Rick Notley from Uptech spoke with exhibitors and professionals at the Future Careers Expo to capture their advice for young people considering their future careers.
In a series of short interviews, business leaders share their first jobs, the advice they would give their 16 year old selves and guidance for students unsure about their career path.
Watch the video on YouTube or LinkedIn.
We asked:
What was your first ever job?
What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?
And what would you say to someone who doesn’t know what career path they want yet?
The answers are interesting, honest and in some cases pretty funny. It’s a good reminder that most careers don’t start where you expect.
A big thank you to everyone who took a minute to jump in front of the camera and share their thoughts. I’ll tag the people and businesses involved below so you can check them out.
If you know someone under 18 who’s thinking about what they might want to do in the future, or even someone who just wants to see the variety of jobs and paths out there, it’s well worth a watch.
And if you’re an employer, feel free to share it too. The more young people who see the range of opportunities out there, the better.
Curious to hear what everyone’s first job was as well… drop it in the comments 👇
Thanks to:
Uptech Ltd – Jason Carlton, Rick Notley
Norfolk Chambers of Commerce – Nova Fairbank, Shelley Rudling, Katie Norwood, Catherine McAndrew
Greater Anglia – Joe Sturdy-Jurczuk
Paul Macro Photography – Paul Macro
Swarm Training – Sammy Adcock
Access Sport College
DESIGNER CONTRACTS LIMITED
Richard Utting Associates LLP – Harrison Moore
CITB – Sinead Hipwell
Ben Burgess & Co.
Norse Group – Hannah Green
Lovewell Blake – Kirsty Le Grice
Alan Boswell Group – Chloe Denholm ACII
Saxon Air – Richard Bambridge
East Coast Community Healthcare CIC
HM Prison and Probation Service
Falcon Tower Crane Services Ltd
EEEGR (East of England Energy Group) – Will Norris
Dr Caitlyn McKay
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust – Emma Kirkham