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.
Career Path Quiz
College, uni or an apprenticeship? It's a tough decision, but we're here to help. Take our Career Quiz to find out which path you should take.
5 Questions To Help Your Child Think About Their Future Career
Is your child thinking about what comes next? These five career questions can help you get your child thinking about their future.
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 Highest Paid Internships & Placements in the UK
Want to know which industries pay their interns and placement students the best? Or how much you can expect to earn in the area where you live? Keep reading for a breakdown of average salary by industry and region.
Application Tips
Stand out with our CVs and application hacks.
Top Application Tips: Hear from Student Employers
We spoke with recruiters from top employers to get their insider advice on what actually makes applications shine.
How to Ace Your Psychometric Tests
If you’ve got a psychometric test for a job role coming up, this guide covers everything you need to know to pass with flying colours.
Writing a Graduate Job Cover Letter (with examples)
Found a graduate scheme or job you really love? Here's how to write a graduate cover letter that'll get you an interview.
Writing an Internship Cover Letter (with examples)
You’ve found the perfect internship and own a CV. Now it’s time to get your cover letter together… but how do you go about writing one for an internship?
Interview Tips
Turn interview nerves into confidence and impress employers.
Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
You’ve had a job interview and feel good about it. Amazing! But what happens now? How will you know you have the job?
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
Common Internship Interview Questions
This is your guide to the most common internship interview questions, and how to answer them successfully.
6 Job-Landing Questions to Ask at an Interview
When searching for your first professional experience, whether an internship or job placement, it is essential to ask a few questions of your own during the interview. Students entering the workforce today certainly have an uphill climb. The days of simply having a university degree to guarantee a position have passed. Making internships and job placements a valuable resource. HR recruiters and hiring managers want value in their interns. And highlighting your strengths and asking a few key interview questions of your own could qualify you as the perfect candidate. What are the questions to ask during your next internship or job placement interview? Ensuring you ask about the position, your role, and the company will enhance the experience. Let’s take a deeper look at what questions you should have prepared prior to your first internship or job placement 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.
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.
Why You Should Go to A Careers Fair
Whether you're in Year 11 exploring future options or at university and ready to launch your career, careers fairs are super valuable. Here's why careers fairs are worth attending.
Working Life
Navigate your first job with ease.
Why I Regret Doing an Unpaid Internship
Hey, I'm Louise and I've been where you are now. I spent months doing unpaid internships. You deserve to be paid for your time. Here’s why you should never work for free.
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.
5 things I learned on my Placement
Our graduate marketing executive Grace has been there and done it as a placement student. Here are her top tips for getting the most out of your placement year.
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.
