Useful Career Links
Career Exploration, Information, Progression and Links:
General:
https://national careersservice.direct.gov.uk - Job profiles, planning tools and more.
https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk/ - British government website for finding job vacancies.
www.plotr.co.uk - Career exploration matching tool and job locator.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/ - providing students with career guidance
https://successatschool.org/ - explore careers, obtain information on top employers, and search for the latest jobs, courses and advice.
www.futuremorph.org - A site to stimulate ideas about what you might do with STEM (Science, technology, engineering, maths) subjects.
www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk - One-stop shop for information and resources for careers in engineering.
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk - All other options than just full-time university courses.
Fun & Engaging ways to Explore Careers:
https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-to-choose-my-next-step/school/wheel-of-strengths - quick personality and strength test to see what potential careers may be good for students.
www.plotr.co.uk - Career exploration matching tool and job locator.
https://www.mypathcareersuk.com/resources - The MYPATH page features short, engaging career videos for students and staff, including ‘Job of the week’
A selection of quizzes & questionnaires designed to find out more about your personality and strengths to provide ideas for potential career pathways that may suit you.
- https://careersquiz.complete-careers.com/quiz/
- https://www.northeastambition.co.uk/buzz
- https://www.sortyourfuture.com/
- https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/discover-your-skills-and-careers
Career Information by Videos/Films:
www.Icould.com - Videos, stories, news and articles about different career options.
www.careersbox.co.uk - Films, News and information on various careers.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzHRXU9p6bKJtiIAhnzL6hQ/videos. The MYPATH page features short, engaging & informative career videos for students and staff, including ‘Job of the week’, providing an insight into that career pathway.
CV Advice:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/get-a-job/cv-sections How to compose a CV, which is crucial for any Job or for University Applications
www.inputyouth.co.uk – Job search with information and alternatives, CV building, volunteering, career planning and outside links.
https://www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/school-leaver-cv-template/ - School leaver CV template
www.totaljobs.com – Search for jobs by sector or location, CV builder and checker.
www.indeed.co.uk - Search for jobs from thousands of job boards, newspapers, classifieds and company websites.
Apprenticeships:
www.apprenticeships.gov.uk - National apprenticeship service.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/apprenticeships-quiz/ - Apprenticeship quizzes and information for students