Career Guidance

Navigating the minefield that is the world of work can be difficult at best of times – read all advice here.

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Jo Stewart

My name’s Jo Stewart, and I’m a Pilates Teacher. Pilates is to do with your posture, your body alignment, and your muscle - working the muscles in the body how they should be worked ...


James Giller: Engineering Main

My name’s James Giller, I’m the Engineering Maintenance Manager at Phoenix Air Engineering, who are based in Lydd. My job is to manage the day to day running of anything to do with ...


James Best

My name’s James Best, I’m a Bridge Engineer. Essentially I’m involved in the design and construction of bridges. Small bridges, big bridges, renovation of bridges, bridges ...


Ian Withers

I’m Ian and I work in finance as an Assistant Management Accountant. 00:00:07 When I was younger I’ve wanted to be a doctor so I’ve always wanted to sort of work within the ...


Which Career? - Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships in Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Where work finishes for most of us, it’s only just beginning for people employed in Leisure, Travel and Tourism. They’re the ones who run the gyms and sports centres we use, arrange our holidays and make sure we get there safely.

Apprenticeships in Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Have you ever considered one of the exciting careers in the Apprenticeship in Agriculture, Horticulture or Animal Care?

Apprenticeships: What’s out there?

Once you leave school, what’s your next step? You can go out and job, or you can apply for an apprenticeship. There are many out there to chose from, including Animal Care, ones in the Construction field or maybe even in the Childcare field.

All you need to know about Apprentenships

An Apprenticeship is a combination of on and off the job training which not only offers a structured route to a successful career, but can also act as a stepping stone for those who may want to go on to university.

Working in Childcare

Is an apprenticeship in childcare the way forward for you? Read our case study to find out more.

All You Need To Know about Apprenticeships

An Apprenticeship is a combination of on and off the job training which not only offers a structured route to a successful career, but can also act as a stepping stone for those who may want to go on to university. Paid from day one, Apprenticeships are now seen as a viable, debt free route to getting on to the career ladder.

We're in the money business

The world of retail banking has moved on. Why not move with it? The financial services industry is focused on saving, protecting and generating income. Virtually every adult has at least one financial product, and companies could not exist without the protection and income the sector provides. It is one of the country's biggest exports and is vital to the economy.

Access all areas

The Motor industry has opportunities for students from all sorts of disciplines. To help you get your career up to speed, we’ve provided a low-down on what the automotive sector is – and how to get into it. It really is a dynamic sector which can offer openings for everyone.


A-Z of Employers: Company Profile

Barclays: We're talking careers, we're not talking shop

When you leave school or college there are some pretty tough decisions to be made. Apart from deciding what to do with your future, you have to make sure that the career you choose will be enjoyable, challenging, and above all, rewarding.

BT: Apprenticeships

As a BT apprentice you’ll get the best of both worlds. Earn while you learn is the name of the game with us - you’ll get practical first hand skills that you wouldn’t pick up in other places.

NHS Scotland: WHAT’S A JOB WORTH?

We think it could be worth a lot to you – especially if you are interested in an opportunity to do more than a job - a career as a leader in NHS Scotland.

Logica: WELCOME TO A WORLD OF WONDERMENT

If you can’t decide whether to continue with your studies or embark on a career, this is your golden ticket to the best of both worlds. With our Sponsored BA (Hons) Business Management degree, you’ll see the most amazing things; you’ll learn the most marvellous skills. It’s a truly unique programme that will enable you to earn and learn, all at the same time. And it starts in September 200

Barclays Bank: UK Retail Banking

Barclays UK Retail Banking serves more than 15 million individual and business customers nationwide with current and savings accounts, mortgages through the Woolwich brand, home, motor and travel insurance, loans, credit cards through Barclaycard, and an array of investment products.


Which Career sector?
Local & Central Government

The Big Players

Working in local government. Have you ever thought about a career in local government? With over two million jobs in local government in the UK, there’s bound to be one right up your street!


Which Career sector?
Construction

Carpenter/Joiner

Carpenters and joiners work with wood. Working on building sites or in workshops, they make, fit or repair doors, windows, staircases, floorboards, roof trusses and partitions. They use traditional woodworking tools, as well as specialised power or hand tools, for cutting, shaping, smoothing and finishing.


Which Career sector?
Land-based Careers

The Agricultural Crops Industry

The industry offers a huge range of opportunities for anyone of any age. Arable farms and businesses vary enormously, so you could find yourself producing and managing food groups such as cereals and root crops e.g. wheat for milling, malting barley for whisky and sugar beet for sugar. You could also be producing non-food and industrial crops such as energy crops, crops for paper and materials lik


Which Career sector?
Computer & IT

Why pursue a career in Computing?

There are three main reasons that you should consider a career in the Computing industry:


Which Career sector?
Computer & IT

Keeping all the databases in order

One of the many careers you could consider with an IT-related degree is that of a database administrator, responsible for maintaining a companies records.


Which Career sector?
Land-based Careers

Farm Manager

Farm managers run their own businesses or are employed by owners or tenants to run a farm efficiently and profitably. They may run a whole farm or just part of it, such as an arable (crops) unit.


Which Career sector?
Maths-based Careers

How to get into Actuaries

The Actuarial Profession is the examining body responsible for the UK actuarial examination system and provides guidance and information for its members.


Which Career sector?
Land-based Careers

Zoo keepers

Zoo keepers are responsible for the day-to-day care and welfare of animals in a zoo, wildlife or safari park, aquarium or special collection.


Which Career sector?
Accountancy

Accountancy Careers

You do not have to have a degree in accountancy to become an accountant


Which Career sector?
Local & Central Government

Economic development officer

Mark Evans is an economic development officer at Wolverhampton City Council. He manages the City Investment Fund, city-wide programme which supports the development of land and building projects for commercial and industrial activity.


Which Career sector?
Engineering

Clinical engineering

When someone's life is saved in hospital, it's the doctors and nurses who get the thanks. But have you ever stopped to think who invented all the tools and instruments that allow these procedures to happen?


Which Career sector?
Land-based Careers

Horticultural Manager

As a horticultural manager you would oversee the development and growth of plants for one of the following purposes Production / commercial horticulture - producing food crops and ornamental plants for sale to wholesalers, retailers, nurseries, garden centres and the public


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