Podcast
Questions and Answers
What should you do before applying for a permanent job or a college place?
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?
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?
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?
What should you do in relation to air tickets, visas, insurance, and medical matters for some destinations?
Who will be responsible for filling forms and answering letters while you are away?
Who will be responsible for filling forms and answering letters while you are away?
What is the main reason for school leavers in Britain to consider a gap year to be essential?
What is the main reason for school leavers in Britain to consider a gap year to be essential?
What does Shooting Star offer to school leavers for their gap year?
What does Shooting Star offer to school leavers for their gap year?
What kind of jobs does Shooting Star offer to school leavers for their gap year and future holidays?
What kind of jobs does Shooting Star offer to school leavers for their gap year and future holidays?
What do Australians and New Zealanders travel to Europe and North America for in large numbers?
What do Australians and New Zealanders travel to Europe and North America for in large numbers?
What does a gap year with Shooting Star mean for school leavers?
What does a gap year with Shooting Star mean for school leavers?
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.
