National Careers Week 2015 - The Digital Guide

15 WEDNESDAY LIFESKILLS LifeSkills created with Barclays is a free, curriculum-linked employability programme for 11-19 year olds which supports young people to develop the skills most sought by employers. From CV writing to confidence building and tips for networking – we know how important skills like these, along with access to a range of work experience opportunities, are for young people. That’s why this section of the guide is all about equipping young people with essential employability skills for the world of work. As part of our commitment to evolving the LifeSkills programme, we’re always keen to hear about how it’s being used first-hand, so we caught up with Careers Adviser, Belinda Jones, to hear all about her experience with the programme. Q&A with Belinda Jones Careers Adviser, Harris City Academy Crystal Palace What’s the best piece of careers advice you’ve heard? Take every opportunity you get and don’t let things pass you by. When you were younger, what did you want to be when

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