Applying for jobs

Jobs in Bristol: Working in the "capital of the South West"

Bristol - the capital of the South West - is a trendy, vibrant, green city with an industrial past and an exciting future. It offers many job opportunities in the public sector, from the NHS to the...  

Future-proof jobs: Emerging careers in each school subject

Rapidly developing technology and the threat of climate breakdown means that the world of work is changing rapidly. Although this change can be scary, it also presents many opportunities for the next generation...  

Did I do a bad interview?

It’s common to come out of an interview and think that the whole thing was a terrible disaster. It’s also true that many people who feel like that end up getting the job! So how can you stop...  

Starting your career in Sheffield

You may have heard Sheffield referred to as the “Steel City”. That’s because of the city’s proud tradition as a steel-making hub. In fact, stainless steel was invented in Sheffield...  

Everything you need to know about assessment centres

Have you been invited to an assessment day? Assessment days can seem pretty nerve-racking but with the right preparation, you’ll be ready to show off your skills and bag the job or apprenticeship. We’ve...  

Everything you need to know about jobs in Cardiff

You probably know Cardiff for rugby and great nightlife – but the Welsh capital has loads more going for it. It’s one of the key filming locations for Doctor Who, is home to some of the best...  

Graduate schemes: your questions answered

From psychometric tests to how to make your application stand out, in this guide we answer all your questions about graduate schemes. What is a graduate scheme? A graduate scheme is a work-based training...  

How to ask why you didn't get the job

It’s a phone call or email we all dread: “Sorry, your application for the position at our company was not successful at this time.” It’s never easy to hear that you didn’t...  

Everything you need to know about jobs in Newcastle

You might already know that Newcastle is the home of Greggs, Ant & Dec, and a cracking student nightlife. But maybe you didn’t know that the Northern city has one of the best universities in...  

Job fairs: What you need to know

If you’re off to uni in 2018 (or perhaps you’ve just arrived), be prepared to hear a lot about job fairs. A job fair is an opportunity for employers to sell themselves and their training programmes...  

Sign up to receive careers advice and info about apprenticeships & school leaver jobs.

Sign up now