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Guidance – Claire Preston says the Work Ready Collective’ s nine pillars can help set you up for careers success.
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I f you’ re between 14 and 18, you’ re at an exciting crossroads with countless opportunities opening up.
Claire Preston was the inaugural Tees Businesswoman of the Year in 2018. She is a director of the High Tide charity and, alongside Lou Robey, is a co-founder of the newly-launched Work Ready Collective, helping young people prepare for the world of work.
Here’ s Claire’ s advice on making yourself work-ready …
It can feel a bit daunting to choose your next step – whether that’ s further study or starting work – but being work-ready has never been more important as new jobs emerge and the world of work rapidly evolves.
There are very specific skills employers are looking for when they recruit and on a day-to-day basis once you’ ve secured your job, which are separate from your exam grades and vocational capability.
But don’ t worry – there are lots of things you can do to develop these essential skills that they – and you – need.
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