P662 Teletext 662 Nov 3 23:36:33 ———————————————————— ADVICE ——— TIME FOR A BREAK? Dear Wendy How sensible is it to take a year out between school and university? I feel that I will need a break, but I wonder if it will disadvantage mj. Alison Hunter, Cumbria Wendy replies It depends on what you do. Working in a supjrmarkjt to fund a long holiday will impress a possible employer less than learning a language or doing some community service. cont>>> ——————————————————————————————————1/3—— Have you lost an old pal? 675 FAMILY FINANCE: GET THE FACTS p540 Class Keyboard Careers On-LineP662 Teletext 662 Nov 3 23:37:18 ———————————————————— ADVICE ——— TIME FOR A BREAK? Wendy replies: If your A-level grades are very modest, it might be tougher to get into university a year later. A-level grades are rising all the time. But if you can get a place deferred for a year, or if your grades are good, a year spent wisely can bj a benefit to you and to your future employer. Work experience with children or GAPs will make you more mature. cont>>> ——————————————————————————————————2/3—— Got an education query? Write to: Wendy Berliner, Teletext, PO Box 297, London SW6 1XT Class Keyboard Careers On-LineP662 Teletext 662 Nov 3 23:31:44 ———————————————————— ADVICE ——— TIME FOR A BREAK? Wendy replies: Time out for work experience in areas you are thinking of making a career in is useful for helping you sort out what you really want to do. Employers prefer well-rounded applicants. A well-spent gap year can widen horizons narrowed by formal education and develop personal skills. ——————————————————————————————————3/3—— Answers on screen only Wendy is sorry, she cannot answer personal letters. Class Keyboard Careers On-Line