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Xiao - 
High School Counsellor & CAS Co-ordinator

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Help student to develop their 3 years plan during A Level or IB courses
Guide student to apply overseas universities
Manage CAS department in IB courses

Communicate with Chinese staff and foreign teachers.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Educating students

Challenging aspects

Besides the actual teaching work, I have to manage a team, and it is new to me.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

I like working in campus, introducing new educational concepts and theory to Chinese families

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

English and education theory

Training I receive as part of my job

Training from IBO organisation, and the company runs some training

Meeting admission officers is also a part of training for my work


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

English tutor - March 2009 to September 2009

Counsellor- September 2009 to Now

Where do I see myself in the future?

Maybe another master degree


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

If you can do a part-time job or internship related to your future work, it will help your future career a lot


Last updated: 07 Apr 2013