Networking Breakfast November 2018

Croydon High School’s Careers Department organised another exciting networking event, bringing together professionals from a variety of creative industries for pupils in Years 10-13. Careers ranging from TV Directors, Architects and Journalists to Law professionals and Solicitors, the diverse collection of delegates were able to enlighten students on the possible opportunities, benefits and misconceptions of creative industries. Sharing breakfast with warm and interactive speakers allowed our girls to explore future career prospects and their creative interests in an encouraging environment. The positive atmosphere gave our Sixth Form an “enriching experience”, said an excited Lower Sixth student who “loved talking to a diverse group of people”. Our Upper Sixth expressed their satisfaction with such networking events as “it was a perfect time for consolidating ideas about future career options and university choices”. This event allowed students to realise that the creative sector is one with high job prospects and increasing job satisfaction, which has pushed them to explore new possibilities for their careers. We encourage students to make new contacts and practise communication skills at all networking events to stimulate open minded discussions and discover new opportunities for the future.                                                                                                   Piya V Upper Sixth