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.
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.
Ultimate Placement and Internship Application Timeline
Whether you’re hunting for a placement year, summer internship or insight day, this downloadable timeline will guide you through the key moments in your application journey.
The Highest-Paid Apprenticeships
Find out the best-paid apprenticeships in the UK by industry, location and apprenticeship level, compiled from data from the apprentice-written reviews on our website
Application Tips
Stand out with our CVs and application hacks.
Free Download: The Ultimate Application Toolkit
Your free application toolkit filled with all the resources you need to put together applications that'll land you the role of your dreams.
How to Write an Apprenticeship CV (With Template)
A step-by-step guide to writing a CV for an apprenticeship, with downloadable template
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.
How to Apply for an Apprenticeship
You’ve found the perfect apprenticeship and now it’s time to do the application form. Use our tips and tricks to help you apply for an apprenticeship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Student Finance during Placement Year
Find out everything you need to know about student finance during your placement year - including how much you can get and how to apply.
5 Tips for Starting an Apprenticeship
Read our top tips for starting an apprenticeship, from financial to travel considerations
