I am 14 .. A question for ALL EMPLOYERS .. PLEASE be TRUTHFUL..?

Question

I am 14 and these are the GCSE grades I have been predicted. Hopefully some of your comments, good or bad will motivate me for the next 2 years.

Would you be attracted to the following grades on my CV? PLEASE also state what line of business you are in.

English - A
Maths - D
Science - C
Science - C
ICT - C
Philosophy - A
Spanish - A*
French - A*
History - B

Thank you in advance, this is much appreciated. All honest answers welcome.

xtina - Wow, what an insperation. May I ask .. HOW? :-)

¡Gracias! Yo nunca he sido bueno en matemáticas, esmi peor sujeto. Gracias para la suerte, yo lo necesito.

Why philosophy? I think the philosophy of life is a beautiful thing. When I look around me I see explosion of colour, detail, intricacy (I may have just created a new word). My point is I ask myself 'Why?' and I find myself with so many questions I want answering. In philosophy everybodies opinion is welcome, you don't need to be a brain surgeon you just need to have passion, respect. To be able to think outside the box.
So thats why I chose philosophy.

Answer 1

I run a small accountancy practice which I am running down slowly to my retirement so I am unlikely to actually take on any employees. But if I were I would think twice about employing you.

Well that sounded a bit harsh but you asked for honest answers. OK, I'd better come clean and stop winding you up. There are two reasons why the above is truthful but not as bad as it sounds.

First, I would prefer that you were better at Maths. This would not really be necessary as most calculations are computerised but an appreciation of numbers does help in other areas in this business.

But the second reason is the crucial one. With your other skills you would be wasted working for me. I'm not sure where your best bets would be but there must be some businesses which can effectively use you and offer great chances for advancement.

I hope I haven't offended you with this rather "jokey" reply. I think you should do well. I'm not sure what use the philosophy will be but the languages (including English) should open some exciting doors.

Maybe something in the legal arena involving translating corporate contracts (perhaps it doesn't sound exciting but would involve foreign travel and dealing with leaders of international corporations), or perhaps working for the European Commission itself.

I doubt I've been any real help in motivating you but I sincerely wish you the best for your future.

Answer 2

You should aim for a career involving languages. Plenty of work because in the UK almost no-one can really actually speak another language. You could get a great job as an interpreter or translator or maybe PA to an executive...or many other options also. Dont be impressed by £20,000. thats nice but she wont get much more with no qualifications sorry to say. At 30 or 40 £20,000 is hard to live on with a family...so get the grades!!

Answer 3

Good grades really, but the maths result may hold you back (I would concentrate on improving that) if you were thinking of a career in plumbing/heating/gas fitting, I think also electrical apprenticeships require a batter maths result. All is not lost though, (if these turn out to be actual results) you can re-sit the math exam, or maybe get a key skills course at college then take a trade. Good luck.

Answer 4

That all depends on what you want to do with yourself.

The best way forward is to do A levels or further education in a vocational field and then to Uni and get a degree. This will give you the best prospects in life.

Only you can decide what is best for you and where you want to go xx

Answer 5

Una A* en español? Muy bien hecho, mi amigo! Sin embargo, necesitas trabajar muy fuerte en las matemáicas porque hay que sacar una C al menos... buena suerte con los estudios.

I presume you will understand with such a good prediction for Spanish :)

Answer 6

I believe you should try hard in all exams, but it is not the end of the world if you don't get what you want. I have no G.C.S.Es but have a £16,000 a year job, I'm working my way up and really enjoy it, at the age of 22 I am proud of myself. Good luck x (PS. I am a retail supervisor)

Answer 7

Don't worry about Employers, they need employees to become employers. And with predicted grades, the teachers are just being hard on you so you will try harder. With the potential you have, set your sights at being an employer rather than employed.

Answer 8

Hi
my daughter did not get the results she hoped for but is in college working her way up!!
she wants to do hair and beauty and if she sticks to it and she will,she willbe a qualified beautician in 3 years

for famous people she hopes!!lol!

xxheidixx

Answer 9

OMG.....you are so clever !! im soooo jealous. and im 39. Lol
well done to you and your parents should be very proud. im not saying that your grade is bad but maybe work on your maths......but hey,YOU WILL GO FAR. keep up the good work. xxx

Answer 10

Yah try and get your maths up to a C and you will have a lot more options open for you