Do you need GCSE'S to get a job? (UK)?

Question

Basically I'm 2 terms into year 10 and I had the flu for two weeks so didn't go to school and now I'm finding it hard to go back and my mum thinks I should just drop out of school but will I be able to get a job? Or can I go to college to do my gcse's in 2 years time?

Answer 1

Hello



The simple answer to this question is no, you do not require GCSE's to get a job, however it is preferable by many employers that you have some GCSE's in core subjects such as Maths and English and these could be either C or D's depending on the job you are applying for.



Many jobs which are well paid will require you to have good GCSE'S, A levels and a Degree, you would be shutting doors if you did not even attempt to do some GCSE's.



There are many people who do not have GCSE's and still managed to get a job doing what they love, but it does take a little longer due to competition being fierce amongst your age for employment. It would be more beneficial if you were to obtain at least the important GCSE's to enable you to get your foot in the door so to speak. There are apprenticeships which are available but a few do require you to have at least a D in Maths and English to do them.



You would be able to go to College and study your GCSE's rather than school if you wanted to, your best bet however would be to continue to go to school and do the best you can so that if you did badly then you can learn from your mistakes and if you did well you wouldn't be looking back with regrets saying "I wish I done them at school" You only have one life so you might as well try the best you can in order to be able to give you the best start in life



You could also look at going into retail, there are many jobs in retail where GCSE's are not a requirement but more experience and people skills, however you may find it hard to progress into a higher job without having GCSE's due to their requirements



Overall I would suggest the following



1) Continue to go to school to try to get at least some GCSE's so you remove the inevitable 'what if' in the future if all goes pear shaped if you didnt go to school.

2) If you do not do so well at School doing your GCSE's then redo them at college.

3) Get a job in retail and try your best to progress (gain some qualifications later on)

4) Go self employed and become an Entrepreneur



All the best

Answer 2

If you're in year ten then I imagine you are 14/15 so on that basis, no you will not be able to get a job because you are underage anyway.

In terms of GCSE's, it is preferable for most jobs for you to have at least 5 GCSE's (A* - C), some including English and Maths.

Not being funny but you were out for two weeks. Depending where you are in the country, you are either already on easter break or will go on it tomorrow. This is two weeks off where you could try to catch up.

Year 11 will be harder than year 10, so you should really just put your mind to it and try your best. You can retake GCSE's but there is no point dropping out of school (is that even allowed anymore?) as you will spend your time doing nothing as you can't really get a legit job.

You can go to college and do your GCSE's in two years but this is mostly for people who want to retake one or two, not do a complete set. Also, you have to get in to college and for this you usually need some GCSE's.

So basically, take them this year. If you plan to do A-levels or go to uni you'll realise they are not actually that bad.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

You will NEED GCSEs to get into college, and most employers will ask for at least an a-c grade in Maths, Science and English. Any job you could find that won't ask for that will not be a very good one, or very high paying at all. Forever.



Do not listen to your Mum. You only missed two weeks, which is nothing in the grand scheme of things. Speak to your teachers about the things you feel you haven't caught up on and they can help you, but do NOT leave school! You WILL regret it!

Answer 5

My advice to you:



Knuckle down and work your **** off until your exams. Put everything on hold and just do all you can to make a success of your exams.



To get a any job worth having in the UK you will need GCSEs A Levels and quite likely a degree. Even if you want to get into a trade you will need GCSEs and likely a family friend who is a tradesman (just the way it is these days).



If you don't get any of these things you will end up in a crappy job with terrible wages, no prospects and a huge risk of losing it to immigrants who will be willing to work harder than you.



Just the way it is. Right now you have a "window of chance" to make something of yourself, don't waste it. #

Answer 6

Yes, I half-a**ed mine and got all C's and B' and A's. They are the easiest qualifications you'll ever do, so make them good dammit. I tried to Wong A-level GCSE style and failed because it's literally about 5 times harder. Just do them, they're so damned easy, so ridiculously easy that you'll only see it in hindsight. Plus you need GCSE's to even get into a college course.

Answer 7

This kind of problem happened to me, and i went back to school i didn't get good grades in my gcse's but i went to college got on to a good course and re did them at college.

Answer 8

You need a job to be a bin man these days

Answer 9

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