Careers Advice
Career decisions can be overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. Whether you’re choosing your first job or just want to see what’s out there, here you’ll find clear guidance that cuts through the noise.
Exploring Options
Discover career paths that match your interests and strengths.
Apprenticeships for 16 Year Olds
Your one-stop guide to apprenticeships for 16-year-olds, where we bust myths and break down the different types of apprenticeships available
The Best Places For Apprenticeships
Looking for an apprenticeship can be a process. So to help you make your choices, we've put together the top places to do an apprenticeship in the UK.
The Best Universities in the UK
With the UCAS deadline around the corner, we’re here to help you decide which university you should choose, and why. These are the Best Universities in the UK for 2025.
The Highest-Paid Apprenticeships
Find out the best-paid apprenticeships in the UK by industry, location and apprenticeship level, compiled from data from the apprentice-written reviews on our website
Application Tips
Stand out with our CVs and application hacks.
How to Write a Graduate CV (With Template)
Our step-by-step guide to writing a graduate CV (complete with a free downloadable template) that'll help you land more interviews than you know what to do with.
Writing a Placement & Work Experience Cover Letter
When you apply for a placement, you’ll need to send a cover letter along with your CV. A placement cover letter supports your application by explaining who you are and why you’re interested in the role.
How to Write a Placement CV (with template)
To help you craft the ultimate CV and astound recruiters for placements, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide.
How to Apply for an Apprenticeship
You’ve found the perfect apprenticeship and now it’s time to do the application form. Use our tips and tricks to help you apply for an apprenticeship.
Interview Tips
Turn interview nerves into confidence and impress employers.
Top Tips for Assessment Centres
Been invited to an assessment centre? Here's how you can prepare and secure your dream placement or internship.
Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
You’ve had a job interview and feel good about it. Amazing! But what happens now? How will you know you have the job?
What to Expect at an Apprenticeship Assessment Centre
A guide to passing apprenticeship assessment centres, including how to prepare, what to bring and what to expect on the day
What Happens After Applying for an Apprenticeship?
You’re probably wondering what happens after you apply for an apprenticeship. This guide is here to help you through the apprenticeship post-application journey.
Student Life
Make the most of your university or school experience.
Feeling Homesick in Your First Year of University
Homesickness during your first year is a lot more common than you think and you're not alone. Here's are some real ways to manage homesickness at university.
5 Fun Revision Games to Boss Your Exams
Feeling the crunch of revision season? Whether it’s GCSEs, A-levels or degree exams, we feel you. It’s hard to stay motivated, but we’re here to help!
How To Deal With Burnout During Exam Season
Whether you’re a planner or a last-minute crammer, exam season is tough. Feeling tired and overwhelmed whilst studying? Follow these steps to get your body into full swing again.
8 Ways to Make Friends at University
There are so many things to be taken into consideration when going to university. Living with new people, possibly moving to a new city, starting a new course… and more. Sometimes it can be extra tricky to know how to balance all this and make friends. So, we asked third-year university student, Lucy, to share her tips on thriving during your time at university.
Working Life
Navigate your first job with ease.
5 things I learned on my Placement
Our graduate marketing executive Grace has been there and done it as a placement student. Here are her top tips for getting the most out of your placement year.
What are my rights on work experience?
Whether you’re doing an internship, placement year or another form of work experience, it’s really important that you are clear on the terms of your employment so that you are not taken advantage of.
Student Finance during Placement Year
Find out everything you need to know about student finance during your placement year - including how much you can get and how to apply.
Apprenticeship Accommodation: Everything You Need To know
See how you can secure somewhere to live whilst you complete your apprenticeship
