Gap Year Planning: Shooting Star
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What should you do before applying for a permanent job or a college place?

  • Design your gap year in outline (correct)
  • Allow plenty of time to settle back home on your return
  • Be flexible with travel plans
  • Sort out the admin in plenty of time
  • What should you research in advance if you are considering work experience during your gap year?

  • Settling back home on your return
  • Job opportunities (correct)
  • Sorting out the admin in plenty of time
  • Travel plans flexibility
  • Where can you find ideas for job opportunities during your gap year?

  • College career services
  • Recruitment agencies
  • Shooting Star website (correct)
  • Your own personal network
  • What should you do in relation to air tickets, visas, insurance, and medical matters for some destinations?

    <p>Sort out the admin in plenty of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will be responsible for filling forms and answering letters while you are away?

    <p>You yourself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for school leavers in Britain to consider a gap year to be essential?

    <p>To gain overseas experience and improve their CV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Shooting Star offer to school leavers for their gap year?

    <p>Training followed by appropriate employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of jobs does Shooting Star offer to school leavers for their gap year and future holidays?

    <p>Interesting outdoor adventure jobs like sailing and snowboarding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Australians and New Zealanders travel to Europe and North America for in large numbers?

    <p>To gain overseas experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a gap year with Shooting Star mean for school leavers?

    <p>Professional training and international adventure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Preparing for a Gap Year

    • Before applying for a permanent job or a college place, research and preparation are essential
    • Research is necessary if considering work experience during a gap year

    Gap Year Opportunities

    • Ideas for job opportunities during a gap year can be found through various sources
    • Shooting Star offers school leavers opportunities for their gap year and future holidays

    Travel Arrangements

    • Research and arrangements for air tickets, visas, insurance, and medical matters are necessary for some destinations
    • These arrangements are crucial for a smooth and successful gap year

    Responsibility and Support

    • School leavers should assign a responsible person to fill forms and answer letters while they are away
    • Shooting Star provides support to school leavers during their gap year

    Importance of Gap Years

    • A gap year is considered essential for school leavers in Britain to gain valuable experience and skills
    • A gap year with Shooting Star provides school leavers with opportunities to explore and develop their skills

    Gap Year Experiences

    • Australians and New Zealanders travel to Europe and North America in large numbers for gap year experiences
    • A gap year with Shooting Star offers a unique and enriching experience for school leavers

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    Discover the benefits of taking a gap year and explore the opportunities offered by Shooting Star for school leavers. Learn about overseas experience and training that can enhance your CV and broaden your horizons.

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