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Career of the month

Year 13 – October

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October’s career of the month is…

Social researcher

Note down at least one thing you think you know about this career.

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October’s career of the month is… Social researcher

There are lots of roles that fall under the category of social researcher. Today we'll be hearing from Natasha, who’s a government social researcher.

Whilst you’re watching, think about the transferable skills you have that could relate to this career.

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Do you think this career might change in the future? Could AI impact working in this career?
Did you learn anything about the work environment or culture of this career? Did it make you more or less interested in this career?
What transferable skills could you apply to this career?
What are the next steps you’d take if you decided to pursue this career?

October’s career of the month is… Social researcher

Teacher’s notes:

This slide contains reflection questions about the career of the month. You could ask students to write down their answers, discuss in pairs or small groups, or discuss as a whole class.

The aim of this activity is for students to think about their own preferences, experiences, and skills and how these could relate to the career. Students are encouraged to draw links between skills used in their current school subjects and the career in the video. If students would like to know more about the career, encourage them to read the full career profile, which contains the following sections:

What you’ll do
Working hours and environment
Career path and progression
Skills required
Entry requirements
Related know-how guides
Related university subject profiles
Related career profiles
Explore
Labour Market Information (LMI)
People also liked…

Example answers:

The topics you research could change, as society changes. You might be able to use AI to help inform your research, like generating questionnaire ideas.
I learned that everyone on Natasha’s team has flexible working – this really appeals to me.
Organisation, communication, attention to detail, digital literacy, critical thinking, learning/research skills.
Volunteering, work experience, free online courses, exploring research-based degrees and apprenticeships.

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Subject of the month

Year 13 – October

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October’s subject of the month is…

Nutrition

Note down at least one thing you think you know about this subject.

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October’s subject of the month is… Nutrition

There are lots of degrees that fall under the category of nutrition. Today we'll be hearing from Ella, who’s a nutrition and dietetics student at the University of Surrey.

Whilst you’re watching, think about the progression opportunities leading from this subject.

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October’s subject of the month is… Nutrition

How could you network with professionals or students in this field to learn more about it?
Ella mentions lab work as part of her degree. Is this something that appeals to you? Why or why not?
How could the subjects you’re studying now help you prepare for university study of this subject?
What are some of the progression opportunities after studying this subject?

Teacher’s notes:

This slide contains reflection questions about the subject of the month. You could ask students to write down their answers, discuss in pairs or small groups, or discuss as a whole class.

The aim of this activity is for students to think about their own preferences, experiences, and skills and how these could relate to the subject. Students are encouraged to draw links between skills used in their current school subjects and the subject in the video. If students would like to know more about the subject, encourage them to read the full subject profile, which contains the following sections:

In a nutshell
Getting in
Prospects
Statement
Reference
Geek out
Recommendations: Read
Recommendations: Watch
Recommendations: Listen
Explore
People also liked…

Example answers:

Social media like LinkedIn, contacting a local university, seeing if my school/college has an alumni network.
Yes – it sounds useful to apply what you’re learning in lectures to lab work.
Biology – this will help me to understand the impact of different food types and nutrients on the body.
Being a dietician, working with the NHS, working in a hospital, working in public health, working in the community, working in product development, working in food science, working with athletes.

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