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Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.

There are hundreds of different kinds of jobs and careers available. We’ve collated together some information on different career families, or job sectors, together with some useful links to help you decide what sort of job you would like in the future.

Reflected on your choices and decided that you would like to change your mind? Not a problem. Follow our tips on how to navigate changing your mind.

University is a critical time for developing your future career. As an international student in the UK, you can access a wealth of support from your university and their dedicated careers teams. You’ll be able to get help on everything from improving your job application process, finding work experience while you’re studying, or getting a graduate role in your chosen industry.

Thinking about options after GCSEs or Nationals? Find ideas to help you start your job or career plan.

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.

Open days give the perfect opportunity to find out more about your preferred course. Read our top tips to get the most from the day.

Of the three main post-secondary pathways, going to university remains the default choice across the UK in 2024. But for apprenticeships and early careers opportunities, despite all their unique benefits so suited to today’s cost-of-living crisis, it remains a battle for a distant second place.

Of the three main post-secondary pathways, going to university remains the default choice across the UK in 2024. But for apprenticeships and early careers opportunities, despite all their unique benefits so suited to today’s cost-of-living crisis, it remains a battle for a distant second place.

Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School

Information and resources for teachers to help students choose their post-16 education and training.

By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute

One in three adults in the UK wish they’d taken a different career path, or would like to return to study.

Caroline Green, award-winning career development expert.

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Do you have any famous alumni who might be able to help us with a Twitter campaign we're running called

By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute

Two in five students at university say they would have made better choices had they had better access

This month’s updates include a new report on student choice, the latest insight from the conference,

National Careers Week is a busy time for advisers supporting students to make informed decisions about

In our latest survey of 13 – 17-year-olds, Project Next Generation looks at what young people are planning

Careers Adviser Caroline Green RCDP, shares her advice when supporting your students to prepare for a