Best careers advice ever? #SpeakUp4Youth
This was one of the main questions debated at last week’s #SpeakUp4Youth hashtag hour…
What is #SpeakUp4Youth? It’s a Twitter hashtag hour that takes place every TUESDAY 8-9pm, that aims to provide a space to debate issues affecting young people, as well as discuss good practice in researching this age group.
Participants are from a wide background, including:
-young people themselves;
-youth organisations;
-individual specialist youth workers;
-campaigners; and
-others who are simply interested in joining in the discussion.
People were keen to point out the most effective guidance they had received. And it’s not complicated.
It turns out:
- Networking really matters – It helps you to make new contacts and perhaps more importantly, builds up your confidence in dealing with new situations
- Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and just jump in! – You never know what opportunities will present themselves
- Keep searching – Not everyone knows you exist – harsh, but true
What’s the worst advice you’ve had?
- Vague statements don’t help – e.g.: ‘just believe in yourself’
- Specifying the type of education you SHOULD have – this leaves a false impression about what is important. University is not the only effective route into employment.
Don’t forget – you can get involved with #SpeakUp4Youth on Twitter every Tuesday 8-9pm GMT. There’s a different topic each week. You can also use this hashtag to talk about issues relating to youth at any other time during the week.
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