Careers Advice for 14-24 Year Olds
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 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.
The Best Places for Internships in the UK
Analysing our review data, we’ve been able to pinpoint where the best locations are for internships in the UK based on the best reviewed, the average salary and per sector.
Application Tips
Stand out with our CVs and application hacks.
How to Use Your Transferable Skills in an Application
Unsure which skills you should include in your applications and how to show them off? Here’s how to make your transferable skills work for you.
What Are The Most Important Soft Skills?
A report from The Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has revealed that employers believed only 48% of graduates had the soft skills they needed for entering the workplace. Less than half of graduates are work-ready!
How to Write a Placement CV (with template)
To help you craft the ultimate CV and astound recruiters for placements, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide.
How to Write a Graduate CV (With Template)
Our step-by-step guide to writing a graduate CV (complete with a free downloadable template) that'll help you land more interviews than you know what to do with.
Interview Tips
Turn interview nerves into confidence and impress employers.
How to Ace Your Video Interview
Got a video interview coming up? Here’s everything you need to know about them and how you can get prepared the stress-free way.
Virtual Assessment Centres: Everything You Need to Know to Prepare
Although we might feel like COVID-19 is in the past, it still has effects on the way we work. Many companies changed the way they recruited forever… Enter the virtual assessment centre.
What to Expect at an Apprenticeship Assessment Centre
A guide to passing apprenticeship assessment centres, including how to prepare, what to bring and what to expect on the day
Free Download: The Ultimate Interview Toolkit
Whether you’re getting ready for your first ever interview or looking to build your question answering skills, our toolkit will give you the confidence to ace your interview.
Student Life
Make the most of your university or school experience.
Commuting To University: Will I Miss Out?
Thinking the big move to uni isn’t your thing? Read our complete guide to commuting to university to weigh up the pros and cons.
Mental Health At University: Taking Care of Yourself
University can be amazing, but it also be an isolating experience. If you're struggling, here are some ways to look after your mental health at university.
5 Ways to Network at University
Building your professional network is one of the smartest things you can do for your career. Here are five practical ways to start networking at university.
Apprenticeship Success Stories
These students were just like you, now they're doing big things at their apprenticeships. Here are their stories.
Working Life
Navigate your first job with ease.
Ace Your First Day at Work
Gearing up for your first day at work? Internships, Placements, Apprenticeships and Grad Roles: Here's Your Complete Guide to Starting Off with a Bang.
How to Budget During an Apprenticeship
If you're about to start an apprenticeship and you're worried about handling money, here are our top tips to budget during your apprenticeship.
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.
The Top Skills You’ll Get During Work Experience
We've gone through thousands of real student job reviews to find out the top soft skills you'll develop during work experience.
