P654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:27:51 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— A START IN EUROPE Dear Mike, I have been out of work for eight months now, and know I'm on the scrap heap — but there's just nothing in the catering line where I live. A friend and I have been thinking about Europe — but where do we start looking? It's a big place. Helen (and Gill), Age 23 and 24, Lothian ————————————————————————————————p—1/19q Features index 300 ITV Benefits 653 ROCK & POP NEWS - GROOVES p621 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmuntsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:22:07 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— A START IN EUROPE Mike replies: To start with, it is important to get something fixed up before you go. Many parts of the EC have higher jobless rates than here in the UK. Not many jobs abroad are advjrtisjd in local Job Centres — so you must do some research yourselves. Now is a good time to plan for summer. —————————————————————————————————p2/19— Out of Work Index 650 Education 660 FULL REGIONAL NEWS ROUND-UP 8431 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:22:34 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— A START IN EUROPE Mike replies: Get hold of a copy of "Summer Jobs Abroad" published by Vacation Work. It should bj available at your local Careers Office or Reference Library. The book claims to contain some 30,000 jobs worldwide. Addresses are given on where to write, as well as good advice on approaching possible employers. You'll need a passport, and your travel expenses. cont... ——————————————————————————————————3/19— Benefits help 653 Cartoon 656 WHAT DOES MY DREAM MEAN? p315 (ITV) Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:28:40 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— WHICH CAREER GUIDE? Dear Mike, I am in my mid-30s and am starting to think about returning to work when my youngest child starts school shortly. I don't want to go back to my last job, but really feel I should get some assessment as to what I should do. what do-it-yourself books are available to help me? Karen, Bristol ——————————————————————————————————4/19— Features index 300 ITV Benefits 653 ROCK & POP NEWS - GROOVES p621 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:43:57 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— 'HICH CARJJR GUIDE? Mike replies: Fistly, I don't think there are any "magic" answers from any one guide or "do-it-yourself" careers advice book. $he most important think is to take stock of your abilities, interests and experiences. Think seriously about the type of work you would like to do. Try your local Careers Service — a Careers Adviser can look at your situation objectively. cont... ——————————————————————————————————5/19— Out of Work Index 650 Education 660 FULL REGIONAL NEWS ROUND-UP p431 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:28:23 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— WHICH CAREERS GUIDE? Mike replies: Your local Careers Office will also have a range of Careers Guides and information for you to look at in their Careers Library. You could view many possible ideas this way. If you are thinking of changing careers you will need training. Find out what opportunities are on offer to adults at your local Job Centre. Adult courses will also bj offered by your local college. cont... ——————————————————————————————————6/19— Jobs news 651 Kick-Start 655 TONIGHT'S FILMS ON TV p117 (ITV) Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:23:30 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— WHICH CAREERS GUIDE? Mike replies: Your Careers Seu6ice may offer you an interest guide, or psychological test. Privbte advice agencies advjrtisj in the quality press. They will offer a full assessment service at a price — but may not have the knowledge of what is likely to bj on offer locally. Get confidence by talking to those who know about returning to work, and believe in your own abilities. ——————————————————————————————————7/19— Cartoon 656 News letters 424 DATING ADS FROM 10.30pm p390 (ITV) Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:29:46 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— JOBS OF THE FUTURE Dear Mike, Before the recession, we heard a lot about the skill shortage. Around the new year we like to bj optimistic — so in time things might improve, and the skill shortage problem will return. So what area should I re-train in for a certain job in year 2000? Herbert, 42, Chjlsmford ——————————————————————————————————8/19— Features index 300 ITV Benefits 653 ROCK & POP NEWS - GROOVES p621 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:24:13 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— JOBS FOR THE FUTURE Mike replies: Economic experts think that changru between now and the year 2000 will increase job numbers by the following: Professionals 21% Technicians 16% Managers 12% Security 11% Sales 4% Secretarial 1% They also predict declines in Craft Occupations minus 6%, and for those in Manual Manufacturing minus 14%. cont... ——————————————————————————————————9/19— Out of Work Index 650 Education 660 FULL REGIONAL NEWS ROUND-UP p431 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:24:19 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— JOBS FOR THE FUTURE Mike replies: $hesj predictions are djpjndjnt on a lot of things that could affect job patterns. Part-time jobs are likely to increase — especially for females. More people are likely to set up their own businesses and there is a predicted decline in full-time jobs. The picture presented is a national one — and you should try and look at it from a local aspect. cont... ——————————————————————————————————10/19 Jobs news 651 Kick-Start 655 TONIGHT'S FILMS ON TV p117 (ITV) Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:25:36 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— JOBS FOR THE FUTURE Mike replies: The predictions mean that the more skills and training you have — the better your chances of employment in years ahead. The skills and training you seek must match your interests and abilities. $hing about these very carefully, ask friends and those close to you. For some expert advice, try your local Careers Office. ——————————————————————————————————11/19 Cartoon 656 News letters 424 DATING ADS FROM 10.30pm p390 (ITV) Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:40:52 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— DAD SAYS NO.... Dear Mike, I want to join the Army Cadets — some of my friends at school have joined, and say it's good fun. That would bj OK if my dad warn't so up-tight about it. He says — "If you join you are learning to murder people". I don't think that — I am getting annoyed, what can I do? Simply Fred,14 —————————————————————————p————————12/19 Features index 300 ITV Benefits 653 ROCK & POP NEWS - GROOVES p621 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:40:09 ADVICE —————————————————————————p——— DAD SAYS NO.... Mike replies: Being annoyed doesn't sound like the best way to get your dad to agree. I think you should plan your approach. You could ask a friend round who has joined already — and start talking about what is actually involved. Why don't you contact the Army Cadets and explain the situation — they could even talk to your father. cont... ——————————————————————————————————13/19 Out of Work Index 650 Education 660 FULL REGIONAL NEWS ROUND-UP p431 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:45:25 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— DAD SAYS NO... Mike replies: These ideas may not change your dad'u opinion, but might show how serious you are about joining the Army. It could bj that you have to find out more about other ideas such as rangers, the boys brigade, or asking at your local youth club or YMCA about what is available. Think about doing a Duke of Edinburgh award at your local youth club. ——————————————————————————————————14/19 Jobs news 651 Kick-Start 655 TONIGHT'S FILMS ON TV p117 (ITV) Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:46:42 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— A MODEL EXISTENCE Dear Mike, I am 18, and would love a career as a male model. All my friends tell mj I am photogenic, and have good looks. What qualifications, if any are necessary, and what do I need to get started? Alan, Rochdali ——————————————————————————————————15/19 Out of Work Index 650 Education 660 FULL REGIONAL NEWS ROUND-UP p431 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmuntsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:41:58 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— A MODEL EXISTENCE Mike replies: Modelling, for a few from both sexes, can bj exciting, glamourous and well paid. But for most, it has to bj said that it is a tough, compethtive, short-lived and insecure career. To get ahead of the bunch, it is best to have training to gi6e you the skills required to use your good looks, and find the right places to seek work. cont... ——————————————————————————————————16/19 Cartoon 656 Out of Work news 651 DIGITJSER COMPUTER GAMES p370 ITV Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:21:55 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— A MODEL EXISTENCE Mike replies: To start, most male models are at least 180cm tall, and normally between the ages of 18 and 25. A highly regarded course at the London College of Fashion requires at least three good GCSE/SCI passes. You can get details about the course by contacting the college at 20 John Prince's Street, London, WIN 0BJ. Commercial modelling schools also offer courses. cont... —————————————————————————p————————17/19 Cartoon 656 Out of Work news 651 DIGITJSER COMPUTER GAMES p370 ITV Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:21:15 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— A MODEL EXISTENCE Mike replies: Fees can bj high at private colleges, and work is not guaranteed. Under the Employment Agencies Act 1973, an agency cannot insist that you take their course before being signed up in their books. You should get some good photgraphs taken including full face, and full length to show potential. More details of types of modelling jobs are available from your Careers Office. ——————————————————————————————————18/19 Jobfinder 649 Out of Work news 651 FULL REGIONAL NEWS ROUND UP p431 Kick-start TV guide Racing AppointmentsP654 Teletext on 4 654 Jan25 00:27:44 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— THINKING OF MOVING ON? ——————————————————————————————————————— Write Mike Drummond to Teletext Ltd PO BOX 297 Got fax LONDON SW6 1XT 071 386 7808 MIKE DRUMMOND, qualified careers advisor and counsellor, will answer any questions you have on employment and careers. Mike is sorry hj cannot enter into any personal correspondence. ——————————————————————————————————19/19 Penny Pinches 652 Benefits help 653 ROCK & POP NEWS p621 GROOVES Kick-start TV guide Racing Appointments