1. 1
NOTE: All information in this document is subject to change and personal interpretation,
please use it with this in mind, but I hope you find it useful. Copyright Adrian L Mills 2015
Student Career Path Examples:
How to get to where
you want to go
for Your Career.
Date: 05/10/2015
Version V1.0 Roles

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Index
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/index.htm
What is in this guide?
See the career options available with different roles and
qualifications and the qualifications you need at each stage, but
remember there are many other factors affecting your career.
Pg. 3 Illustrative career paths index
Pg. 32 Sample Salaries & Qualifications
Pg. 33 Create your own path!
University:
To go to university you will have to get minimum number of ‘A’-
Levels with the appropriate grade
e.g.: 4 A-Level @ Grade A / B or
3 A-Level @ Grade C or above
It will vary a lot depending on the course and needs to be
checked for the degree you want to do
Activities/Sports etc and any work you do whilst at School will all
help you in your opportunities to get work and a University
Place.
Subjects:
Certain courses/careers will require special subjects to be
studied i.e technical roles will require Maths, English and
Science subjects at certain grades. Foreign languages are
always useful and appropriate artistic subjects for artistic roles.
Experience
Experience counts for a lot; part-time work, summer jobs and
voluntary jobs are all helpful and builds on experience. Sporting
and other achievement also count. E.g. Duke of Edinburgh
Award, Chief Scout, County/National sports events etc.
Salaries:
Included in this guide are only for guidance and will vary
considerably. Factors will include: Location, Shift Work, On Call,
Unsociable Hours, Special Working Arrangements and Special
Contract Negotiations. Note salaries quoted may not be current.

3. 3
Illustrative Career Paths
Illustrative Career Paths:
These career paths are illustrative and all factors may vary, there are
many other considerations including but not limited to:
- Location
- Economical circumstances ( jobs available, etc.)
- Making the most of opportunities
- Personal commitment
- Updates/input please send to Adrian_Mills1@btinternet.com
Index of jobs listed:
Pg. 4 Army (Armed Forces)
Pg. 5 Accounting & Finance
Pg. 6 Acting/Music/Performing Arts/Dance
Pg. 7 Commercial Pilot
Pg. 8 Computer Systems Developer
Pg. 9 Dentistry
Pg. 10 Delivery Driver
Pg. 11 Electrician/Plumbing
Pg. 12 Engineering (Mechanical/Production/Electrical)
Pg. 13 Environmental Role
Pg. 14 Farming/Agriculture
Pg. 15 Fire-fighter
Pg. 16 Hairdresser
Pg.17 Investment Banking
Pg. 18 Journalist /communications/ Media
Pg. 19 Law / Legal Profession
Pg. 20 Medical Career
Pg. 21 Nursing
Pg. 22 Police Officer
Pg. 23 Public Transport
Pg. 24 Retail and Sales
Pg. 25 Social Worker
Pg. 26 Sports Coach
Pg. 27 Sports Physiotherapist
Pg. 28 Primary & Secondary School Teaching
Pg. 29 University Lecturer (Teaching & Research)
Pg. 30 Blue Chip Corporate Graduate
Pg. 31 Unskilled Work/Unemployment Benefit
Education
Further Education/ Qualifications
Final Role
Sidesteps
Temporary Jobs
Different Paths – all other colours

4. 4
Army (Armed Forces)
5 A* / C GCSEs
(Maths, English)
16 – 18 yrs
A-Level – Maths, English, Science,
History, Geography, IT or PE
Squadron
Selection Board
Degree- Core Subjects -
Maths, History, Geography, Sciences,
Business
Officer Selection Board
- Sandhurst (18-24 yrs, £~15k)
General
Private
£~15k
Lance Corporal
Corporal
Sergeant
Warrant Officer 1
Warrant Officer 2
Colour Sergeant 2nd Lieutenant
£~24 – 40k
Lieutenant
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel
Captain
Army Cadet Force
http://www.army.mod.uk/join/join.aspx
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/Careers/Careers-Introduction
http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
5yrs
10 – 15yrs
Vocational Course
i.e Public Services
16-18yrs

5. 5
GCSE
(Maths, English)
Financial
Consultancy
Chartered
Institute of
Accounting
Course
Various
Commercial Roles
Finance Director
£~100k+
Qualified Commercial
Accountant
£~50k+
Accounting & Finance
CMA Cost &
Management
Accountant
Graduate
Trainee
Accounting
Firm
Graduate
Trainee
Commercial
Firm
Qualified Chartered
Accountant
£~60k+
University Degree
Age 18 – 22yrs
Accounts Cleric
Bookkeeper
Age 18 – 65yrs: £~25k
A-Level Book Keeping
Course
Pass Pass
http://www.careers-in-accounting.com/
http://www.collegegrad.com/career/accountingcareer.shtml
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
Company Schemes
i.e PWC
ABB-ACC required
Accounting
Apprenticeship
5 GCSEs A*-C
including B in maths

6. 6
GCSE
A-Level
Preferred Subjects:
Drama/ Media etc
University / Stage
School
Performance Arts
Degree (Drama, etc.)
Age: 18-22 yrs
Own Production/
Solo Show
£~5 – 30k+
Production
(Theater/Stage/Film)
£~20 – 40k (or Hollywood Star)
- Ad-Hoc Work
- Adverts
£~5 – 1,000 /hour
Part Time Work
(To Pay the Bills)
Need:
- Agent
- Portfolio
Obtain an
Equity Card
School Production/
Show/Performance
Amateur Production/
Show/Performance
University
Production/
Show/Performance
Part-Time
Productions/
Acting/
Performance
http://www.equity.org.uk/jobs-career/
http://actorscentre.co.uk/
Acting/Music/Performing Arts/Dance
Note: Acting/
Performing
jobs can mean
that you may
be unemployed
50% to 80%.
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

7. 7
GCSE
(Grade A*-C)
A-Level
(Physics preferred)
Private Pilot
Licence
University
RAF Pilot/
Armed Forces
Airline Pilot
Training Scheme
Fixed WingHelicopter
Co-Pilot Airline
£~50k
Fully Qualified Pilot
Private Pilot
Contract Pilot
Helicopter
Commercial/
Contract Pilot
£~50k+
Chief Pilot
£~120 – 150k
Airline Captain Other Flying Roles
Airline Management/
Operations
Commercial Pilot
http://www.balpa.org/Become-A-Pilot.aspx
http://www.bafuturepilot.com/
Test Pilot
£~60k +
Airline Flight
Attendant
up to 25k
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

8. 8
GSCE
(inc. Maths, Science, English)
University Degree
Computer Science related
18 – 23 yrs
Product Developer
2 – 5yrs
A-Level (inc. Maths)
1st Appointment: IT Development
2 – 5yrs, Age 25 - 30
Graduate Trainee Scheme
1 – 2 yrs, Age 23 – 25yrs, £~15 – 30k
IT Product / Application Strategy Director
£~100k +
Computer Systems Developer
Application Developer
2 – 5 yrs
Application Development
Team Leader
2 – 5yrs
Product Development Team
Leader
2 – 5 yrs
Sales/Marketing
Product
Development
Manager
Product
Specialist
Sales/Marketing
Application
Development
Manager
Application
Specialist
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/systems_developer_job_description.htm
http://www.iap.org.uk/main/a-career-in-it/
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
Vocational Course
Computing/IT
16-18 yrs

9. 9
5 A*- C GSCE
(inc. Science)
College – 3 A levels
(Inc. Biology)
Hygenist / Therapist
£18k - £22k for 3 years
Dentistry
NVQ Level 3
Dental Nursing - 2 Years
Own Practice
£~30k - 100k +
1 yr FND Course
Dental Science
Qualified Hygenist
£30k - £50k
Dental Nurse
£~16k - 24k
Manager
£~18k - £22k
Head Nurse
£~20k - £24k
University Dentistry
5 Years
Specialist
2 Years
Dentist
£~50k - £120k
Specialist
£80k - £120k
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by-career/dental-team/careers-in-the-dental-team/dentist/

10. 10
Delivery, HGV, Specialist Driver
GCSE
Not required but need basic Maths
& English
Logistics Training
C1 licence training
Pass in medical, theory &
practical
Van Driver
£13,000-£26,000
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
CPC
Driver Certificate of
Professional Competence
REQUIRED:
Clean Drivers Licence
Specialist Vehicle Driver
e.g. Cranes, Long/ Wide
vehicles, Dangerous goods
etc.
£20,000-£40,000
Min age likely 25 yrs
HGV (Lorry) Driver
£15,000-£30,000
HGV licence
(Heavy Goods Vehicle)
Specialist training and
categories
Specialist licence
e.g. Cranes, extra
long vehicles,
dangerous goods etc
Specialist training
and categories
http://www.mylgv.co.uk/training-information/dvla-enquiries

11. 11
GSCE
City & Guilds
Part Time
NIC / ECA (Electrical
Contractors’ Association)
Plumbing Qualifications
Practicing Electrician/
Plumber
Qualified Electrician/Plumber
Age 25 – 65; £~30k+
Electrician/Plumber
NVQ
Part Time
OND HND Tech
Part-/Full Time
Apprentice
Part Time
Trainee
Work
Ongoing
Product Training
& Certification
Building Maintenance Sole Trader
/ Own Business
http://www.electacourse.com/electrician.htm
http://www.electricalqualifications.co.uk/apprenticeroute.php l
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

12. 12
Engineering
(Mechanical/Production/Electrical)
A-Level
(Maths, 2 – 4 Science Subjects)
GCSE
(Maths, 2 – 4 Science Subjects)
Graduate Trainee
Blue Chip Company
1 – 2 yrs
Science/Engineering
University Degree
18 – 23yrs
Research & Development
Roles
Production/Operations
Director
£~100k+
Modern Apprentice
Engineering
Subject
Product Engineer
2 – 10yrs
Production
Engineering
http://www.imeche.org/Home
http://www.ieee.org/index.html
http://www.ice.org.uk/
http://www.rolls-royce.com/careers/index.jsp
http://www.baesystems.com/Careers/
Research
Director
£~100k+
Engineering
Director
£~100k+
Industry
Consultant
£~100k+
Project LeaderOperation/Production
Roles
Engineering
Team Leader
Engineering
Specialist
Production Roles
5 – 10yrs
Member of
Professional Body
- Institute of Mechanical
Engineers
- Institute of Electrical/
Electronics Engineers
- Or other discipline
professional body
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
Vocational
Diploma

13. 13
Environmental Role
GCSiE
(Maths, 2 Scence Subjects)
Environmental /Science
University Degree
18 – 23yrs
Environmental
Specialist
Environmental Scientist
Junior Role
Environmental Officer
for Company
Environmental
Consultant
Environmental
Journalist / Media
Environmental
Research & Education
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/environmental_consultant_job_description.htm
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
A-levels
Maths, biology & chemistry
preferred
Vocational Course
i.e Fishery management
Environmental
sustainability

14. 14
Farming/Agriculture
GCSE
(Maths, English, Geography)
A-Level
(e.g. Geography, Biology)
University Degree
Age 18 – 22yrs
Agriculture
Basic Trainee
£5.95/hr
Labourer
Farm Manager/Owner
£20k - £1 mill
Supervisor
Experienced Farm Worker
Herdsperson, Shepherd,
Horticulturalist etc
Specialist
Farming
Contractor
e.g. Combines
Part-time Work
On a farm
£5.95/hr
Apprenticeship
From £3.75/hr
There are many
different farm types
which you may have
to choose:
- Cereals
- General Cropping
- Horticulture
- Pigs
- Poultry
- Dairy
- Grazing Livestock
Manager
£30k - £100k

15. 15
Firefighter
GCSE
Not required but preferred GCSEs A*-C
Station Manager
& HQ roles
£36,000 +
Fire & Safety
Consultant/ Manager
/ Investigator
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
College
Fire Service Pre
Recruitment Access
CourseUnder 18s
Young Firefighter
Scheme
Vocational
Public services
NVQ Emergency
Fire Services
Firefighter
£21,000 +
Crew Manager
£30,000
Volunteer
Firefighter
Fire Service
Specialist e.g.
Investigator
Fire Prevention
http://www.fireservice.co.uk/recruitment

16. 16
Hairdresser
GCSE
College
(Age 16 – 18yrs)
Apprentice
16-20 yrs
Minimum Wage
Part – Time
Assistant
From 14 yrs
Min wage
NVQ Course
NVQ Level 1
Basics
NVQ Level 2
Junior Position
NVQ Level 3
Qualified Hairdresser
Qualified
Hairdresser
20 yrs +
Be Your Own Boss
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/job-profile/health-beauty-jobs/hairdresser-job-description
Specialist
Film, Fashion
Shoots etc

17. 17
Investment Banking
A-Level
(min. 4, Age 16 – 18yrs)
GCSE
Master’s Degree (Post Graduate
Qualification) poss part-time (2yrs)
Analyst
£~30 + (inc. bonus)
Associate
£~100 + (inc. bonus)
Vice President
£~200 + (inc. bonus)
Department Head
£~500k + (inc. bonus)
University Degree
(~18 – 22yrs)
Director / Principal
£~250 + (inc. bonus)
Managing Director / Partner
£~300k + (inc. bonus)
Extensiveandirregularworkinghours+massivestress!
http://www.careers-in-finance.com/ib.htm
http://www.wikijob.co.uk/wiki/investment-banking
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

18. 18
GCSE English Lit, Language,
Specialist subjets e.g History,
science, current Affairs
A-Level
Preferred Subjects:
English, specialist
subjects Media etc
University
Relevant Journalist
subject preferred
Journalist apprentiship
or similar FE course
Age: 18-22 yrs
National
Newspaper/
Magazine
Features desk
Local Paper/
Specialist
magazines
School
Magazine
Magazine for a
club Specialist
interests/
Articles
written,
published,
Show/
Performance
University
Publications/
magazines etc
Journalist/ Communications/ Media
Note: What newspaper/
Magazines do you read?
What articles have you
written? Where are they
published?
Show you are passonate
about your career
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
Freelance
Journalist
Interest
magazine
Editor
Magazine/
Newspaper/
Broadcasting
Corporate
communications
Marketing etc
Broadcasting
Reporter
News room
/ media /
Broadcasting
Roles
http://www.nuj.org.uk/
http://cioj.co.uk/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/jts

19. 19
GCSE
preferred A*-B
A-Level
English &
History preferred
at grade A*/A
University
Law Degree
3yrs, Age: 18 – 21yrs
Business
Profession
Judge
30 – 70yrs, £~70 – 80k
Solicitor
25 – 65yrs, £~25 – 85k+
Other Degree
3yrs
Law Conversion Course
1yr, Age 21 – 65yrs
Legal Profession Course
1year
Solicitor
Trainee (2yrs)
Law / Legal Profession
http://www.lawcareersnow.com/
http://juniorlawyers.lawsociety.org.uk/career
Pupillage
1yr
Barrister
25 – 65yrs, £~40 – 50k+
Magistrate
Justice of the
Peace (JP)
25 – 65yrs; £0
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

20. 20
GCSE
A-Level
Care Assistant
16 – 65 yrs
£~10 – 18k
Ambulance
Service
Trainee
University
Medical Degree
(7yrs), Age: 18-25
Nursing Degree
(3yrs), Age 18 - 22
General Practitioner
25 yrs +
£~50 – 120k +
Hospital Role
Consultant
~30 yrs +
£~80k +
Registered
Nurse
£~25 – 30k
Ward Manager
£~35 – 40k
Qualified
Ambulance Driver
£~25k
Parademic
£~30k
Management Specialist
Specialist
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/career.shtml
http://www.medicalcareers.nhs.uk/
Medical Career
No Qualifications
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

21. 21
Nursing
GCSE
Science, Maths, English A* - C
A-Level
Preferably Science Subjects
Nursing Degree
3 years
College
Clinical
Placements
Unpaid
Adult Ward
Nurse
£30k
Qualified/Registered
Nurse
£25 – 30k
Children’s
Ward Nurse
£30k
Midwifery
Ward Nurse
£30k
Learning
Disability
Ward Nurse
£30k
Mental
Health
Ward Nurse
£30k
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
http://www.rcn.org.uk/nursing/becomenurse
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/

22. 22
Police Officer
GCSE
A-Level
Probationary Period
2yrs, Age: 18 – 20, £~22-28k
Police Constable
£~24 – 31k
Sergeant
After 3,5 yrs service, Age ~23 – 25+
£~30 – 40k
Inspector
Chief Inspector
After 12 yrs service, Age 31 – 35+,
£~40 – 50k
Chief Superintendent
£~60 – 90k
Superintendent
Special Constable
18+ yrs
http://www.metpolicecareers.co.uk/index.html
http://policerecruitment.homeoffice.gov.uk/index.html
Community
Officer
18+ yrs
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
Vocational Course
Public services diploma

23. 23
GCSE
Health and
Safety Training
Health and
Safety Training
Train or Tube
Driver Operator
21 – 65yrs
£~22 – 50k +
Training
Bus Driver
21 – 65yrs
£~15 – 25k
(Overtime)
Train Mechanics
and Training
Hackney (Black)
Cab Driver
21 – 65yrs
£~21k +
Full UK Driving
LicencePSV Licence
Psychometric
Exams
Psychometric
Exams
Internal Exams
Internal Exams
Knowledge Test
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/jobs/default.aspx
http://www.becomeataxidriver.org.uk/
Public Transport
Mini Cab
Driver
21 – 65yrs
£~15k +
Train Driving
Exam
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

24. 24
Retail and Sales
GCSE
GCSEs A*-C
A-Level
(Age 16 – 18yrs)
University Degree
Marketing/Retail/Sales etc
(~18 – 22yrs)
Graduate Scheme
1 – 2 yrs, Age 23 – 25yrs, £~15 – 30k
Part Time Work
Retail Shop – Min
Wage
Work Experience
Summer Internship
Paid/unpaid
Postgrad/Masters
Buying/Purchasing/Marketing etc
(~18 – 22yrs)
Shop Assistant
16-20 yrs
£12-15k
Department
Manager
Marketing
Floor Manager
20-25 yrs
Shop Manager
25 yrs +
Area Manager
50k plus
Department
Manager
Retail
Department
Manager
HR
Department
Manager
Sales
There are
many other
Department
Manager
roles.
http://www.retailcareers.co.uk/
http://jobsearch.monster.com/search/?q=retail
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

25. 25
Social Worker
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
Private care homes / Prisons/ Young and Adult
care
£~26 – 40k
A- Levels x 2
Undergraduate Social Work
Degree (HCPC Approved)
(3 Years) Age:18 – 21yrs
Post-Graduate Social Work
Degree (HCPC Approved)-
(2 Years) 22 – 24yrs
Starting Salary – NHS Trust /
Young and Adult Care
£~19.5 – 25k
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/socialworker.aspx
GCSE x 5
inc. Maths and English
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/socialworker.aspx

26. 26
GCSE
Subjects PE, Biology +3
A-Level – PE, Biology,
History
(2 Years) Age:16 – 18yrs
Advanced
Coaching
qualifications
(2 Years)
College Courses – Chosen
sport of your choice
(2 Years) 16 – 18yrs
University Degree – Sports Coaching,
Physiotherapy, Psychology, Sports Science
(3 Years) Age:18 – 21yrs
School & Club Coaching:
4 – 8 Years
£~12 – 30k
Advanced College
Qualifications –
Both internal &
external
Senior Coaching
– Senior International,
Professional Club
25 – 65yrs; £~24 - 40k
Sports Management
(Sports Centre)
25 – 65yrs; £~19 – 40k
http://www.sportscoachuk.org/
http://www.imspa.co.uk/jobs/career_advice.html
Sports Coach
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

27. 27
Sports Physiotherapist
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
High Profile Athletes / Sports Teams
£~40k +
GCSE
Subjects PE, Biology +3
A-Level – PE, Biology,
History
(2 Years) Age:16 – 18yrs
College Courses – Chosen
sport of your choice
(2 Years) 16 – 18yrs
University Degree – Sports Physiotherapy,
Sports Science
(3 Years) Age:18 – 21yrs
Public Sector Organisation –
Physiotherapist
£~22 – 30k
Private Sector Organisation –
High Street Clinic
£~30 – 40k
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/sportsphysiotherapist.aspx

28. 28
GCSE
Deputy Head Teacher
Head of Year Group
Head Teacher
Senior Leadership Team
Head Teacher
Deputy Head Teacher
Primary School Secondary School
Class Teacher Specialist Subject Teacher
Primary & Secondary School Teaching
A-Level
University Degree
(Related to subjects to teach)
Teacher Training Year (PGCE)
http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/atoz/recognition-leaflets/becoming_a_teacher.pdf
http://www.tda.gov.uk/?sc_lang=en-GB
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

29. 29
University Lecturer
(Teaching & Research)
A-Level
(~16 – 18yrs)
GCSE
Master’s Degree
(~21 – 23yrs)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
(~23 – 27yrs)
Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
University Leader
(Age ~60+)
University Degree
(~18 – 21yrs)
Reader
Professor
Extraordinaryteaching,administrativeandresearchskillsrequired
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

30. 30
Blue Chip Corporation Graduate
GCSE
check minimum GCSE requirement.
YOU
A-levels
Check minimum UCAS points requirement.
Other Important factors
Useful to have interests
and hobbies outside of
work/education.
Work Experience crucial:
•Voluntary work
•Weekend/
•part time jobs
•Vacation jobs
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
Copyright Adrian Mills
Industrial placement (optional)
Industrial placement (part of university course)
optional – either at the target company or
elsewhere
University (years 1&2)
Complete University
Any subject permitted however 2.1 (upper
second class) degree minimum
Begin Company Graduate Scheme

31. 31
School from 16/18 years
Unskilled Work
Fast Food Restaurant
£~5 – 10 per hour
Store Assistant
£~5 – 10 per hour
Cleaning
£~5 – 10 per hour
Refuse Collection
£~11 – 30k p.a.
Waiter / Waitress
£~5 – 10 per hour
Pub/Bar Work
£~5 – 10 per hour
National Minimum Wage rates 2011:
Aged 18 – 20 £4.98 per hour = ~ £10,000 pa
Aged 21 + £6.08 per hour = ~ £12,000 pa
Receptionist
£~5 – 10 per hour
Jobless
Government Support 2011:
Aged 16 – 24: £53.45 per week = ~ £2,800pa
Aged 25 or over: £67.50 per week = £3,500pa
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.

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Very important This table is only indicative, they may vary to other salaries used in this document. and all
factors will be dependant on number other influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for
more detailed information.
Sample Salaries & Qualifications
Note: This is for Guidance ONLY

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Create your own Career path!
What GCSE’s do you need?
YOU
First Job or Further Education
(University etc)
Subject(s)/ Course
What A Levels or equivalent do you
need?
Other Important factors
Hobbies/Interest
Outside achievements
e.g. Sports, Clubs, scouts,
guides, sports captain,
tours.
Work Experience:
•Voluntary work
•Weekend/
•part time jobs
•Vacation jobs
Travel Experience
Expeditions.
Educational sponsored
programmes
Very important This career path is only indicative and all factors will be dependant on number other
influences, it is your responsibility to check relevant websites for more detailed information.
Copyright Adrian Mills

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Further Information
If you have any suggestions or
updates please contact:
Adrian Mills
Email: adrian_mills1@btinternet.com
Good luck with your Career.