \u000d\u000a(levels 5 \u2013 7)\u000d\u000aAdvanced \u000d\u000a(level 3)\u000d\u000aHigher \u000d\u000a(level 4 & above)\u000d\u000aDo you know what career you want \u000d\u000ato pursue already?\u000d\u000aAre you fed up with learning full-time \u000d\u000ain a classroom?\u000d\u000aDo you want to start earning money \u000d\u000astraight away?\u000d\u000aAre you ready to join the world of work?\u000d\u000aAre you happy to work and \u000d\u000astudy at the same time? ","What is a traineeship?\u000d\u000aWhat types of traineeships are there?\u000d\u000aTraineeships\u000d\u000aIf you are aged between 16 and 24, you can apply for a traineeship. \u000d\u000aA traineeship is a work experience placement that helps you \u000d\u000adevelop skills within your chosen industry. The purpose of a \u000d\u000atraineeship is to give you work experience and prepare you for a job \u000d\u000aor an apprenticeship. \u000d\u000aYou won\u2019t get paid to do a traineeship, but some companies may give you \u000d\u000amoney towards travel and meals. \u000d\u000aDuring your traineeship, you will be given advice on how to write a CV, help with developing the \u000d\u000askills you need for the job you want, help with applying for a job, and support with digital skills.\u000d\u000aSo, if you feel like you want to gain some more experience before committing to a full \u000d\u000auniversity degree or apprenticeship, or you want to get a taster for what a job could be like \u2013 \u000d\u000athen a traineeship is the perfect option.\u000d\u000aThere are many \u000d\u000adifferent industries \u000d\u000aand careers that offer \u000d\u000atraineeships. Here \u000d\u000aare a few examples of \u000d\u000atraineeships you can do: \u000d\u000aTraineeships include \u000d\u000aa minimum of 70 hours\u000d\u000aof work experience and \u000d\u000acan last from \u000d\u000asix weeks to \u000d\u000aa year. \u000d\u000aContents","If you are ready to \u000d\u000aapply for a traineeship \u000d\u000aor want to see the \u000d\u000aarray of subjects on \u000d\u000aoffer, you can search \u000d\u000afor one here on the \u000d\u000agovernment website.\u000d\u000aIf you answer \u2018yes\u2019 to most of the following questions, \u000d\u000athen a traineeship may be the perfect match for you:\u000d\u000aIs a traineeship right for me? \u000d\u000aAre you unsure what industry you want to \u000d\u000awork in?\u000d\u000aDo you want to gain some more skills \u000d\u000abefore you apply for a full-time job or \u000d\u000aapprenticeship?\u000d\u000aAre you looking for an apprenticeship, \u000d\u000abut they want you to have some work \u000d\u000aexperience first?","What is volunteering?\u000d\u000aWhat types of volunteering can I do?\u000d\u000aVolunteering\u000d\u000aVolunteering involves giving your time up to help others, \u000d\u000ait\u2019s unpaid, and can include anything from making a regular \u000d\u000acommitment to work with a charity or community group, \u000d\u000ato reading to children in your local school. You could apply \u000d\u000afor a long-term volunteering project or a short one, and they \u000d\u000acan either be structured and organised like a job or more casual \u000d\u000avolunteer work. \u000d\u000aPretty much anyone can do volunteer work, but if you\u2019re under 18, there \u000d\u000amay be some limits to what you can do. You will not be able to volunteer full-time as you will \u000d\u000aneed to stay in some form of education until you are 18, but if you are 16 or 17, you can find\u000d\u000avolunteering work through the National Citizen Service. \u000d\u000aVolunteer work looks great on job applications as businesses will see that you are passionate, \u000d\u000ahardworking, and committed - and you are more likely to get a job than someone who has not \u000d\u000adone any volunteering!\u000d\u000aThere are many \u000d\u000avolunteering opportunities \u000d\u000aacross a wide range of \u000d\u000ainterests and activities, \u000d\u000asome of them include:\u000d\u000aVolunteering is a great \u000d\u000away to meet new people, \u000d\u000again skills, use existing skills, \u000d\u000aget experience, and \u000d\u000agive something \u000d\u000aback to the \u000d\u000acommunity. \u000d\u000aContents","If you would like \u000d\u000ato explore the \u000d\u000avolunteering \u000d\u000aopportunities in \u000d\u000ayour area, take a \u000d\u000alook here.\u000d\u000aIf you answer \u2018yes\u2019 to most of the following questions, \u000d\u000athen volunteering may be an excellent choice for you:\u000d\u000aIs volunteering right for me?\u000d\u000aAre you passionate about helping people?\u000d\u000aAre you happy to not get paid for the work \u000d\u000ayou do, but make a difference instead?\u000d\u000aDo you want to meet new people?\u000d\u000aDo you want to gain more experience \u000d\u000abefore you apply for a job?","What jobs require higher education qualifications?\u000d\u000aHigher education\u000d\u000aFurther education and higher education can sometimes \u000d\u000aget confused. Further education is the path you take \u000d\u000aafter your GCSEs, such as A-Levels or a college \u000d\u000acourse. Higher education is anything beyond that, \u000d\u000atypically at degree level at a university. \u000d\u000aIf you are planning to go to university, you should take \u000d\u000asome time to think about what career you want after you \u000d\u000afinish as this can dictatewhat subject you study. For example,\u000d\u000aif you want to be a doctor, you will need a degree in medicine. \u000d\u000aYou may know that you want to go to university but are unsure of \u000d\u000athe career you want \u2013 if this is the case, don\u2019t worry. Having a degree, \u000d\u000aregardless of the subject, can help you develop skills and qualities that employers value, such \u000d\u000aas problem solving, organisation, and written and verbal communication skills.\u000d\u000aThe cost of higher education varies depending on where you study, what you study, and the \u000d\u000alength of the course. However, there is a wide range of financial support available. You can\u000d\u000afind out more about student finance here.\u000d\u000aThere are some careers \u000d\u000athat will require you \u000d\u000ato have specialist \u000d\u000aknowledge which can \u000d\u000aonly be gained through \u000d\u000acompleting a degree, \u000d\u000aor equivalent higher \u000d\u000aeducation course, such \u000d\u000aas a higher or degree \u000d\u000alevel apprenticeship. \u000d\u000aSome of the most \u000d\u000acommon jobs that \u000d\u000arequire higher education \u000d\u000aqualifications are: \u000d\u000aUniversity is a great \u000d\u000away to gain independence, \u000d\u000alearn vital life skills, and \u000d\u000acontinue to \u000d\u000astudy a subject \u000d\u000athat you love in depth. \u000d\u000aContents","If you are ready to \u000d\u000aapply for a higher \u000d\u000aeducation qualification \u000d\u000aor want to see the array \u000d\u000aof subjects on offer, you \u000d\u000acan search for one on \u000d\u000athe UCAS website here. \u000d\u000aIf you answer \u2018yes\u2019 to the majority of the following questions, \u000d\u000athen higher education may be an ideal match for you:\u000d\u000aIs higher education right for me?\u000d\u000aDoes the career you want require a degree?\u000d\u000aAre you excited about the idea of going \u000d\u000ato university?\u000d\u000aDo you want to gain some \u000d\u000aindependence but remain in education?\u000d\u000aAre you passionate about a particular \u000d\u000asubject and want to learn everything \u000d\u000athere is to know about it?\u000d\u000aDo you not feel completely ready for the \u000d\u000aworld of work yet?","Straight into work \u000d\u000aOnce you turn 18 years old and have finished your\u000d\u000acompulsory education, you may decide that the \u000d\u000aworld of work is the place you want to be. Not only \u000d\u000awill you be able to start earning money right away, \u000d\u000abut you can also start building up experience \u000d\u000aof the workplace. There are many jobs that you \u000d\u000acan do straight after finishing school. Under each\u000d\u000aindustry in this guide we have picked out a \u000d\u000afew entry-level jobs ? that you could do.\u000d\u000aStarting work straight away does not necessarily close \u000d\u000athe doors to education \u2013 many companies offer training and \u000d\u000adevelopment opportunities as a benefit of working for them.\u000d\u000aUltimately, everyone will end up in the same place \u2013 looking for a job. It is just a matter of deciding \u000d\u000awhen you want that to happen \u2013 now, or after some more training, experience or studying?\u000d\u000aAre you \u000d\u000aready to join \u000d\u000athe world of \u000d\u000awork? \u000d\u000aWhat type of jobs can I get straight after school?\u000d\u000aThis guide will take you \u000d\u000athrough some entry\u0002level jobs you can do \u000d\u000astraight after education \u000d\u000ain more detail. Some of \u000d\u000athese include:\u000d\u000aContents","If you are ready to \u000d\u000aapply for a job now, \u000d\u000ahave a look through \u000d\u000athe entry-level jobs \u000d\u000ain this guide, or you \u000d\u000acan search for one on \u000d\u000aReed.co.uk here. \u000d\u000aIf you answer \u2018yes\u2019 to all or some of the following questions, then \u000d\u000agoing straight into work may be the right decision for you:\u000d\u000aIs going straight into work right for me?\u000d\u000aDo you want to start earning \u000d\u000amoney straight away?\u000d\u000aAre you tired of classroom\u0002based learning?\u000d\u000aDoes your dream job not \u000d\u000arequire a degree? \u000d\u000aAre you ready to start your \u000d\u000aworking life? \u000d\u000aDo you want to gain valuable \u000d\u000aworkplace skills now?","Careers in scientific \u000d\u000aWorking in the scientific sector is an exciting career choice. \u000d\u000aYou could be finding cures to illnesses, helping to improve \u000d\u000aor save lives, or making groundbreaking discoveries - your \u000d\u000aname could even go down in history! \u000d\u000aAs a scientist you may work in research and development to \u000d\u000acreate new products such as medicines, cleaning products \u000d\u000aor building materials, you could work in a laboratory \u000d\u000aanalysing samples, or even monitoring the environment.\u000d\u000aIf you have an inquisitive mind, enjoy finding solutions to \u000d\u000aproblems and answers to questions, and have a love of \u000d\u000ascience, then this could be a great career choice for you. \u000d\u000aSTEM RECRUITER\u000d\u000aST E M RECRUITER\u000d\u000aContents","Depending on the setting you are working in, the duties of a junior laboratory technician \u000d\u000acan vary. Without a degree in a related scientific subject, your role won\u2019t directly involve \u000d\u000aany research work, but you will support a team of scientists and senior laboratory \u000d\u000atechnicians with maintaining records, making sure the lab is clean and safe, preparing \u000d\u000amaterials and equipment for testing, and assisting with analysis and data entry.\u000d\u000aJoining a science club in school, or showing you have hobbies and interests related to science, will \u000d\u000ahelp to show employers you are the right person for the job.\u000d\u000aA minimum of five GCSEs (grades 9-4), or equivalent,\u000d\u000aincluding English, maths, and science.\u000d\u000aYou will also need either:\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science\u000d\u000a\u2022 Chemistry, physics, or biology A-Level \u000d\u000a\u2022 T-Level in science\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aJunior laboratory technician\u000d\u000aWhat scientific jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a318,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a322,000\u000d\u000aper year","Career progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a328,000 \u2013 \u00a335,000 per year\u000d\u000aLaboratory team leader \u000d\u000aYou will now be responsible for training new \u000d\u000astaff, dealing with issues that may arise, and \u000d\u000amay help plan and prioritise projects.\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000 \u2013 \u00a325,000 per year\u000d\u000aLaboratory technician \u000d\u000aAfter some experience, you could become a \u000d\u000alaboratory technician and be responsible for \u000d\u000amaking sure the lab is safe and runs effectively. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and \u000d\u000asalaries in the scientific \u000d\u000asector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs you \u000d\u000acould do in your scientific career and how much you can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aSynthetic organic \u000d\u000achemist \u000d\u000aMicrobiologist\u000d\u000aSenior scientist\u000d\u000a\u00a331,750\u000d\u000aMaterial scientist/\u000d\u000ametallurgist\u000d\u000a\u00a328,500\u000d\u000aNutritionist\u000d\u000a\u00a327,625\u000d\u000a\u00a321,625\u000d\u000a\u00a341,750\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an \u000d\u000aonline platform that gives \u000d\u000ayou access to over 70,000 \u000d\u000acourses in 959 subjects. If \u000d\u000ayou are looking to find out a \u000d\u000abit more about the scientific \u000d\u000asector, here is a great starter \u000d\u000acourse you could do to \u000d\u000adevelop your knowledge. ","Careers in technology \u000d\u000aThe technology sector is one of the most exciting and \u000d\u000afastest-growing industries there is, and companies are \u000d\u000aalways looking for people with excellent IT skills. \u000d\u000aWhether you are building websites or apps, fighting cyber \u000d\u000acrime, helping people with technical issues, or programming \u000d\u000asoftware, technology companies often have a fun work \u000d\u000aenvironment, and you will have the opportunity to make an \u000d\u000aimpact with the work you do.\u000d\u000aIf you are looking for a career that values innovation and \u000d\u000acreativity, and you like the idea of working for a company \u000d\u000athat is transforming the world we live in, technology is an \u000d\u000aexcellent choice.\u000d\u000aPlay video\u000d\u000aSTEM RECRUITER\u000d\u000aST E M RECRUITER\u000d\u000aContents","You will be helping customers or other members of staff record and solve technical \u000d\u000aissues. As well as working in a team with other IT support workers, solving issues with \u000d\u000adesktops, laptops and mobile phones, on top of fixing software issues. \u000d\u000aTo work in the role you will require a passion and enthusiasm for tech, good organisational skills, and \u000d\u000astrong communication skills. \u000d\u000aYou will need either:\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 3 qualification in computing\u000d\u000a\u2022 CompTIA (online learning platform) qualification\u000d\u000a\u2022 IT A-Level\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a318,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a326,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aIT support\u000d\u000aWhat tech jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a335,000 - \u00a345,000 per year\u000d\u000aTeam leader \u000d\u000aAfter six years\u2019 experience in the tech world, you may want \u000d\u000ato go on to manage a team of IT support workers. \u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aSenior IT support \u000d\u000aAs you gain more experience, you could take on more \u000d\u000aresponsibility, and work on more challenging technical issues.","As part of this job you will work with exciting technologies, including creating and \u000d\u000adeveloping websites, mobile apps, and wearable technology such as virtual reality (VR) \u000d\u000aheadsets. The role involves working with a team of developers, but you also need to be \u000d\u000aable to work comfortably on your own.\u000d\u000aTo succeed in the job, you should have a strong interest in technology, a professional attitude to work, \u000d\u000abe willing to continue learning new technologies, and do research to make sure you are staying up to \u000d\u000adate with the latest tech. \u000d\u000aFour or five GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English, maths,\u000d\u000aand computing, or equivalent. \u000d\u000aYou will also need one of these additional qualifications:\u000d\u000a\u2022 One or two A-Levels, or equivalent\u000d\u000a\u2022 Higher National Certificate\u000d\u000a\u2022 Higher National Diploma \u000d\u000aJunior applications developer \u000d\u000aAverage starting salary\u000d\u000a\u00a315,000\u000d\u000afor the first three months, then\u000d\u000a\u00a318,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a360,000\u000d\u000a\u00a3100,000\u000d\u000a\u00a380,000\u000d\u000aWhat tech jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a355,000 - \u00a375,000 per year\u000d\u000a(\u00a380,000 - \u00a390,000 in London)\u000d\u000aSenior developer \u000d\u000aSenior developers are experts in app and website development \u000d\u000aand may help manage projects or junior developers.\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 - \u00a340,000 per year\u000d\u000aMid-level developer \u000d\u000aAfter a few years in the job, you could progress to be a \u000d\u000amid-level developer, where you have now gained enough \u000d\u000aexperience and skills to write your own code and come up \u000d\u000awith solutions without the need for support. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and \u000d\u000asalaries in the technology \u000d\u000asector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your tech career and how much you can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aCloud engineer\u000d\u000aMobile developer\u000d\u000aProject manager\u000d\u000a\u00a363,900\u000d\u000aData scientist\u000d\u000a\u00a336,300\u000d\u000aSecurity architect \u000d\u000a\u00a373,600\u000d\u000a\u00a355,800\u000d\u000a\u00a361,600\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an \u000d\u000aonline platform that gives \u000d\u000ayou access to over 70,000 \u000d\u000acourses in 959 subjects. 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Almost everything man-made \u000d\u000ahas had input from engineers and manufacturers. \u000d\u000aSo, whether you want to reduce the use of fossil fuels, keep people \u000d\u000asupplied with fresh water, build and design bridges, or just make your \u000d\u000afavourite car go even faster, there are many areas of engineering and \u000d\u000amanufacturing you could go into. \u000d\u000aSTEM RECRUITER\u000d\u000aST E M RECRUITER\u000d\u000aWhat is \u000d\u000aengineering?\u000d\u000aWhat is \u000d\u000amanufacturing?\u000d\u000aContents","Production operatives work in a factory putting together goods that are later sold to \u000d\u000acustomers. You could be putting together parts of a vehicle, making electrical goods or \u000d\u000afurniture, or packaging food items.\u000d\u000aYou will need a minimum of five GCSEs (grades 9-4), or\u000d\u000aequivalent, including English, maths, and science. A GCSE in \u000d\u000aengineering and manufacturing would also go a long way to \u000d\u000ahelping you secure your first job.\u000d\u000aIf you work with metals, some businesses may also want you \u000d\u000ato have GCSEs in applied business, IT, and applied science. \u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aProduction operative \u000d\u000aWhat engineering/manufacturing jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000aup to \u00a320,000\u000d\u000aper year","Career progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aProduction supervisor \u000d\u000aYou will look after the day-to-day management \u000d\u000aof employees, including coaching and training. \u000d\u000aAssigning your team their responsibilities, preparing \u000d\u000aschedules and identifying ways to increase profit ?\u000d\u000a\u00a326,000 per year\u000d\u000aSenior production operative \u000d\u000aIn addition to your normal duties, you will support other \u000d\u000aoperatives on your production line and do health and safety, \u000d\u000aand quality checks to make sure the items are high quality. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and salaries \u000d\u000ain the engineering/manufacturing \u000d\u000asector in 2022:\u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs you \u000d\u000acould do in your engineering/manufacturing career and how much you \u000d\u000acan earn in a year.\u000d\u000aElectrical engineer \u000d\u000aEngineering/technical \u000d\u000adirector \u000d\u000aDesign manager \u000d\u000a\u00a338,900\u000d\u000aMaintenance \u000d\u000aengineer \u000d\u000a\u00a337,000\u000d\u000aProject manager \u000d\u000a\u00a350,400\u000d\u000a\u00a383,900\u000d\u000a\u00a344,300\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. 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","Careers in accountancy \u000d\u000aand finance\u000d\u000aIf you are good with numbers and enjoy problem solving, \u000d\u000athen a career in accountancy or finance is a great option. \u000d\u000aThere are many exciting roles within accountancy and \u000d\u000afinance that you can choose from \u2013 you could be an \u000d\u000aaccountant, a stock broker, a financial analyst, or financial \u000d\u000aadvisor, and ultimately the work you do will help shape and \u000d\u000agrow the businesses of the future.\u000d\u000aWhatever you choose, the common theme is you will be \u000d\u000aworking with numbers and giving businesses or people \u000d\u000aadvice on how to spend, save, and make more money.\u000d\u000aSTEM RECRUITER\u000d\u000aST E M RECRUITER\u000d\u000aContents","A payroll assistant makes sure staff members are paid correctly and on time. You\u2019ll be \u000d\u000aworking with large sums of money on a daily basis and working to tight deadlines to \u000d\u000amake sure everyone gets exactly the right amount, at the right time.\u000d\u000aSome of the typical duties include calculating the hours that staff members have worked, calculating \u000d\u000ahow much tax ? is taken off and if any extra money is due from salary increases or bonuses.\u000d\u000aYou will need to be good with numbers, have good computer skills, and excellent attention to detail.\u000d\u000aYou will need:\u000d\u000a\u2022\u0009 At least five GCSEs, or equivalent, including\u000d\u000aEnglish and maths at grades 9-4 \u000d\u000a\u2022 An A-Level in accounting or business studies \u000d\u000awould improve your chances of a successful job \u000d\u000aapplication, but is not a requirement \u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aPayroll assistant\u000d\u000aWhat accountancy and finance jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000\u000d\u000aper year","Career progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000 per year\u000d\u000aPayroll manager \u000d\u000aAs a manager you would be responsible for the payroll \u000d\u000ateam. You will manage and train them, create policies \u000d\u000aand processes, and make sure all regulations are met.\u000d\u000a\u00a335,000 per year\u000d\u000aPayroll advisor/officer \u000d\u000aYour main job will be similar, but you will be expected to take on \u000d\u000aextra responsibilities and give advice to junior members of staff. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and salaries \u000d\u000ain the accountancy and finance \u000d\u000asector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs you \u000d\u000acould do in your accountancy and finance career and how much you can \u000d\u000aearn in a year.\u000d\u000aFinance business \u000d\u000apartner \u000d\u000aChief financial \u000d\u000aofficer \u000d\u000aFinancial \u000d\u000aanalyst \u000d\u000a\u00a351,800\u000d\u000aBookkeeper\u000d\u000a\u00a326,400\u000d\u000aCredit control \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000a\u00a335,000\u000d\u000a\u00a3117,900\u000d\u000a\u00a345,400\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an \u000d\u000aonline platform that gives you \u000d\u000aaccess to over 70,000 courses \u000d\u000ain 959 subjects. 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Whatever area you choose, you \u000d\u000awill be working towards creating a better future for everyone. \u000d\u000aYou could work outdoors on land or at sea, in an office setting, or in a \u000d\u000alaboratory. 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Your day-to-day job could \u000d\u000ainclude researching and designing new sites, managing \u000d\u000ateams of technicians, selecting what equipment to use, \u000d\u000acarrying out experiments, and ensuring that you meet \u000d\u000aenvironmental standards, such as carbon reduction. \u000d\u000aStarting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000aExperienced engineer \u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aHow to get into this role:\u000d\u000aRenewable energy engineer \u000d\u000aApprenticeship University \u000d\u000adegree\u000d\u000aWind turbine technicians repair and maintain wind turbines, \u000d\u000aeither on land or at sea. You will likely be working outside \u000d\u000ain remote locations, and often high up, so if you run away \u000d\u000afrom rollercoasters and hate heights, this may not be a \u000d\u000agood career choice for you! Your day-to-day job could \u000d\u000ainclude installing wind turbines, testing equipment, doing \u000d\u000amaintenance work, filling in safety reports, and fitting\u000d\u000aelectrical and hydraulic equipment. \u000d\u000aAs many older wind turbines are going to need replacing \u000d\u000aover the next 10 years, there will be many opportunities for \u000d\u000ayou in this role (if you have the right qualifications).\u000d\u000aStarting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a323,000\u000d\u000aExperienced technician \u000d\u000a\u00a342,000\u000d\u000aHow to get into this role:\u000d\u000aWind turbine technician \u000d\u000aApprenticeship University \u000d\u000adegree\u000d\u000aCollege","Careers in business support \u000d\u000aand administration\u000d\u000aThe business support and admin ? industry has changed a lot \u000d\u000aover the past few years. 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Whether that\u2019s answering queries via email, on the phone, or \u000d\u000aon the shop floor, they are generally the first point of contact for customers looking for \u000d\u000ahelp or information. They may also deal with any customer complaints.\u000d\u000aUnsurprisingly, you will need to have excellent customer service skills, be confident speaking to large\u000d\u000avolumes of people on a daily basis, be patient, and have good communication skills.\u000d\u000aYou will need a minimum of grade 9-4 in \u000d\u000aGCSE English and maths, or equivalent. 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","Call centre advisors are similar to customer service advisors, but you will generally \u000d\u000abe working in a call centre environment answering customer enquiries on the phone. \u000d\u000aDepending on the sector you work in, you may deal with customer orders, credit and \u000d\u000adebit card payments, complaints, technical issues, and general queries.\u000d\u000aYou will need a good grasp of technology, be able to communicate clearly with large numbers of \u000d\u000acustomers, have a positive attitude, and be able to work well in a team. \u000d\u000aYou don\u2019t need any formal qualifications, but some\u000d\u000acompanies may expect a minimum of a grade 9-4 \u000d\u000ain GCSE English and maths, or equivalent. \u000d\u000aCall centre advisor \u000d\u000aAverage starting salary\u000d\u000a\u00a318,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aWhat business support and admin jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a324,000 per year\u000d\u000aTeam leader \u000d\u000aYou will be responsible for other team members, deal \u000d\u000awith their queries and be the first point of escalation if a\u000d\u000acustomer is still not satisfied with their service or product.\u000d\u000a\u00a332,000 per year\u000d\u000aManager \u000d\u000aYou will manage the team and make sure \u000d\u000athey are doing their jobs effectively. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and \u000d\u000asalaries in the business support \u000d\u000aand admin sector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not all entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your business support career and how much you can \u000d\u000aearn in a year.\u000d\u000aPersonal \u000d\u000aassistant \u000d\u000aOperations \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000aAccount \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000a\u00a329,100\u000d\u000aMarketing \u000d\u000aassistant \u000d\u000a\u00a323,500\u000d\u000aTelesales \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000a\u00a333,300\u000d\u000a\u00a346,500\u000d\u000a\u00a334,300\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. 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They can support adults or young people, and the job involves \u000d\u000ameeting their individual needs (practical, personal, and emotional) to help them to \u000d\u000aachieve their potential. \u000d\u000aYou will need to be a good communicator, caring and supportive, have good observational skills, and \u000d\u000abe able to develop positive relationships.\u000d\u000aYou will need:\u000d\u000a\u2022 English and maths GCSEs (grades 9-4), or equivalent.\u000d\u000aOne of the following will also help you secure your first job:\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 2 Diploma in Care \u000d\u000a\u2022 T-Level in Health \u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a321,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aResidential care worker \u000d\u000aWhat care jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aDeputy manager \u000d\u000aYou will need to complete a Level 5 qualification, after\u000d\u000awhich you can progress into a deputy manager role and be \u000d\u000aresponsible for the safety of staff and residents. \u000d\u000a\u00a324,000 per year\u000d\u000aSenior residential care worker \u000d\u000aAs you get more experience and training, a more senior \u000d\u000arole will involve supporting other team members as well as \u000d\u000aproviding care and support to the residents. ","An activities coordinator is someone who organises and delivers activities, outings, \u000d\u000aand events that are appropriate for those requiring care. \u000d\u000aYou will need to be organised and creative, able to motivate people, and have excellent time \u000d\u000amanagement skills. \u000d\u000aMost employers will want you to have GCSEs in English, \u000d\u000amaths, art, and IT (grades 9-4) , or equivalent.\u000d\u000aYou will also need a qualification, such as Level 2-3\u000d\u000aDiploma in Social Care. \u000d\u000aActivities coordinator\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aWhat care jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a319,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a315,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a322,000 per year\u000d\u000aSpecialist activities coordinator \u000d\u000aWith experience, you could specialise in coordinating activities \u000d\u000afor a particular care need, such as people with dementia, learning \u000d\u000adisabilities, or within elderly care. \u000d\u000a\u00a324,500 per year\u000d\u000aDomiciliary care coordinator \u000d\u000aAs you gain more skills you could coordinate \u000d\u000aactivities for those staying in their own homes. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and \u000d\u000asalaries in the care sector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not all entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your care career and how much you can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aCounsellor\u000d\u000aCare worker \u000d\u000aYouth worker \u000d\u000a\u00a328,000\u000d\u000aDrug and alcohol \u000d\u000aworker \u000d\u000a\u00a330,500\u000d\u000aSocial worker \u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a318,000\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. If you are looking to \u000d\u000afind out a bit more about the \u000d\u000acare sector, here is a great \u000d\u000astarter course you could do to \u000d\u000adevelop your knowledge. ","Careers in education\u000d\u000aWorking in education gives you the opportunity to inspire the next \u000d\u000ageneration, and other than parents, teachers often have the biggest \u000d\u000ainfluence on a child\u2019s life. Perhaps you have a teacher that you look up \u000d\u000ato who has played a huge part in your life? You could do the same for \u000d\u000aanother child one day. \u000d\u000aWhether you choose to work with nursery, primary, or secondary \u000d\u000aschool students \u2013 you can make a difference and help them become \u000d\u000asuccessful and happy adults. If you enjoy working with children, have \u000d\u000aa caring and patient nature, and want to motivate and inspire people, \u000d\u000athen a career in education may be the perfect fit for you.\u000d\u000aTo become a teacher, you will need additional, specialist training \u000d\u000aincluding a degree and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). \u000d\u000aMany schools will support these studies alongside your role, and some \u000d\u000aare even able to provide teacher training through their own training \u000d\u000aschools, known as School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT).\u000d\u000aContents","As a teaching assistant, you will work closely with either a particular student or a small group of \u000d\u000astudents to provide them with extra support. \u000d\u000aIf you are considering teaching in the future,thiswill be highly beneficialto your career and,through\u000d\u000aworking as a teaching assistant, some schoolswill even support you to develop into a qualified teacher.\u000d\u000aYou will need GCSEs in English and maths at \u000d\u000agrades 9-4, or equivalent.\u000d\u000aYou may also need one of the following:\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching\u000d\u000aand Learning in Schools \u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a360,000\u000d\u000aTeaching assistant (TA) \u000d\u000aWhat education jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000 - \u00a350,000 per year\u000d\u000aTeacher\u000d\u000aAfter completing a PGCE, you could become a qualified\u000d\u000ateacher. You will plan and deliver lessons, communicate with \u000d\u000aparents, mark school work, and assess students\u2019 progress. \u000d\u000a\u00a323,000 - \u00a329,000 per year\u000d\u000aHigher level teaching assistant (HLTA) \u000d\u000aHLTAs plan and prepare activities for students, provide \u000d\u000ashort-term cover for the whole class, and have more \u000d\u000aresponsibility in assessing and recording students\u2019 progress. \u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a318,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000aper year (pro rata) ?","As a school receptionist, you will be the first person that people see when they arrive in \u000d\u000athe school. Your day-to-day job will include speaking to students, parents and school staff, \u000d\u000aanswering queries, taking messages and returning missed calls, greeting visitors, and a range of \u000d\u000aother administrative duties. \u000d\u000aYou will need at least English and maths GCSEs \u000d\u000a(grades 9-4), or equivalent.\u000d\u000aWhile it is not essential to have additional \u000d\u000aqualifications, you may want to consider one of the\u000d\u000afollowing to help you with your job application:\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration\u000d\u000a\u2022 T-Level in Management and Administration\u000d\u000aSchool receptionist \u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a318,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000aper year (this may \u000d\u000abe pro rata)\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aWhat education jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000 - \u00a328,000 per year (this may be pro rata)\u000d\u000aSchool secretary/personal assistant \u000d\u000aYou will either do secretarial duties across the whole school or directly for \u000d\u000athe headteacher, including diary management and finance support.\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000 - \u00a355,000 per year\u000d\u000aSchool business manager \u000d\u000aYou will be responsible for the finances and spending of\u000d\u000athe school\u2019s money. You will need a qualification such\u000d\u000aas a Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and salaries \u000d\u000ain the education sector in 2022: \u000d\u000aMany salaries in education are determined by the government \u2013 as it tries to \u000d\u000amake sure that those in similar roles earn the same amount across the country. \u000d\u000aHowever, the salaries for each job title changes based on the size and location \u000d\u000aof the school, and how much experience you have. \u000d\u000aWhile these are not all entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs you \u000d\u000acould do in your education career and roughly how much you can earn in a year. \u000d\u000aReed Courses is an \u000d\u000aonline platform that gives \u000d\u000ayou access to over 70,000 \u000d\u000acourses in 959 subjects. If \u000d\u000ayou are looking to find out a \u000d\u000abit more about the education \u000d\u000asector, here is a great starter \u000d\u000acourse you could do to \u000d\u000adevelop your knowledge. \u000d\u000aTeacher\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000 - \u000d\u000a\u00a350,000 Head of \u000d\u000adepartment \u000d\u000a\u00a342,400 - \u000d\u000a\u00a372,500 \u000d\u000aAssistant \u000d\u000aheadteacher \u000d\u000a\u00a342,200 - \u000d\u000a\u00a380,500\u000d\u000aHeadteacher\u000d\u000a\u00a374,300 - \u000d\u000a\u00a3125,100 \u000d\u000aUnqualified \u000d\u000ateacher \u000d\u000a\u00a318,200 - \u000d\u000a\u00a333,500 ","Careers in further education \u000d\u000aWorking in the further education sector is vastly different to working \u000d\u000ain a primary or secondary school. There are many opportunities and a \u000d\u000avariety of roles in the sector - you could work in sixth-form colleges, \u000d\u000acommunity education centres, prisons, young offender organisations, \u000d\u000aworkplace training environments, or charities. Additionally, there are \u000d\u000amore subjects on offer within further education, so whatever you \u000d\u000achoose to specialise in, you will always be able to find a role that suits \u000d\u000ayour skills and interests. \u000d\u000aYou will be preparing pupils for employment and helping them to learn \u000d\u000anew skills as they take their next steps in the world. As many students \u000d\u000aare in further education out of choice rather than obligation, you may \u000d\u000afind that students are more willing and eager to learn which can offer \u000d\u000ayou greater job satisfaction.\u000d\u000aContents","Learning support assistants help students who require extra support. This includes learners \u000d\u000awho have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social, emotional, and mental \u000d\u000ahealth (SEMH) needs, are non-English speaking or who have non-verbal learning difficulties \u000d\u000a(NVLD), aiding them to cope in a classroom environment and learn successfully. \u000d\u000aYou may work on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, supporting the tutor, or lecturer, by preparing \u000d\u000alearning materials, and looking after students\u2019 welfare while at college.\u000d\u000a.\u000d\u000aYou will need a minimum of five GCSEs\u000d\u000a(grades 9-4) including English and maths, \u000d\u000aor equivalent.\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aLearning support assistant\u000d\u000aWhat further education jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a316,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a318,000\u000d\u000aper year","Career progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a338,000 per year\u000d\u000aLearning support manager \u000d\u000aWith experience (and further training) you could become a learning \u000d\u000asupport manager. You will lead and manage the learning support team, \u000d\u000aensuring the highest level of support is available to all students.\u000d\u000a\u00a322,000 per year\u000d\u000aLearning support mentor \u000d\u000aYou will work closely with other members of staff to help develop \u000d\u000alearning plans for students who require additional support. As \u000d\u000apart of this you can help students overcome any barriers that \u000d\u000amay be stopping them from achieving their full potential.\u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and \u000d\u000asalaries in the further education \u000d\u000asector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs you \u000d\u000acould do in your further education career and roughly how much you can \u000d\u000aearn in a year. \u000d\u000aCollege \u000d\u000aprincipal \u000d\u000aCollege head of \u000d\u000adepartment \u000d\u000aPrison sports \u000d\u000atrainer \u000d\u000a*(\u00a331,050 in London)\u000d\u000a\u00a3105,000\u000d\u000aCollege academic \u000d\u000alecturer/tutor \u000d\u000a\u00a334,000\u000d\u000aCollege STEM \u000d\u000alecturer/tutor \u000d\u000a\u00a335,000\u000d\u000a\u00a346,000\u000d\u000a\u00a327,000*\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an \u000d\u000aonline platform that gives you \u000d\u000aaccess to over 70,000 courses in \u000d\u000a959 subjects. If you are looking \u000d\u000ato find out a bit more about the \u000d\u000afurther education sector, here is \u000d\u000aa great starter course you could \u000d\u000ado to develop your knowledge. ","Careers in health\u000d\u000aThe health sector is an extremely rewarding career choice \u2013 you can \u000d\u000aliterally save lives! There are many different jobs you could do within \u000d\u000athis sector, you could become a doctor, nurse, midwife, pharmacist, \u000d\u000adentist, healthcare assistant, radiologist, or psychologist \u2013 and those \u000d\u000aare just a few options. \u000d\u000aWithin this sector, you have the choice between working in a private \u000d\u000ahealthcare setting or working for the National Health Service (NHS). \u000d\u000aWhichever you choose, you need to be compassionate, hard-working, \u000d\u000aand have good communication skills. \u000d\u000aMany jobs in this sector will require you to have deep understanding \u000d\u000aand knowledge, and most careers will require you to have higher \u000d\u000aeducation qualifications, such as a degree. There are limited jobs you \u000d\u000acan do straight from school, but there are still ways you can make a \u000d\u000adifference to patients\u2019 lives. \u000d\u000aContents","Porters play an important role in hospitals, making sure people and items are delivered where \u000d\u000athey are needed most. They make sure patients are in the right place at the right time to get \u000d\u000athe treatment they need, moving them on trolleys or in wheelchairs. \u000d\u000aYou will need to be physically fit for lifting, walking, pushing, etc, as well as reliable, able to follow\u000d\u000ainstructions carefully, and have good communication skills.\u000d\u000aThere are no formal qualifications required but you may\u000d\u000abe expected to have GCSEs, or equivalent, in English \u000d\u000aand maths at pass grades (9-4). \u000d\u000aEmployers usually expect porters to also have some \u000d\u000arelevant healthcare experience - this could be from \u000d\u000avoluntary or paid work.\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aPorter\u000d\u000aWhat health jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000 per year\u000d\u000aManager \u000d\u000aAs a manager you will look after a wider team of porters \u000d\u000ato ensure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000 per year\u000d\u000aSpecialist porter \u000d\u000aWith experience, you could move into a specialist porter role working in \u000d\u000aa particular department. You will also take on more responsibility.\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a318,550\u000d\u000aper year","As a healthcare assistant you will help patients with their daily needs, such as washing \u000d\u000aand dressing, serving meals and helping with feeding, making them feel comfortable, and \u000d\u000amonitoring their condition by taking their temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight.\u000d\u000aYou will need GCSEs (grades 9-4) in English and maths, \u000d\u000aor equivalent. \u000d\u000aYou may also want to consider completing a Level 2 NVQ \u000d\u000aor BTEC in Health and Social Care. This is not essential \u000d\u000abut would go a long way to helping you find a job.\u000d\u000aHealthcare assistant \u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aWhat health jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a315,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a\u00a35,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000 - \u00a322,500 per year\u000d\u000aClinical support worker \u000d\u000aYou will assist healthcare professionals in the delivery of \u000d\u000apatient care, such as welcoming and preparing patients, \u000d\u000aexplaining treatment, and updating patient records.\u000d\u000a\u00a326,000 per year\u000d\u000aRegistered nurse \u000d\u000aIf you complete further education or an apprenticeship, you could become a registered \u000d\u000anurse and provide care to patients based on a care plan outlined by their doctor.\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a318,550\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and salaries \u000d\u000ain the health sector in 2022:\u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your health career and how much you can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aCardiologist\u000d\u000aSalaried general \u000d\u000apractitioner \u000d\u000a(GP) \u000d\u000aNHS dentist\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000aNewly-qualified \u000d\u000amidwife \u000d\u000a\u00a325,000\u000d\u000aSenior nurse \u000d\u000a\u00a335,000\u000d\u000a\u00a375,000\u000d\u000a\u00a367,000\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an \u000d\u000aonline platform that gives \u000d\u000ayou access to over 70,000 \u000d\u000acourses in 959 subjects. If \u000d\u000ayou are looking to find out \u000d\u000aa bit more about the health \u000d\u000asector, here is a great \u000d\u000astarter course you could do \u000d\u000ato develop your knowledge. ","Careers in hospitality \u000d\u000aand leisure \u000d\u000aThe hospitality and leisure sector is an exciting and interesting industry \u000d\u000awhere you have the ability to make people\u2019s days that bit better. The \u000d\u000asector offers hours and work which are varied - you may find yourself \u000d\u000aworking different shift patterns ? and doing a range of tasks. \u000d\u000aThere are many jobs within this industry - you could work at a \u000d\u000arestaurant or caf\u00e9, in a hotel, as a tour guide for a travel company, as \u000d\u000aa lifeguard, at a theme park, or even a waiter at your favourite sports \u000d\u000ateam\u2019s ground or stadium! \u000d\u000aCareers in hospitality and leisure will require you to be face to face with \u000d\u000ayour customers, so if you enjoy working in a busy environment, and \u000d\u000alove speaking to people, then this is a fantastic career option.\u000d\u000aContents","Commis chefs are junior chefs who learn while working under the supervision of \u000d\u000aprofessional chefs. It\u2019s a great starting role and involves various tasks around the \u000d\u000akitchen including chopping and preparing vegetables, making sauces, plating up simple \u000d\u000adishes, and cleaning and looking after the kitchen.\u000d\u000aSome of the best chefs in the world started their careers as commis chefs, and the rewards are huge \u000d\u000aif you have passion and determination. \u000d\u000a\u2022 You will need at least a grade 9-4 in GCSE English and \u000d\u000amaths, or equivalent, and a good grade in Food and \u000d\u000aNutrition will put you in a better position to get the job\u000d\u000a\u2022 You may want to consider an A-Level in Nutrition and \u000d\u000aFood Science \u000d\u000a\u2022 You will also need to complete a food hygiene course, \u000d\u000ausually provided by your employer\u000d\u000aWhile there are no formal qualifications to start in this role, if\u000d\u000ayou want to progress further you will need to do additional \u000d\u000atraining such as a BTEC or NVQ in food. Some companies \u000d\u000amay support you with on-the-job training and give you time \u000d\u000ato complete your qualification.\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a315,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aCommis chef \u000d\u000aWhat hospitality and leisure jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a328,000 \u2013 \u00a340,000 per year\u000d\u000aSous chef \u000d\u000aSous chefs work directly under the head chef and help run \u000d\u000athe kitchen. They will also come up with new dishes and \u000d\u000adecide on specials, order stock and source new ingredients, \u000d\u000acreate recipes and write menus, and manage junior chefs.\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000 - \u00a335,000 per year\u000d\u000aChef de partie \u000d\u000aChef de parties are in charge of one particular part of the \u000d\u000akitchen, such as sauces, meat, fish, or vegetables. They will\u000d\u000aalso assist the sous chef or head chef in creating new dishes.","Waiters and waitresses serve food and/or drinks at restaurants, bars, caf\u00e9s or larger \u000d\u000avenues, providing excellent service to guests.\u000d\u000aWaiting staff can make or break guests\u2019 overall experience, showing how important their role is in the \u000d\u000ahospitality industry. Some waiting staff may also choose to specialise in silver service (formal dining) \u000d\u000aor train as sommeliers (wine waiters).\u000d\u000aYou do not need any formal qualifications, but most\u000d\u000awill expect a minimum of grade 9-4 in GCSE English \u000d\u000aand maths, or equivalent.\u000d\u000aWaiting staff \u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aWhat hospitality and leisure jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000 per year\u000d\u000aHead waiter/waitress \u000d\u000aA head waiter/waitress oversees the other waiters and is responsible for \u000d\u000amaking sure that all customers and guests are happy and looked after.\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aRestaurant supervisor \u000d\u000aRestaurant supervisors train and supervise restaurant staff, \u000d\u000aensure that food health and safety regulations are followed \u000d\u000acorrectly, and resolve customer complaints.\u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and \u000d\u000asalaries in the hospitality and \u000d\u000aleisure sector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not all entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your hospitality and leisure career and how much you \u000d\u000acan earn in a year.\u000d\u000aBarista\u000d\u000aBar manager \u000d\u000aFront of house \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000a\u00a321,400\u000d\u000aHotel manager \u000d\u000a\u00a333,600\u000d\u000aExecutive chef \u000d\u000a\u00a362,400\u000d\u000a\u00a331,800\u000d\u000a\u00a331,800\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an \u000d\u000aonline platform that gives you \u000d\u000aaccess to over 70,000 courses \u000d\u000ain 959 subjects. If you are \u000d\u000alooking to find out a bit more \u000d\u000aabout the hospitality and \u000d\u000aleisure sector, here is a great \u000d\u000astarter course you could do to \u000d\u000adevelop your knowledge. ","Careers in human resources \u000d\u000aHuman resources (commonly referred to as HR) is the team \u000d\u000awithin a business that looks after the people. Working in HR gives \u000d\u000ayou the chance to have an impact on people\u2019s lives and careers, \u000d\u000aas well as creating policies that can help the company grow. \u000d\u000aIf you are passionate about helping people, HR is a perfect career \u000d\u000aoption. They recruit the right people to work within the business, \u000d\u000aensure that everyone is doing what they do best, and make sure \u000d\u000athey are rewarded well for the work they do.\u000d\u000aHR is also responsible for making sure people are happy in the \u000d\u000aworkplace, looking at issues such as mental health and wellbeing. \u000d\u000aThey also help people learn new skills, and sometimes they must \u000d\u000adeal with people who do not do their jobs correctly.\u000d\u000aContents","HR assistants provide general support to the HR team and help with the day-to-day \u000d\u000arunning of the HR department. Their job covers all things employee related, such as \u000d\u000aensuring employee records are correct and up to date, arranging HR projects, and \u000d\u000ahandling complaints.\u000d\u000aTo do the job, you will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team. \u000d\u000aYou\u2019ll also need to enjoy working with people and have good attention to detail.\u000d\u000aYou will need five GCSEs grades 9-4, or\u000d\u000aequivalent, including English and maths.\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a318,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a324,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aHR assistant \u000d\u000aWhat HR jobs could I get after school?","Career progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a360,000 \u00a335,000 \u2013 \u00a355,000 per year\u000d\u000aHR manager \u000d\u000aYou will oversee and manage the HR team, and work \u000d\u000aon more strategic areas of HR such as employee \u000d\u000awellbeing, training and development, recruitment, \u000d\u000aand creating policies.\u000d\u000a\u00a332,000 per year\u000d\u000aHR advisor \u000d\u000aYou\u2019ll take on more responsibility such as providing training to \u000d\u000ahelp employees grow in their careers, writing job descriptions, \u000d\u000aconducting interviews, and advising employees on workplace rules. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and \u000d\u000asalaries in the HR sector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your HR career and how much you can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aHR project\u000d\u000a manager \u000d\u000aHR analyst \u000d\u000aInternal recruiter \u000d\u000a\u00a359,400\u000d\u000aHR director \u000d\u000a\u00a371,400\u000d\u000aEmployee relations \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000a\u00a350,600\u000d\u000a\u00a341,700\u000d\u000a\u00a332,200\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. If you are looking to \u000d\u000afind out a bit more about the \u000d\u000ahuman resources sector, here is \u000d\u000aa great starter course you could \u000d\u000ado to develop your knowledge. ","Careers in insurance \u000d\u000aand financial services \u000d\u000aThere are many different kinds of jobs within insurance and financial \u000d\u000aservices, each of which requires a different set of skills, interests, \u000d\u000aand personal qualities. Working in insurance will require you to have \u000d\u000aa critical mind, a good understanding of numbers, be a good problem \u000d\u000asolver, and an excellent communicator. \u000d\u000aFinancial services requires you to have a good grasp of how the \u000d\u000aindustry works, be great with numbers and comfortable working with \u000d\u000aspreadsheets, and able to work in a team and by yourself. \u000d\u000aBoth are great career options where you can start at the bottom and \u000d\u000awork your way up, offering a sense of stability and often great salaries! \u000d\u000aWhat is \u000d\u000ainsurance?\u000d\u000aWhat are \u000d\u000afinancial \u000d\u000aservices?\u000d\u000aContents","What insurance and financial services jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aAn insurance technician deals with customers who are looking to make a claim on their \u000d\u000ainsurance policy. In your day-to-day duties you will take details when a customer reports a \u000d\u000aclaim, issue claim forms, give advice on claims processes, check claims, gather information \u000d\u000asuch as receipts, and arrange payments on straightforward claims.\u000d\u000aYou will need a minimum of five GCSEs grade 9-4,\u000d\u000aincluding English and maths, or equivalent.\u000d\u000aThere are many routes to get into this industry. You \u000d\u000acould do a degree in a subject like maths, business \u000d\u000amanagement, finance, or economics. Alternatively, you\u000d\u000acould do an apprenticeship or go to college and take a \u000d\u000acourse such as a Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Providing\u000d\u000aFinancial Services.\u000d\u000aYou could also start in an admin assistant role and \u000d\u000aprogress into an insurance technician job as you gain more \u000d\u000aexperience in the business.\u000d\u000aInsurance technician\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary\u000d\u000a\u00a317,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a324,000 per year\u000d\u000aTrainee underwriting technician \u000d\u000aInsurance underwriters decide whether to insure a person \u000d\u000aor company and set out the details of insurance policies.\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000 per year\u000d\u000aInsurance underwriter \u000d\u000aWith experience and a qualification such as a Chartered Insurance Institute\u000d\u000a(CII) course, you could become a qualified underwriter.","What insurance and financial services jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aWorking as a bank customer advisor is a customer-facing job - you are the first person \u000d\u000asomeone sees and speaks to when coming into the bank.\u000d\u000aAs well as helping customers with their banking queries, you\u2019ll need to think on your feet and be able to \u000d\u000asell additional products to the right customers. You\u2019ll also be required to perform basic bank transactions \u000d\u000asuch as cashing cheques, making transfers, checking bank statements, and updating account details.\u000d\u000aMany banks welcome school leavers into cashier positions, and \u000d\u000awhile personality counts in this profession, most will expect to \u000d\u000asee a minimum of four GCSEs (grades 9-4) including English \u000d\u000aand maths, or equivalent. \u000d\u000aYou will also get plenty of training on the job, such as:\u000d\u000a\u2022 NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Customer Service\u000d\u000a\u2022 NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Providing Financial Services\u000d\u000aIf you want to progress further, many banks offer \u000d\u000aapprenticeships up to Level 7.\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a317,500\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aBank customer advisor\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 - \u00a350,000 per year\u000d\u000aDeputy branch manager \u000d\u000aYou will be responsible for the day-to-day running of your \u000d\u000abank branch or a number of branches. You could monitor \u000d\u000asales targets and budgets, produce figures and reports,\u000d\u000aand deal with any complaints. \u000d\u000a\u00a322,250 per year\u000d\u000aSenior bank cashier \u000d\u000aAs you gain more experience you will take on \u000d\u000aadditional responsibility and answer more challenging \u000d\u000acustomer queries or specialise in one area of banking. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and salaries \u000d\u000ain the insurance and financial \u000d\u000aservices sector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your insurance and financial services career and how \u000d\u000amuch you can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aInvestment \u000d\u000aanalyst \u000d\u000aMortgage advisor \u000d\u000aCompliance \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000a\u00a331,900\u000d\u000aFinancial advisor \u000d\u000a\u00a360,500\u000d\u000aRisk manager \u000d\u000a\u00a347,800\u000d\u000a\u00a330,120\u000d\u000a\u00a350,300\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. 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The legal sector, \u000d\u000aand lawyers ? , are involved in almost all areas of people\u2019s lives and \u000d\u000aa career in law gives you the opportunity to make a real impact. \u000d\u000aChoosing a career in law is not a quick decision \u2013 being a lawyer is a \u000d\u000aprofession that you often do for life, rather than a job for a few years. \u000d\u000aYou may think that lawyers just defend people in court (often known \u000d\u000aas barristers ? ), but you could work in an office, in a court, in a prison, \u000d\u000aor at a police station - the work is varied dependant on what area \u000d\u000aof law you choose to specialise in. You could specialise in family law, \u000d\u000aproperty, criminal, personal injury, or environmental law, to name a few. \u000d\u000aIf you are passionate about justice, want to help people, and have a \u000d\u000acritical mind, then a career in law is a great option. While it is necessary \u000d\u000ato have a law degree (or equivalent) to become a qualified lawyer, \u000d\u000athere are still entry-level jobs you can do straight after education. \u000d\u000aContents","Legal administrators support lawyers and paralegals ? at a law firm by performing \u000d\u000aadmin duties. They meet and greet visitors, answer phones, communicate with solicitors, \u000d\u000aconduct legal research, draft legal documents, manage lawyers\u2019 diaries and schedules, \u000d\u000aand run general admin for the office.\u000d\u000aYou will need a good attitude and work ethic, as well as having excellent verbal and written \u000d\u000acommunication skills (particularly spelling and grammar), be very organised, and have good IT skills. \u000d\u000aYou will need a minimum of six GCSEs (grades 9-4) \u000d\u000aincluding English and maths, or equivalent. Average starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a321,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aLegal administrator\u000d\u000aWhat legal jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000 per year\u000d\u000aLegal personal assistant (PA) \u000d\u000aLegal PAs assist one or more individuals in a law firm or in\u0002house legal team with all aspects of their professional lives. \u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aLegal secretary \u000d\u000aYou will provide admin support to lawyers, enabling \u000d\u000athem to focus on serving their clients. This could \u000d\u000ainclude running the office database, scheduling\u000d\u000ameetings, and processing legal documents.","A barristers\u2019 clerk deals with the day-to-day running and administration of barristers\u2019 \u000d\u000aoffices, which are known as \u2018chambers\u2019. This includes preparing legal documents, managing \u000d\u000aeach barrister\u2019s diary, acting as a messenger between chambers and the courts, and \u000d\u000aorganising the law library. \u000d\u000aGCSEs needed:\u000d\u000aFour to five GCSEs at grades 9-4, or equivalent.\u000d\u000aAnd one of the following:\u000d\u000a\u2022 Two to three A-Levels, or equivalent, with one in law \u000d\u000a\u2022 T-Level in Management and Administration \u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Law or Applied Law\u000d\u000aConsider doing your work experience placement within a \u000d\u000abarristers\u2019 chamber as this will give you an advantage when \u000d\u000aapplying for jobs. \u000d\u000aBarristers\u2019 clerk (entry-level) \u000d\u000aAverage starting salary\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aWhat legal jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aBarristers\u2019 clerk (experienced) \u000d\u000aAs it takes some time to understand how chambers work, after three years you \u000d\u000ashould now be comfortable in your role and a reliable member of the chambers. \u000d\u000a\u00a340,000 per year\u000d\u000aSenior barristers\u2019 clerk \u000d\u000aAs you gain more experience you will help train junior clerks, allocate cases \u000d\u000ato barristers, and help managers bring new business into the chambers. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and salaries \u000d\u000ain the legal sector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your law career and how much you can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aSolicitor\u000d\u000aMediator\u000d\u000aJudge\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aBailiff\u000d\u000a\u00a328,000\u000d\u000aBarrister\u000d\u000a\u00a360,000\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a3140,000\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. If you are looking to \u000d\u000afind out a bit more about the \u000d\u000alegal sector, here is a great \u000d\u000astarter course you could do to \u000d\u000adevelop your knowledge. ","Careers in marketing, creative, \u000d\u000aand public relations (PR) \u000d\u000aAre you a creative person? Do you have a passion for writing? Or \u000d\u000aperhaps you have an artistic flair? If the answer is yes, a career in \u000d\u000amarketing, creative design, or public relations (PR) may be just what \u000d\u000ayou are looking for. \u000d\u000aWhat is \u000d\u000amarketing?\u000d\u000aWhat is \u000d\u000acreative \u000d\u000adesign?\u000d\u000aWhat is \u000d\u000apublic \u000d\u000arelations?\u000d\u000aAlthough there are differences in the work you will be doing, marketing, \u000d\u000acreative design, and PR are all centred around communication \u000d\u000athrough different channels. Therefore, you will need to have excellent \u000d\u000acommunication skills. 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So, choosing \u000d\u000aa career in one of these sectors will give you even more opportunities of \u000d\u000awhere to work.\u000d\u000aContents","A marketing assistant deals with the day-to-day administration for the marketing team. \u000d\u000aThis could include, among many other things, managing the company\u2019s social media \u000d\u000apages, analysing marketing campaigns to understand their effectiveness, and sharing \u000d\u000aideas to enhance a company\u2019s brand.\u000d\u000aYou will need to have an interest in (and understanding of) social media platforms, excellent \u000d\u000acommunication and writing skills, and a willingness to learn. \u000d\u000aYou will need at least five GCSE\u2019s grades 9-4 including English\u000d\u000aand maths, or equivalent. 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You can find these through:\u000d\u000a\u2022 The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)\u000d\u000a\u2022 Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM)\u000d\u000a\u2022 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aMarketing assistant \u000d\u000aWhat marketing, creative, and PR jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aSenior marketing executive \u000d\u000aAs you gain more experience, you may start managing your own \u000d\u000amarketing campaigns, supporting junior marketers, and be able \u000d\u000ato offer expert marketing advice. \u000d\u000a\u00a328,000 per year\u000d\u000aMarketing executive \u000d\u000aYou will help to develop and promote marketing campaigns for \u000d\u000aa particular product, service, or event. You could work in digital \u000d\u000amarketing, content writing, or even events organisation and PR.\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a317,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000\u000d\u000aper year","Public relations assistants help to manage the reputation and image of their clients or the \u000d\u000acompany they work for in the media and public eye, often in this role you will be supporting more \u000d\u000asenior members of a PR team.\u000d\u000aOn a day-to-day basis your tasks may include writing and proofing press releases ? , monitoring \u000d\u000adifferent media channels for mentions of your client or company, looking for opportunities and channels \u000d\u000ato promote clients positively, conducting research, and assisting with press/media events.\u000d\u000aYou will need at least five GCSEs, or equivalent, (grades 9-4)\u000d\u000aincluding English and maths. 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This is because the \u000d\u000awork involves dealing with sensitive information \u000d\u000athat is not available to the public. \u000d\u000aThere are many exciting career options in this sector such as being a \u000d\u000apolice officer, pilot, train driver, firefighter, soldier, air traffic controller, \u000d\u000aor even a secret service agent (think James Bond!). \u000d\u000aWorking in a job that requires security clearance is a huge \u000d\u000aresponsibility. You need to be trustworthy, be able to work under \u000d\u000apressure, reliable, and have good leadership skills as well as the ability \u000d\u000ato work well with others. \u000d\u000aWhat is \u000d\u000asecurity \u000d\u000aclearance? \u000d\u000aContents","Infantry soldiers work on the army\u2019s front lines, taking part in all kinds of operations \u2013 \u000d\u000afrom peacekeeping and disaster relief to war. You\u2019ll work and train alongside other soldiers \u000d\u000aand will become like a family. When you join the army, you will go through 26 weeks of initial \u000d\u000atraining, and during this time you will be classed as an army recruit. 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You\u2019ll also have the chance to specialise in \u000d\u000aa particular area and complete specialist military training. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of security \u000d\u000acleared jobs and salaries in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs you \u000d\u000acould do in your career and how much you can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aPolice sergeant \u000d\u000aSenior air traffic \u000d\u000acontroller \u000d\u000aLeading firefighter \u000d\u000a(in London) \u000d\u000a\u00a354,930\u000d\u000aTrain driver \u000d\u000a\u00a358,000\u000d\u000aCyber security \u000d\u000aanalyst \u000d\u000a\u00a331,820\u000d\u000a\u00a3100,000+\u000d\u000a\u00a342,340\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. 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The procurement team would buy \u000d\u000athe fabrics and materials, the warehouse would make the clothes and \u000d\u000ashoes etc, and the supply chain would then transport the products to \u000d\u000adifferent shops around the world. \u000d\u000aCareers in procurement and supply chain come with a lot of responsibility \u000d\u000aas they are usually in charge of company spend, dealing with businesses \u000d\u000awho provide the goods (known as suppliers), and making sure that \u000d\u000amaterials are delivered on time to the correct locations. \u000d\u000aAlmost all companies will need procurement and supply chain \u000d\u000aprofessionals, so if you enjoy negotiating and the satisfaction of \u000d\u000asecuring a deal, as well as seeing how a product is made from start to \u000d\u000afinish, then this could be an excellent choice for you.\u000d\u000aContents","Warehouse assistants are a vital part of the supply chain process. They are often \u000d\u000aresponsible for receiving, checking, organising, and storing stock as it is received into \u000d\u000athe warehouse, ensuring that it is safely and properly stored. The role may also involve \u000d\u000apicking, packing and loading goods out of the warehouse for delivery.\u000d\u000aYou will need to have good physical ability and strength, as well as being a fast worker and have a \u000d\u000agood understanding of health and safety. \u000d\u000aThere are no official qualifications needed,\u000d\u000abut a grade 9-4 GCSE in English and maths, \u000d\u000aor equivalent, is usually required.\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a319,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aWarehouse assistant\u000d\u000aWhat procurement and supply chain jobs could I get after school?","Career progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aWarehouse manager \u000d\u000aYou will have to ensure all team members follow processes \u000d\u000aand procedures correctly, train new staff, and work closely \u000d\u000awith clients, suppliers, and transport companies.\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000 per year\u000d\u000aWarehouse team leader \u000d\u000aAs a team leader you will lead the team to meet customer \u000d\u000aexpectations, minimise waste, and ensure stock levels are accurate.\u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and salaries \u000d\u000ain the procurement and supply \u000d\u000achain sector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs you \u000d\u000acould do in your procurement and supply chain career and how much you \u000d\u000acan earn in a year.\u000d\u000aSupplier \u000d\u000arelationship \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000aTransport \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000aSupply chain \u000d\u000acoordinator \u000d\u000a\u00a351,300\u000d\u000aChief procurement \u000d\u000aofficer/director \u000d\u000a\u00a3124,400\u000d\u000aLogistics \u000d\u000amanager \u000d\u000a\u00a345,700\u000d\u000a\u00a334,700\u000d\u000a\u00a325,900\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. If you are looking \u000d\u000ato find out a bit more about \u000d\u000athe procurement and supply \u000d\u000achain sector, here is a great \u000d\u000astarter course you could do to \u000d\u000adevelop your knowledge. ","Careers in property \u000d\u000aand construction \u000d\u000aThe property and construction sector has played such an important \u000d\u000arole in building the world as we know it. It has given humans the ability \u000d\u000ato change the world around us, from connecting lands separated by \u000d\u000awater and linking cities to small rural towns, to building the homes and \u000d\u000aschools you are currently sitting in. \u000d\u000aWorking in this industry gives you the opportunity to create something \u000d\u000athat will stand the test of time and build on designs and technologies \u000d\u000athat impact everyone\u2019s day-to-day lives. \u000d\u000aThere are some entry-level jobs within property and construction, \u000d\u000abut if you want to progress and work in a particular area, such as \u000d\u000abricklaying, surveying ? , plumbing, scaffolding, or engineering, you \u000d\u000awill need to do further studying. You may need to complete a college \u000d\u000acourse before you apply for a job, or study while you work through \u000d\u000aan apprenticeship, or even undertake further education like an \u000d\u000aengineering degree at university.\u000d\u000aContents","As a construction site labourer, you will help with tasks on the construction site, such as lifting \u000d\u000aheavy materials, tidying and maintaining the site, building or repairing brick walls, mixing mortar ? , \u000d\u000aand any other duties to help bricklayers and site workers. \u000d\u000aYou will need two or more GCSEs, or equivalent, (at least grade 3-1)\u000d\u000aAlso consider one of the following, as this will help you find a job:\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations\u000d\u000a\u2022 T-Level in Design, Surveying, and Planning for Construction\u000d\u000a\u2022 T-Level in Onsite Construction\u000d\u000aYou will also need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme\u000d\u000a(CSCS) card, or equivalent, to train and work on a construction site.\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aConstruction site labourer\u000d\u000aWhat property and construction jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aTrainee assistant site manager \u000d\u000aIf you have a qualification in construction, you could progress\u000d\u000ato be a trainee assistant site manager. They report to the site \u000d\u000amanager, providing onsite assistance to make sure projects are \u000d\u000acompleted on time and within budget.\u000d\u000a\u00a324,000 per year\u000d\u000aBricklayer\u000d\u000aWith further training and experience you could become a \u000d\u000abricklayer. Bricklayers build, repair, and maintain interior and \u000d\u000aexterior walls, as well as any other type of brickwork.\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a312,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a316,000\u000d\u000aper year","Computer-aided design (CAD) technicians use software to produce sketches, models, and \u000d\u000adetailed drawings of buildings, structures, machinery, or parts of structures. You will work closely \u000d\u000awith engineers, designers, and project staff to make sure the drawings meet the quality and \u000d\u000atechnical standards required. You will also do mathematical calculations to work out angles, \u000d\u000aweights, and costs. As an entry-level CAD technician, you will be supporting other technicians \u000d\u000aand learning more about the job as you go.\u000d\u000aTo do the job, you should be a creative and visual person, with excellent maths skills, have good \u000d\u000aattention to detail, and be able to work well with other people. \u000d\u000aYou will need at least four or five GCSEs at grades 9-4, or\u000d\u000aequivalent, including maths, English, and computing. \u000d\u000aTraining in computer-aided design through a college course is \u000d\u000aalso required, such as:\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology \u000d\u000a\u2022\u0009 Level 2 or 3 Award in 2D Computer-Aided Design\u000d\u000a\u2022\u0009 Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Design and Draughting\u000d\u000a\u2022 T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction \u000d\u000a\u2022 T-Level in Design and Development for Engineering and \u000d\u000aManufacturing \u000d\u000aCAD technician (entry-level)\u000d\u000aAverage starting salary\u000d\u000a\u00a317,000+\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aWhat property and construction jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a323,000 - \u00a328,000 per year\u000d\u000aCAD technician \u000d\u000aAs you learn more about the job, you will take on additional \u000d\u000aresponsibilities and be able to work more independently. \u000d\u000a\u00a329,000 - \u00a333,000 per year\u000d\u000aSenior CAD (team leader) \u000d\u000aYou could become a senior CAD technician and may be \u000d\u000aresponsible for a team of CAD technicians as a team leader. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and salaries \u000d\u000ain the property and construction \u000d\u000asector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your property and construction career and how much \u000d\u000ayou can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aGeneral foreman \u000d\u000aEstimator\u000d\u000aSenior engineer \u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000aSite manager \u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000aHealth and safety \u000d\u000aadvisor \u000d\u000a\u00a336,000\u000d\u000a\u00a345,000\u000d\u000a\u00a348,000\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. If you are looking to \u000d\u000afind out a bit more about the \u000d\u000aproperty and construction \u000d\u000asector, here is a great starter \u000d\u000acourse you could do to \u000d\u000adevelop your knowledge. ","Careers in sales\u000d\u000aAre you a persuasive person? Do you enjoy talking to people? Are you \u000d\u000acompetitive and have a passion for winning? Do you like challenging \u000d\u000ayourself? If you answered yes, you may be a natural salesperson. \u000d\u000aWorking in sales is a very fast-paced job, often with targets to hit, but \u000d\u000aif you are confident selling to people then this may be a great career \u000d\u000aoption for you. \u000d\u000aThere are many industries that need salespeople - you could work \u000d\u000ain a shop selling products, you could work in an office on the phones \u000d\u000aselling to customers, or you could travel around the country, or even \u000d\u000athe world, selling products to businesses. 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While you may not automatically think that recruitment is a \u000d\u000asales job, you will use very similar skills to \u2018sell\u2019 your jobseekers and services to businesses. \u000d\u000aAs a trainee recruitment consultant, you would be assisting other recruitment consultants with searching \u000d\u000afor suitable candidates, posting job adverts, arranging interviews, and speaking with jobseekers.\u000d\u000aYou will need at least five GCSEs, or equivalent,\u000d\u000aat grades 9-4, including English and maths.\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000aTrainee recruitment consultant \u000d\u000aWhat sales jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year (excluding commission)\u000d\u000aSenior recruitment consultant \u000d\u000aAs a senior recruiter, you may also help support junior members \u000d\u000aof staff and deal with any customer complaints.\u000d\u000a\u00a325,000 per year (excluding commission)\u000d\u000aRecruitment consultant \u000d\u000aAfter some experience you could become a recruitment consultant. \u000d\u000aIn addition, you will now call companies to get new business, provide \u000d\u000afeedback on CVs and interview techniques, and negotiate job contracts.\u000d\u000aAverage starting \u000d\u000asalary up to \u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a(excluding commission) ","Sales administrators process sales orders and payments, arrange deliveries, and offer post-sales \u000d\u000acustomer support. This could include answering customers\u2019 questions over the phone, by email, \u000d\u000aor face to face, updating customer records, checking stock levels, taking payments, and selling \u000d\u000aproducts and services.\u000d\u000aYou will need to have great customer service skills, be comfortable selling to people, have good \u000d\u000acomputer skills, and be an excellent communicator. \u000d\u000aWhile there are no official qualifications needed, some\u000d\u000abusinesses will want you to have English and maths GCSEs, \u000d\u000aor equivalent, at grades 9-4. \u000d\u000aHowever, if you want to progress quickly you may want to \u000d\u000aconsider taking further education courses. \u000d\u000aRelevant college courses include:\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Business and Administration\u000d\u000a\u2022 Level 3 Sales and Account Management\u000d\u000a\u2022 T-Level in Management and Administration\u000d\u000aSales administrator \u000d\u000aAverage starting salary \u000d\u000a\u00a317,000\u2013\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000aper year\u000d\u000aWhat qualifications and grades do I need?\u000d\u000aWhat sales jobs could I get after school?\u000d\u000aCareer progression \u000d\u000aIn three years\u2019 time In six years\u2019 time\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000\u000d\u000a\u00a320,000\u000d\u000a\u00a310,000\u000d\u000a0\u000d\u000a\u00a340,000\u000d\u000a\u00a350,000\u000d\u000a\u00a330,000 per year\u000d\u000aSales admin team leader \u000d\u000aAfter some experience you could become a sales team \u000d\u000aleader, taking on more responsibility and overseeing the \u000d\u000ateam, as well as training new sales administrators. \u000d\u000a\u00a340,000 per year\u000d\u000aSales manager \u000d\u000aAs a sales manager you will be responsible for the whole \u000d\u000asales admin team, and you will need to hire new staff, \u000d\u000adevelop strategies, and set targets. \u000d\u000aContents","Some examples of jobs and salaries \u000d\u000ain the sales sector in 2022: \u000d\u000aWhile these are not entry-level jobs, here are some examples of jobs \u000d\u000ayou could do in your sales career and how much you can earn in a year.\u000d\u000aBusiness \u000d\u000adevelopment \u000d\u000aexecutive \u000d\u000aAccount manager \u000d\u000aSales director \u000d\u000a\u00a329,300\u000d\u000aCommercial \u000d\u000adirector \u000d\u000a\u00a380,700\u000d\u000aSales executive \u000d\u000a\u00a331,400\u000d\u000a\u00a335,400\u000d\u000a\u00a372,500\u000d\u000aReed Courses is an online \u000d\u000aplatform that gives you access \u000d\u000ato over 70,000 courses in 959 \u000d\u000asubjects. 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