Career Advice - Brooks and Kirk

If your thinking of a career as either an Assessor, End Point Assessor or even an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) maybe these blog posts will help you make the right choices. You will even find tips on how to apply for that perfect job and preparing for your interview.

What Level Can I Assess Up To?

Let’s play a quick game… What do you think one of our most frequently asked questions is? No cheating and looking at our FAQs section! Did you guess it? What gave it away, the title of this blog? Well done if you got the correct answer. The question we are always asked is what level […]

The Benefits of an IQA Qualification

IQA (Internal Quality Assurance) is an essential aspect of the education and training sector. Becoming an Assessor will give you many job prospects, but if you are looking for more career progression, an IQA may be the perfect role for you. There are four main benefits of an IQA qualification which we will run through […]

How to Ace Your NVQ Assessor Job Interview

Firstly, congratulations on getting through the challenging part and passing your Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. You should be very proud of yourself. Now that you have got this new qualification under your belt, it is time to start preparing for your NVQ assessor interview. Hopefully, you will have already read our guide […]

How to Write Your CV for a Job in Further Education

Writing a CV is always a daunting task. It is your first opportunity to make the best impression on a prospective employer, so you want to get it right. One small mistake such as a spelling error, and your CV will just be thrown away. We are going to run through how to create a […]

Shadowing Experienced Assessors as a Newly Qualified Assessor

After all that hard work, grit and determination you have put into becoming an NVQ Assessor, the exciting time has come and you start looking for a new job. However, you are soon deflated when you realise lots of job applications require you to have high levels of experience within the field. Fear not, we […]

Job Prospects as a Qualified Assessor

So, you’ve completed your CAVA and enjoyed your celebrations! You’ve taken a step up and now you’re ready to get stuck into the real work. Now you’re a qualified Assessor! But where to begin? And what to do? You’re in the wonderful position of having lots of options. In this post, we’re going to take […]

Is Assessing a Good Career for a Parent?

Parenthood is a blessing, but it can make returning to work hard. Lots of parents want to enjoy time with their child and struggle to find a role that gives them the work-life balance they’re looking for that still pays the bills. So, is becoming a Qualified Assessor the answer? Quite possibly! And in this […]

Why Feedback is Important

As an assessor, you need to be open and receptive to feedback. Why? Because it’s a big part of the job! Throughout the assessment process, you’ll hear feedback from colleagues, students, and Internal Quality Assurers. And for you to succeed in your role, it’s vital you’re able to take that feedback on board. Feedback from […]

Who becomes an NVQ Assessor?

This post is not about who can become an NVQ Assessor, but rather who does become an NVQ Assessor. We find one of the most important insights surrounding assessor training is the reasons why people want to become assessors in the first place. Perhaps you’re on the fence about training to become an assessor. If […]

Assessing in Retirement

Ahh, retirement. Endless days of lounging seems heavenly… Or, it could sound like hell on earth. Some folks find themselves missing the pace of working life and the sense of satisfaction they get from a hard day at work. Others might find they don’t seem to have enough going on to fill their days. And, […]