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How to become a pilot

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

How to identify your transferable skills

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.

How to write a UCAS Conservatoires personal statement

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.

Interview tips

Interviews and auditions help course tutors to compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Get some advice here.

Music 2026 personal statement guide

Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.