Year 13s and careers
advisors: here's your chance to speak directly to rail
employers
Working on the railway is just about tracks and trains,
right? And I can only get a job if I’m good with maths? Wrong!
Next week is Rail Week 2017. It aims to bust loads of myths about what
working in rail is really like. These myths could be standing between
you and your dream job!
So here we’ll answer your questions about careers in rail – plus join our Rail Week forum today to question
top employers directly!
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1. Is it
all about tracks?
Working in rail is all about engineering, right? And I
would spend all day out on the tracks? Nope! In fact, there are loads
of different career routes in the sector that many people aren’t aware
of. Everything from customer service and marketing to interior design
and even archaeology are possible.
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2. Is it
only for people with a particular skillset?
Most people think you have to be excellent at science
and maths to get a job in rail. But in fact there are jobs for young
people with a wide range
of skill sets – from great communication skills to
adaptability. There are even roles for creative types.
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3. Do I
need a degree to get started?
If you're in year 13 (or you're advising year 13s)
you'll be thinking about the various options and routes into work.
It might come as a surprise to learn that you don’t need actually a
degree to get a job in rail. There are a wide range of apprenticeships where you can train (sorry
we couldn’t resist) on the job, earning a salary at the same time. You
can even become a highly skilled engineer this way!
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Year 13s
and careers advisors! Do you have more questions? Now you can ask
employers yourself...
Our Rail Week forum is your chance to learn about
careers in rail by talking to rail employers directly. You can get
tailored advice by asking about different career paths, skills,
apprenticeships and loads more! This is particularly useful if
you're in year 13 and you're thinking about your next steps.
Rail Week 2017 is taking place from 9-13 October.
But you can ask your questions right now - and here's how to do it in 3
easy steps:
1. Create a
free account
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3. Ask a
question
- Click the big pink Ask a question
button (see pic on the right).
- Fill out the simple form.
- Hit submit, and hey presto, your question will
appear in the forum!
- You'll get an email alert when someone replies
- employers will start responding during Rail Week, 9-13 October.
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What can I
ask?
Anything you like (provided it's rail related and
careers related...)! Here are some ideas:
- Can I begin a high-skilled job in rail without
going to uni? If so, how?
- What rail careers are open to arts and
humanities students?
- I'm thinking about studying engineering at uni.
What specific areas will help me into a career in rail? Do I need
to go to university?
- I feel like rail is mainly for guys. Persuade
me I'm wrong.
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Thanks
Success at School Team
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