Useful links
Useful careers links
A collection of trusted websites we recommend for careers advice, apprenticeships, further study and information about the world of work.
General careers information
Good starting points for exploring jobs, courses and the choices ahead.
- National Careers Service nationalcareers.service.gov.uk The government's careers advice service, with job profiles, skills assessments and free guidance. (opens in a new tab)
- Explore careers nationalcareers.service.gov.uk Browse hundreds of job profiles by industry to see what each role involves and how to get into it. (opens in a new tab)
- Start careers.startprofile.com Build a profile and explore subjects, courses, jobs and labour market information matched to you. (opens in a new tab)
- BBC Bitesize Careers www.bbc.co.uk Articles, videos and practical advice on jobs and the world of work. (opens in a new tab)
- Careerpilot careerpilot.org.uk Online tools and information to help you plan your route from school into work or further study. (opens in a new tab)
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn: how apprenticeships work and where to find them.
- Apprenticeships www.apprenticeships.gov.uk The official government guide to apprenticeships, for young people and their parents and carers. (opens in a new tab)
- Amazing Apprenticeships amazingapprenticeships.com Resources, vacancy alerts and employer spotlights covering apprenticeships at every level. (opens in a new tab)
- Find an apprenticeship www.gov.uk Search and apply for live apprenticeship vacancies across England. (opens in a new tab)
- Occupational maps occupational-maps.skillsengland.education.gov.uk Skills England's maps of the occupations you can train for through apprenticeships and technical education. (opens in a new tab)
Sixth form and beyond
For older students weighing up university, college, work and everything in between.
- UCAS www.ucas.com Applications and information for university and college courses in the UK. (opens in a new tab)
- UCAS Explore www.ucas.com Explore subjects, courses and where they can lead. (opens in a new tab)
- Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk Careers advice, job profiles and information on higher education and postgraduate study. (opens in a new tab)
- MoneySavingExpert student guides www.moneysavingexpert.com Plain-English guidance on student finance, loans and budgeting. (opens in a new tab)
- Not Going To Uni www.notgoingtouni.co.uk Apprenticeships, traineeships, gap years and jobs for those choosing a route other than university. (opens in a new tab)
- OpenLearn www.open.edu Free online courses from the Open University, across hundreds of subjects. (opens in a new tab)
Industry sectors
A closer look at careers in particular fields.
- Go Construct www.goconstruct.org Careers, roles and routes into the construction industry. (opens in a new tab)
- NHS Health Careers www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Over 350 careers in the NHS, with a quiz to help find the right fit. (opens in a new tab)
- Civil Service Careers www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk What it's like to work for the Civil Service and how to apply. (opens in a new tab)
- Discover Creative Careers discovercreative.careers Jobs and pathways across the creative industries, from design and media to museums and music. (opens in a new tab)
Labour market information
Facts and figures about jobs, pay and demand across the UK.
These sites are run by other organisations. We check the links from time to time, but please let us know if one stops working.
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