The first step is all about figuring out what you really want to do. In part this is about looking inward, and figuring out what you love to do, what you are good at, what interests you. However it is also important to get information about what opportunities are out there, and find out more about the careers you are considering. The resources here will set you off on that journey.
Maisie Williams speaking on ‘Don't strive to be famous, strive to be talented’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTYOpfGvlwc
Angela Duckworth speaking about grit and resilience for success
Amy MacLeod talks on career advice for teenagers and importance of values
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKNUkN3yWTw
Advice on navigating careers
Making career choices for young people
https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/employment-help-young-people/choices/
Understanding careers skills
Videos about career pathways – learning about jobs from people
National Careers Service – careers helpline for teenagers
https://www.gov.uk/careers-helpline-for-teenagers
Careers advice on vocational and technical careers
https://www.worldskillsuk.org/careers-advice/
NHS careers
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/FindYourCareer
The Incomparable Malala Yousafzai