Career advice

UCAS have lots of resources available to help you find your ideal career. They have quizzes to match you up based on your skill-set to specific careers, as well as industry guidelines outlining what industries might be a good fit for you. 

Find out more about UCAS careers advice and guidance.  

The National Careers Service provides careers information, advice and guidance. They can help you make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in your career.

Find out more about support available with the National Careers Service

Careers fairs are a great way to get inspired and informed about jobs, apprenticeships, youth-friendly employers and further education programmes. Awareness days, skills shows and job fairs happen all over the UK across the year.

Find out about careers fairs happening all year online and in person

The Women in Tech campaign, highlights career paths and opportunities for women in the tech industry.

Women are massively underrepresented in digital industries, with just 3% of women saying a career in technology is their first choice. As just 5% of leadership positions in the sector are held by women. 

Next Women in Tech events are to be confirmed. 

GoContruct provide information around careers in construction. Helping you to figure out your options, explore job roles, and apply for apprenticeships and entry-level positions. 

ERIC helps you to explore, upskill and start your career in the creative industries. The free ERIC app will support you to learn about careers in 16 different creative areas, including the arts, design, fashion, and gaming, journalism and publishing. It's designed for 16 to 25-year olds. 

The NHS has information, advice and guidance around securing a career in the health and social care sector. Find out more about the resources, tools and tips around the hundreds of roles within our healthcare system. They also have information on apprenticeships, ways of finding your ideal NHS role, and courses and training that could lead to a range of NHS careers.

Springpod provides free experiences for the world of work and university. They can help you take control of your future by enabling you to gain insight and experience with top employers. Find out about live insight and work experience sessions and learn about a new career.