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Stage 6 Textiles and Design

Textiles have an important role in society, they protect, provide comfort, have social meaning, respond to cultural influences and perform a range of necessary functions. To work in the textile industry you will need to have developed confidence and competence in selecting, designing and making textile items.

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Would you like to read about a person who has worked in the textile industry?
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Would you like to see what training and career opportunities exist in the textiles industry?
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Would you like to know more about a small business and the role of marketing?
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Do you need to find out more information about the career opportunities in the textiles field?
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If you are not sure about what career to pursue, and you would like some guidance about moving from school to work then look at the Myfuture web site.
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If you are going to apply for a job it is most likely that you will need to write a resume of your knowledge and experiences and send it to the prospective employer. Would you like some guidance for writing a resume?
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An employer who is impressed by your resume and job application may call you to attend an interview. Would you like some guidance in preparing for and performing at an interview?
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Many young people find it hard to work out what type of job is suitable for them. To help people, a series of Career Aptitude Tests (CAT) are provided by employment groups and some of these are available on CD and through web sites. Would you like to see some typical CATs?
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