Careers Advice
Career decisions can be overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. Whether you’re choosing your first job or just want to see what’s out there, here you’ll find clear guidance that cuts through the noise.
Exploring Options
Discover career paths that match your interests and strengths.
Apprenticeships for 16 Year Olds
Your one-stop guide to apprenticeships for 16-year-olds, where we bust myths and break down the different types of apprenticeships available
Can you do an Apprenticeship after A-Levels?
If you’re looking to start a career after finishing your A-Levels, apprenticeships are a great and respected alternative to university. You'll join the workforce, get qualifications and earn a salary - all at the same time.
The Pros and Cons of Doing a Placement Year
A placement year is a year spent in-between your second and third year of university where you work full-time for a company, gaining first-hand work experience doing real work and earning a salary. Find out how you get one.
The Best Places For Apprenticeships
Looking for an apprenticeship can be a process. So to help you make your choices, we've put together the top places to do an apprenticeship in the UK.
Application Tips
Stand out with our CVs and application hacks.
Writing a Placement & Work Experience Cover Letter
When you apply for a placement, you’ll need to send a cover letter along with your CV. A placement cover letter supports your application by explaining who you are and why you’re interested in the role.
How to Write an Internship CV (With Template)
Our ultimate step-by-step guide to writing an internship CV (complete with examples and a downloadable template) will help you land more interviews than you know what to do with.
Applications Closing Early? Be One Step Ahead!
A lot of students use the deadline date to make sure they get their applications in on time. But employers are now closing their applications before their advertised deadline. Why? And what can you do about it?
How to Write an Apprenticeship Personal Statement
Read our step-by-step guide to writing an apprenticeship personal statement.
Interview Tips
Turn interview nerves into confidence and impress employers.
Top Tips for Assessment Centres
Been invited to an assessment centre? Here's how you can prepare and secure your dream placement or internship.
Everything You Need to Know about Apprenticeship Psychometric Tests
Find out how to pass psychometric tests for apprenticeships. A psychometric test is designed to measure your cognitive intelligence and ability to handle certain tasks
What Happens After Applying for an Apprenticeship?
You’re probably wondering what happens after you apply for an apprenticeship. This guide is here to help you through the apprenticeship post-application journey.
Common Internship Interview Questions
This is your guide to the most common internship interview questions, and how to answer them successfully.
Student Life
Make the most of your university or school experience.
5 Fun Revision Games to Boss Your Exams
Feeling the crunch of revision season? Whether it’s GCSEs, A-levels or degree exams, we feel you. It’s hard to stay motivated, but we’re here to help!
Why you need a Revision Timetable
Download our free timetable template to create a detailed study plan for seven days
How To Deal With Burnout During Exam Season
Whether you’re a planner or a last-minute crammer, exam season is tough. Feeling tired and overwhelmed whilst studying? Follow these steps to get your body into full swing again.
8 Ways to Make Friends at University
There are so many things to be taken into consideration when going to university. Living with new people, possibly moving to a new city, starting a new course… and more. Sometimes it can be extra tricky to know how to balance all this and make friends. So, we asked third-year university student, Lucy, to share her tips on thriving during your time at university.
Working Life
Navigate your first job with ease.
What are my rights on work experience?
Whether you’re doing an internship, placement year or another form of work experience, it’s really important that you are clear on the terms of your employment so that you are not taken advantage of.
8 Steps to Create the Ultimate LinkedIn Profile
Want an inside scoop into the hottest jobs? Get ahead of the curve by following these 8 easy steps and create your ultimate LinkedIn profile…
The Social Perks of being an Apprentice
You can meet new people, make lifelong friends and even move out of your parent’s house if you do an apprenticeship
A guide to finding accommodation in London for an internship
We've put together a guide to help you find a place in London for your internship that doesn’t leave you penniless.
