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Careers News
Contact: Mr K Pickles
careers@dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
Summer 2021
It’s official!
Are we proud? Very! DHFS is delighted to be able to officially announce that following a
rigourous assessment process, the school has now been recognised as a QiCS school.
The Quality in Careers Standard, Gold Award, has been awarded to only a few schools
across the country, and recognises excellence in careers education that has been sustained
for a minimum of six years. A key part of the process was an assessment against the key
Gatsby Benchmarks for careers education, and a thorough assessment of student views.
Speaking after the announcement, Mr Pickles, Assistant Headteacher said “We are
delighted to share this news, not only because it recognises the excellence that our Careers
Programme provides, but also because it recognises the efforts of so many colleagues at
DHFS that work tirelessly in supporting our students.”
Interview Technique, practical advice to achieve success
How do we learn about interview techniques? For many of us it was trial and error, and then learning from
mistakes. This is why Year 10 and 11 receive trial interviews and interview technique guidance in school.
There is lots of guidance on the internet to help students prepare. One particularly useful website is managed
by the National Careers Service. During our present situation, telephone or ‘Video’ interviews may take place.
Preparation is still the key!
DO:
1. Dress smartly, look bright and attentive, and speak clearly and confidently.
Don't forget that in the first few minutes only 7% of the interviewer's opinion of you is formed by what you say -
the rest is judged on how you look, act and sound
2. Get your outfit ready the night before, dressing the part is still important in a video call
3, find out what kind of interview it will be so you can prepare
4, examine the person specification and your CV/application form and think about what type of questions they
will ask you
5, prepare answers for the main questions - for example, why do you want the job? What are your strengths
and weaknesses? What are the main tasks in this job? Make about three or four points in each answer
6, quote real examples of when you've used certain skills
7, make sure that you understand the question and take your time if you need to think. Don’t be afraid to ask
them to repeat the question!
8, sell yourself; no one else is going to! Be positive!
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9, prepare some questions to ask at the end of the interview -
use it as an opportunity to find out more about the role and
the company (don't ask about money or perks just yet!)
10, get feedback on your performance, whether you were
successful or not
11, turn off your mobile phone; treat the interviewers with
respect and give them your undivided attention. For a video
call, ensure that the room is quiet, and that you are not
interrupted!
12, keep your answers focused on what you can do for the
University employer, not what they can do for you.
http://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
Open Days DON’T:
COVID-19 All dates subject
to confirmation. 1, Be late for the call, or video meeting
2, swear or use slang words
3, slouch in your seat or look uninterested
The University of Sheffield
4, lie or exagerate; the interviewer may see through you
TBC
5, let your nerves show too much; pause, breathe and think
Sheffield Hallam University
before answering
Autumn Term 2021 TBC
6, be arrogant and assume you've got the job. Nothing turns
off employers more than someone who is disrespectful
The University of Nottingham 7, discuss controversial topics
Virtual: 8, read from notes or your CV — you should be familiar
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ enough with your own history
virtual/ 9, criticise former employers or colleagues
10, argue with the interviewer, no matter what.
Nottingham Trent University
Above all, preparation is the key to performing well in
Virtual: www.ntu.ac.uk/study-
interviews.
and-courses/open-days
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http://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
And use these
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even more!
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IAG website
@DHFS_careers
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Researching Vacancies
At DHFS we provide excellent resources and information
regarding careers advice and options for our students. In the past, our
paper and media based resources have been praised by independent
assessors across the county. This is still the case, and the investment
that the school made into the development of our Learning Resource
Centre has allowed us to expand our careers information provision
even further.
Behind the scenes we have also been developing our IAG website
even further, allowing 24/7 vacancy and careers information for
http://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
students, parents and providers. Everyone can now access unlimited
impartial advice and guidance on Year 9 GCSE and all of the Sixth
Form options including A Levels and vocational courses, a wide range
of apprenticeships, training providers, college courses and general
careers information. Access the website via the main school website!
You can also access the National Careers Service website by clicking
on the link on our website.
Impartial Year 10 & 12 Work
Interviews Experience update
We understand and share the disappointment that
COVID-19 has created regarding cancelled work
experience placements. We will advise you regarding
placements in 2021/2022 as soon as possible.
Please be assured that Work Experience is valued
highly at DHFS, and provides access to a wide range of
Mrquality providers and exceptional opportunities to learn
K Pickles - careers@dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
and attain employability skills. Discussing work
experience, Mr Pickles commented “We continue our
belief that Work Experience is a vitally important aspect
Mrs Marshall can be booked for of the school employability curriculum. For many
individual careers interview students it is the first time that they experience offices,
requests, including telephone industry and a working day which is very different from
guidance interviews. school. Every year we are even more impressed and are
in awe of the feedback that providers make about the
quality of our students and how enthusiastic they are!”
@DHFS_careers
Please contact her via
We look forward to hopefully seeing the return of Work
careers@dronfield.derbyshire.sc
Experience in 2021/2022.
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At Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School we are committed to
providing students with outstanding careers guidance.
This means:
clear, impartial advice, information and guidance
about ALL the options available so you can
understand what they involve
DHFS are pleased to continue to work with Mrs http://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
support and guidance to help you make choices
Marshall, our independant Careers Advisor. and complete a career plan for the future
With years of experience, Mrs Marshall provides
impartial and unbiased advice to students and
parents concerning their career options and regular personal support and information on
pathways. Mrs Marshall also advises on training how well you are doing
and apprenticeship opportunities and further
education pathways.
All students have an entitlement to a careers
help to decide what to do next, including further
interview with Mrs Marshall.
learning, training and employment
She will also be available at parents evenings and
open evenings at the school, COVID-19
permitting.
a programme of careers education helping you
Would you like a careers interview? develop skills and knowledge to make choices
and the transition to work and learning
Email us at:
careers@dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
the opportunity to be invloved in making
decisions about things that effect your learning
an opportunity to set out an individual
Mr K Pickles - careers@dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
learning plan
an opportunity to learn about the world of work
Careers Library Opening Times Monday 8.30am - 4pm Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm
The careers library is situated in the LRC with Tuesday 8.30am - 4.30pm
@DHFS_careers Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
trained staff available to help you research
Wednesday 8.30am - 4.30pm
your career pathways and destinations.
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