What's Next - Career Advice with Anna Howell

Find the full transcript https://www.theresilientacademy.co.uk/podcast-subscriber Navigating Post-School Pathways: Insights for Parents and Students In this episode of the Resilient Kid Podcast, the host chats with career advisor Anna Howell about guiding children through the choices available after high school. Anna, sharing her wealth of experience from both Wales and Abu Dhabi, discusses the intricacies of the UCAS system, university applications, personal statements, and the benefits of work experience. She highlights alternatives to university, like apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, emphasizing the importance of passion in personal statements and the value of practical work experience. Anna also provides advice for those unsure about their future paths and encourages the use of various resources and professional guidance to explore options thoroughly. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the Resilient Kid Podcast with Anna Howell 00:59 Reminiscing: From Abu Dhabi to Careers in Wales 03:50 Anna's Journey: From Nursing to Career Advising 08:30 Understanding UCAS and University Applications 17:39 The Impact of COVID-19 on Students' Learning and Development 20:52 Exploring University and Alternative Education Paths 27:37 Crafting a Standout Personal Statement 28:34 The Importance of Passion and Work Experience 29:36 Leveraging Contacts for Work Experience 31:38 Showcasing Resilience and Independence 33:31 The Drafting Process of Personal Statements 35:09 Understanding University Application Timelines 38:25 Exploring Alternatives to University 41:10 The Value of Degree Apprenticeships 46:40 Final Advice and Career Guidance Resources LINKS MENTIONED BY ANNA  https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples#google_vignette https://icould.com/ https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/writing-personal-statement/how-write-personal-statement USEFUL LINKS Sign up to our newsletter: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/240667/93026367927485942/share Waitlist for “The Resilient Teen Book”: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/240667/99191751839844341/share Waitlist for "The Teen Coaches": https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/240667/99186184125678667/share Get “A Parents Guide To Raising A Resilient Kid” Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739302605 SOCIAL LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resilientkiduk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresilientkid/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/resilientkid/ Pinterest: https://za.pinterest.com/resilientacademy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theresilientkid957 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-costello Website: https://www.theresilientacademy.co.uk/