Career development

£15 per hour

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At Scopious, we know that starting out in your career journey can be challenging, especially when it comes to making decisions about subject choices, post-16 options, and crafting your CV. We offer the support and resources you need to make informed choices, in the form of 1:1 session and online events.

CV/Cover letter guidance

Our 1:1 sessions include: 

1. CV/Cover Letter Guidance

How We Help: 
• Personalised Feedback: We review your existing CV and cover letter, providing tailored advice on how to improve them. 
• Highlighting Strengths: Learn how to effectively showcase your achievements, skills, and experiences to stand out to employers. 
• Building from Scratch: If you’re starting from zero, we guide you through the process of creating a strong, professional CV and cover letter from the ground up. 

UCAS Applications

Our 1:1 sessions include: 

2. UCAS Applications 

How We Help: 
• Crafting Personal Statements: We support you in writing compelling personal statements that reflect your unique qualities and aspirations. 
• Step-by-Step Guidance: From choosing courses to completing the application, we help you navigate the UCAS process with confidence. 
• Proofreading and Polishing: We offer detailed feedback and edits to ensure your application is polished and error-free. 

GCSE/A-Level Choices

Our 1:1 sessions include: 

3. GCSE/A-Level Choices 

How We Help: 
• Subject Selection Guidance: We help you choose the right GCSE and A-level subjects that align with your future career aspirations. 
• Understanding Requirements: Learn which subjects are essential for certain university courses and career paths. 
• Balancing Interests and Goals: We assist in finding a balance between subjects you enjoy and those that will open doors to your desired career. 

Online Events

Online Events

Scopious hosts talks with guest speakers including: recruiters, industry experts, business owners and executive coaches  providing specialist advice for all pathways.

Career Exploration

Online Events

1. Career Exploration 

• Interest and Skills Mapping: How to identify your interests and strengths, helping you discover potential career paths that match you. 
• Industry Insights: Learn about different careers, what they involve, and what qualifications or experience are needed. 
• Networking Opportunities: Connecting you to professionals and resources to further explore your chosen career paths. 

Post 16+ Options

Online Events

2. Post 16+ Options

• Exploring Pathways: Information on a range of post-16 options, including University, Apprenticeships, and Internships. 
• Decision-Making Support: Weighing the pros and cons of each option. 
• Application Advice: Tips and tricks to the perfect application for your pathway. 

Post 16+ Options

Online Events

3. Interview Preparation

• Strategy Development: Learn how to answer common interview questions and present yourself confidently. 
• Being professional: Master the top interview skills like the perfect handshake, eye-contact and greetings.

Personal development

£15 per hour

‘Work hard’. ‘Stay focused’. ‘Revise optimally’. These are superficial things we hear teachers often say to students. Here at Scopious, we understand the difficulties of being told what to do but not how to do them. Our tailed personal development sessions aim to tackle this by starting at the roots and nurturing the core fundamental skills of life to unlock your inner potential.  

This is offered in 1:1 sessions and online events hosted by Scopious. Our talks will include speakers such as professional athletes, entrepreneurs and people who have overcome adversity sharing their journeys and hoping to inspire our students. 

Areas we cover: 

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1. Discipline 
 
Techniques and strategies to develop the mind in order to become consistent with studies and balancing other life commitments 

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2. Self belief 
How to stay self-motivated to empower students to make bold decisions through building confidence

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3. Ambition 
How to set goals effectively but more importantly, how to stick to them to reach the best possible outcome

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4. Transferable skills 
Other essential tools that can be used personally and professionally eg. Public speaking, outlook, excel, writing emails.