Sector SpotlightExplore 8 major UK career sectors

8 Sectors to Explore

Healthcare & Life Sciences - NHS, pharma, mental health, research Creative & Digital - tech, gaming, design, social media Engineering & Construction - civil, electrical, green energy, architecture Education & Early Years - teaching, SEND, early years, school leadership Finance & Professional Services - banking, accountancy, law, HR Hospitality & Tourism - hotels, events, travel, catering Agriculture & Environment - farming, conservation, environmental science Public Services - police, NHS management, local government, armed forces

ActivitySector Research Challenge

In pairs8 min

You and your partner are given one sector each. In 8 minutes: (1) Name 5 jobs in your sector, (2) Find the average salary range, (3) Find one surprising fact about this sector, (4) Prepare a 1-minute 'sell' of why someone should consider this sector. Then present back to the group.

Discussion

Sector Discussion

1Which sector surprised you most?

2Which sector has the most jobs near where you live?

3Which sector do you think will grow the most in the next 20 years?

4Name a sector you'd never considered before today.