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Choose 3 careers you're interested in (or your teacher has assigned) and research each one. Fill in every row of the comparison table. Use nationalcareers.service.gov.uk and prospects.ac.uk for accurate data.
| Route into this career | |||
| Qualifications needed | |||
| How long to qualify | |||
| Starting salary | |||
| 5-year salary | |||
| Typical day (3 tasks) | |||
| Key skills needed | |||
| Work-life balance | |||
| UK job demand (low/med/high) | |||
| Growth outlook (2030) |
Rate each career out of 5 for each factor (5 = best fit for you personally). Add up the scores. Which career scores highest overall?
Salary potential (1–5):
Matches my strengths (1–5):
Work-life balance (1–5):
Job security (1–5):
Total: / 20
Salary potential (1–5):
Matches my strengths (1–5):
Work-life balance (1–5):
Job security (1–5):
Total: / 20
Salary potential (1–5):
Matches my strengths (1–5):
Work-life balance (1–5):
Job security (1–5):
Total: / 20