1. Truth or myth?

2. A Careers adviser will tell me what to do.... • An adviser cannot tell you what to do. • They can discuss your ideas and guide you to help you make an informed decision based on what might be right for you.

3. I can’t make a living out of a hobby... • Who says so? • Combining skill and interest = great career choice? • You could start your own business. • Make sure you research all aspects of turning your hobby into a career. • You may need to do some training to make a hobby into a career.

4. Earning lots of money will make me happy... • Most people work 71% of their year • Over a lifetime we might spend 31½ years of our life working • Salary is important but we also need to get job satisfaction too

5. Once I choose a career – I am stuck with it forever... • Many people change career many times – developing different skills as they progress. • You may have to retrain. • Getting a range of qualifications gives you more choices.

6. If my best friend is happy with a particular career/ job then I will be too... • What works for someone may not necessarily work for you even if you have a lot in common. • If someone you know has a career that interests you, look into it, but be aware of the fact that it may not necessarily be a good fit for you.

7. All I have to do is pick an career... things will fall into place after that… • Choosing a career is a great start. • You need a career action plan with all the steps you need to take to make sure you achieve your goals.

8. There's very little I can do to learn about a career without actually working in it… • Real experience is great but not always possible. • How else could you find out more?

9. It never too early to start planning for the future you want...... • You need to invest time in choosing a career to make sure it is right for you.... • Invest time in your qualifications to give you more choices..... • Start researching by using your CareersInc school website www.careersincportal.co.uk/yourschoolname