(04 Aug 2014, 6:24 pm)Tom wrote But I'd imagine you'd have an advantage if you have better qualifications?
So if I went for an interview at 21, and had my license for say three years, without any convictions I'd be accepted? Sounds easy enough? I'm sure being an enthusiast will give you an advantage too, knowing the routes and having more passion for the job etc.
Do you go on work experience in Year 10? If so how do they decide where you go?
Most schools do Work Experience in Year 10, but my school chooses to do it at the end of Year 11 after we've completed our final exam so that we don't miss out on any hours in school.
It will vary depending on school, and depending on who your school has to help you. Like I mentioned above, Connexions are always in my school giving careers advice (mentioning things like being on-time for interviews, looking smart, shaking the interviewer's hand confidently, etc) and they'll communicate with teachers in your school who will organise the placement for you. I certainly didn't have much of an input with my placement, but was told that, as Morrisons was fairly local, that would be ideal for me.