Careers

You can expect to change jobs several times during your lifetime – 7 times on average. You may even retrain and change your career direction completely.

Experts have predicted that by 2010, fewer jobs will be open to people without at least 5 good GCSEs or the equivalent such as NVQ Level 2. So the more qualifications you get, the more choice and earning potential you’ll have.

• Want to find out more about a particular career?
• Want to know what qualifications and training you'll need?
• Thinking about getting a job/apprenticeship?
• Not sure what you want to do?
• Want to be your own boss?

Work experience

Work experience isn't just about a 2-week placement in Year 10 and 11. There is a variety of programmes available that can help you to get an idea of what a particular career might involve.

Careers information

Need help to research a career area you're interested in? We've up-to-date information about:

• what different jobs involve
• entry requirements
• skills/qualities you'll need

Job hunting

Whether you are looking for a full-time, weekend or temporary job, you'll have to make an application and probably go for an interview.

Starting your own business

Like the idea of starting your own business? There are lots of people who can give you advice.