Search

It’s not always easy to secure work experience placements, but it is worth the effort, and it pays to start from as early as Year 9. Here’s how to ensure their placement is worthwhile, suitable, and gives them something useful to take away at the end.

Your child may find writing their personal statement the most difficult part of the application process – they’re not alone.

Higher apprenticeships are available in England at levels 4 and 5.

Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Chief Executive Officer, Jisc

Tom Ravenscroft, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Builder

Is a distance learning degree viewed the same way as a degree studied on campus? Do employers recognise them? Find the answers to these common questions and learn about the different skills you can get from distance learning.

Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.

Think accountancy is all about number-crunching? Think again! There’s far more to being an accountant than just figures.

If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.

Find out how to find the best apprenticeship for you.

Heading into the world of work offers you the chance to start earning, get experience, build your skills to increase your employability, and improve your CV for the future.

If you’re applying for a job but don’t have any, or much, professional experience, it can be tricky to know what to include on your CV. But any life experience you have will be valuable when applying for a job or apprenticeship – it’s how you talk about that experience that matters.

We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.

With over 800 million* people on LinkedIn, a LinkedIn profile is a chance to sell yourself and your skills ready for the world of work.

Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.

Diversify your workforce to drive innovation and boost your reputation. Our unrivalled audience data and multichannel campaign services can help you understand and recruit talented students to meet your business goals.

There are several interview types, and it’s important to understand the differences between each to help you structure your performance and maximise your chance of success.