Career Resources

Careers

This section contains all our resources related to careers. Including information about how to get into certain careers, and employability skills.

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Careers and Courses
Y10 - Y13

My Future: University

Use our My Future: University report to explore graduate pay in different subjects, using real-life data from students who have graduated from university and gone into employment.

Careers and Courses
Y10 - Y13

So You Want To Be A... Teacher (Y9 - Y13)

You need a degree to become a teacher. This video explains the different ways you can qualify to teach.

Careers and Courses
Y9 - Y13

Science Careers (Y9 - Y13)

This session guides you through some examples of the careers you could have if you want to study science. Maybe you want to do forensics or be an oceanographer. Maybe you don't know what's out there and want to find out more. Either way, this session will give you some examples of where studying science could take you.

Careers and Courses
Y10 - Y13

So You Want To Be A... Doctor

Becoming a doctor is a graduate career, which means you have to go to university. But it's not as easy as just applying for a place on a course. This sessions takes you through everything you need to know.

Careers and Courses
Y10 - Y13

So You Want To Be A... Nurse

Are you considering a career in nursing but aren't sure what you need to do? The traditional route into nursing is through a Nursing degree at university, but there are new Degree Apprenticeships too.

Careers and Courses
Y10 - Y13

A Day in the Life of a Vet Nurse (Y10 - Y13)

Are you thinking about becoming a vet or a vet nurse but aren't sure what the differences are? This video explains what it's like to be a veterinary nurse, and what duties you may carry out during your working day.

Employability Skills
Y9 - Y13

Interview Skills (Y11 - Y13)

This short video session runs through some top tips to help you ace your next interview for a part-time job, college or sixth form, apprenticeship, or even university.

Employability Skills
Y10 - Y13

Guide to Interviews (Y9 - Y13)

This pack explains everything you need to know about interviews. You might have to go to an interview when you apply to college or sixth form, university, or for jobs. We take you through the basics then give you some common interview tasks to practice.

Employability Skills
Y10 - Y13

Employability: Application Forms (Y11 - Y13)

This work pack guides you through filling in an application form. It will answer common questions like how to use a job advert, what a job description is, and how to show you have the skills for a job.

Employability Skills
Y10 - Y13

Employability: CVs and Covering Letters (Y10 - Y13)

How do you write a CV? What is a covering letter? And what is the best way to create a professional online profile? This sessions talks you through everything you need to know, with some practical tips and example documents to download.

University Applications
Y10 - Y13

Medicine Application Guide (Y11-12)

If you're interested in becoming a doctor and studying Medicine at university, your application process is a little different than other courses. Not sure where to start? We explain it all.

University Applications
Y10 - Y13

Nursing and Midwifery Applications Guide (Y11-Y12)

The most common way to become a nurse is through studying a university degree. If you want to study Nursing, there are a few extra steps in the application process. You will need to get some work experience, often sit Maths and English tests, and visit the university for an interview.

University Applications
Y10 - Y13

Guide to Veterinary Science Applications (Y11-Y12)

Are you thinking about becoming a vet, but aren't sure where to start? There are only nine universities which offer veterinary science degrees in the UK, and places are competitive - with applicants having to go through interviews to get a place. Our session will give you lots of hints and tips for veterinary interviews and guide you through the process.