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Info - Woody's Webwatch
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Woody is a cheery careers guru with a passion for music, life, sport, media and photography. After a Classics degree at Exeter, Woody completed his PGCE at Cambridge, before settling to life in the Midlands and a position teaching Classics at Bablake. A leading mixed independent school, in Coventry. In 1998 he became Head of Careers and, continuing as a 6th Form tutor, has a wealth of experience about university applications. He is also webmaster, press officer and magazine editor for Bablake. His philos...
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PROFESSIONS - Woody's Webwatch
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Sites offering useful guidance for specific professions- much, much, much, much more to be added to this section. General careers information for 16-24 year olds. Inspirational short video clips/stories, and more besides, of career paths. One stop site for vast amount of general information. Key Graduate website with vital Options with Your Subject pages et al. ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS. RIBA)- Key source of information about architecture and related areas. CAN U CUT IT.
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Apps - Woody's Webwatch
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The Smartphone/ Tablet communities have been wild with frenzy about them and we have selected a range of apps that will entertain and educate! We will concentrate on Apple. Apps for iPhone or iPad, while fully aware of Android apps being alive and well. The vast majority of these apps are free or currently cost less than a pound but check before you buy. MOMA- Museum of Modern Art. STUDY@OU- Open University options. ROB BRYDON'S SMALL MAN IN A BOX. THE DAILY MASH (18 ). IMDB- Movie/ Actor database.
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Media - Woody's Webwatch
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Relax with some visual, musical magic. A little random but some of the artists and songs thoroughly rocking the 'Woody's Webwatch' world! KLAXON: MGAW's Magical Musical Mystery Tour will be back online in 2016. Watch this space!
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Work Experience - Woody's Webwatch
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It is obviously dependent upon the individual's needs but it is a myth that it has to be a full week or two in one place. Many years ago, that was the only valid definition, whereas now it does not have to be the only model. Any of the following are useful:. A week or two placement. For some professions or courses, it is important to show the commitment of a regular work experience placement or vital to fulfil the necessary entry requirements. A mix of half day or single full day visits. Those working to...
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Woody's Wisdom - Woody's Webwatch
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Advice from the wise guru for the path ahead. At every point of your education, there are ways of staying ahead of the rest:. Research and read- extend your knowledge. Taste and see- open days, taster days, work exp. Year 9: GCSE Options. Consider enjoyment, ability and necessity. Year 12: 11 Steps. The following are suggestions for staying ahead. Taster Sessions- unis, employers, prof bodies. Open Days- unis, employers. Websites- those best suited. Work Experience- new definition. Brit Gaps- get ahead.
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Clearing - Woody's Webwatch
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Don't panic but it is well worth looking at the courses available at places you originally applied to but rejected and others similar in case you need to act quickly on Results day. Also just make sure you have all your UCAS paperwork in 1 place ready to grab on Results day. Track passwords etc too. Prepare your CLEARING SURVIVAL KIT: Water, paper, pen, mobile with credit and charge, money to buy copy of Daily Telegraph for clearing vacancies (for courses/ phone numbers), internet connection, patience.
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POST 18 - Woody's Webwatch
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A General Glance- Applying for University (UK). The key official site for UK applications, with excellent sections for pupils, parents and advisers. Super site with plenty of independent advice. Applying for University (UK)- Admin and Tests. Biomedical Admissions Test asked for by a select number of Universities. Law Aptitude Test asked for by a select number of Universities. Help with admission to Cambridge and Oxford. Applying for University (UK)- Student Views. Choosing Directions- Helpful Online Tests.
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CVs - Woody's Webwatch
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CVs and COVERING LETTERS. Job Applications. Conveying your best side on paper/ online will continue to be a key tool in the increasingly competitive job market. I wrote the article below for Etc magazine on Landing an Interview via a CV and Covering Letter. How to Write a CV and Covering Letter (Etc Issue 21).
