On Tuesday 2nd July, Highfields hosted a ‘Guess the Job’ morning, an engaging event aimed at broadening Year 8 students' understanding of various careers. We welcomed nine visitors from diverse sectors, including construction, the police force, acting, microbiology, the judiciary, and pharmacy.
Year 8 students were invited to interview each professional, asking insightful questions such as:
What qualifications did you need for your job?
What’s an apprenticeship like?
What part of your job do you enjoy the most?
What do you do in your job on a day-to-day basis?
This interactive approach allowed students to guess the visitors' professions based on their responses. Impressively, around 20 students managed to guess at least five jobs correctly.
This event, which has been held at schools across the borough, proved to be a fantastic way to inspire students and break down stereotypes associated with certain industries. By providing firsthand insights into various careers, the 'Guess the Job' morning helps students make informed decisions about their academic futures as they approach the time to choose their Year 9 course options.
