Example of a report
Comments
To the Principal
A report on the school career day
Career day, held on the 20th September this year, gave many
students an opportunity to discuss their existing career plans with
experienced professionals. This report outlines what students felt
the day offered them, what they most enjoyed about careers day
and what they learned as well as how the day could have been
improved further.
Insights
All of those who had been asked to present on their industry were
honest and open about what they see as the pros and cons within
their fields. This new knowledge required students to think
critically about how and whether various career paths may suit
their individual interests and values. Most people enjoyed the
skills and personality quiz which we took part in before break.
Whilst many found it fun to reflect on themselves through the
quiz, resulting in high levels of engagement, some said that the
results have made them think about niche career paths which they
had never considered before.
Highlights
Having discussed the career day with classmates, I noticed that
some aspects of the day were mentioned consistently. Particular
highlights included the set of presentations outlined in A Day in
the life and the time set aside to talk with visitors who had each
been set up on their own table. Whilst a small number of students
did find it difficult to drop into conversations and intimidating to
approach somebody for a specific discussion about a career which
they had only just been introduced to, others were more confident.
It was suggested that some less formal time being to mingle at the
beginning may have resulted in more beneficial or easier
interactions.
Comments
Learning
The majority of students overwhelmingly enjoyed the career day
and learned a lot about themselves and what they might want to
do in the future. The personality quiz certainly helped me to
progress with my own thinking and the presentations promoted
me to look more closely at joining the navy rather than pursuing a
career in banking which I had been considering beforehand.
To summarise, I personally feel that the careers day was well
organised with plenty of different industries involved and overall
was very useful. I recommend that the day is also run for future
year groups, with changes incorporated as you see fit as I believe
they will be able to benefit similarly.
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