Gap Year
If you do not feel ready to go straight into another course once you have finished college or sixth form , or if you are still deciding about what you want to do next , you could always do a gap year .
A gap year is constructive time out to volunteer , travel and / or work .
Gap years give you the opportunity to increase your independence , potentially gain experience of new cultures , understand what career you might enjoy and help you to learn more about yourself , your skills and your qualities .
Gap years can be seen as one way to improve your CV by gaining relevant work experience in a particular field . You can develop key skills , try out different industries , and demonstrate your interest in a particular field of work .
Speak to your careers department for more information .
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Planning your gap year will be critical . You need to ensure it works for you and your goals and that universities and employers will be able to see the value in this time out .
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