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Psychometric tests are becoming an essential part of the recruitment process for many employers. Whether you're applying for a job or an apprenticeship, these tests help assess your suitability for the role. This guide aims to answer your questions and provide tips on how to excel in these tests.

Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.

What skills are employers looking for and why are they important?

After GCSEs or National 5s, you could continue studying subjects you like, take vocational qualifications, an apprenticeship, or work or volunteer and study part-time.

Pat Carvalho, Principal, Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET).

Oli De Botton, Chief Executive, The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)

Rt Hon. Lord Willetts FRS, President of the Resolution Foundation and Former Minister for Universities and Science.

Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS

Find out the key info about apprenticeships, including what they are, how they work, and more.

Here at UCAS we’re used to talking to students about their university choices – so our experience should prove to be handy for your apprenticeships too.

Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Discover whether distance learning is the right path for you, plus who offers distance learning degrees in the UK, and what subjects you can study.

Over 45% of international students in the UK are here to complete a postgraduate degree, because it has some of the world’s top-ranking universities, leading the way in pioneering research and academic studies. This page explains the postgraduate options available, how to apply, and some of the benefits of studying in the UK.

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