# Careers & Career Choices notes

> CAPS-aligned study notes for Careers & Career Choices in Grade 11 Life Orientation. Browse the sections below for explanations, worked examples and exam preparation.

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## Sections in Careers & Career Choices

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- [Admission Requirements & APS](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/careers-and-career-choices/admission-requirements-and-aps) — Admission Requirements & APS Your National Senior Certificate (NSC) results determine which doors open after Grade 12. Every university, college and TVET institution sets its own entry criteria, but…
- [Higher Education & TVET Options](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/careers-and-career-choices/higher-education-and-tvet-options) — Higher Education & TVET Options After completing Grade 12, South African learners face a critical fork in the road: the path to university education or the path to Technical and Vocational Education…
- [Financial Assistance & Bursaries](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/careers-and-career-choices/financial-assistance-and-bursaries) — Financial Assistance & Bursaries The cost of higher education is one of the biggest barriers to post-school study in South Africa. Tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks and living expenses add up…
- [Competencies, CVs & Application Letters](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/careers-and-career-choices/competencies-cvs-and-application-letters) — Competencies, CVs & Application Letters Getting into the right course or landing your first job depends on more than just marks. Employers and institutions want to see evidence of your competencies,…
- [Interview Skills & Work Ethics](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/careers-and-career-choices/interview-skills-and-work-ethics) — Interview Skills & Work Ethics Your CV and application letter open the door, but it is the interview that determines whether you walk through it. An interview is your chance to show the employer who…
- [Career Paths & Further Studies](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/careers-and-career-choices/career-paths-and-further-studies) — Career Paths & Further Studies Choosing a career is one of the most significant decisions you will make. It shapes your daily routine, earning potential, personal fulfilment and contribution to…

## Other Life Orientation topics

- [Democracy & Human Rights](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/democracy-and-human-rights)
- [Development of the Self in Society](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/development-of-the-self-in-society)
- [Study Skills](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/study-skills)
- [Social & Environmental Responsibility](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/social-and-environmental-responsibility)
- [Gender-Based Violence](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/life-orientation/notes/gender-based-violence)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is covered in Careers & Career Choices for Grade 11 Life Orientation?

The Careers & Career Choices section covers all key concepts from the Grade 11 Life Orientation CAPS curriculum, including detailed explanations, worked examples, and exam preparation tips.

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### How do these notes help with exam preparation?

Our Careers & Career Choices notes are CAPS-aligned and include worked examples, common mistakes to avoid, and exam tips — everything you need to prepare for your Grade 11 Life Orientation exams.

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