USEFUL WEBSITES
Careers Research:
www.careerswales.com - click on Tools and Resources and then Careers Search. Provides a detailed description of hundreds of job, plus qualifications needed, training routes, skills and qualities for entry. They also have an 'ideas quiz' for career ideas that may suit you.
www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk - Job profiles
www.icould.com - career info by section, plus personality quiz
www.careersbox.co.uk
Higher Education:
www.brightknowledge.org - clear articles about different jobs, typical days, entry requirements, pay and the best & worst bits about the job.
https://www.ucas.com - find suitable universities and courses.
www.unistats.direct.gov.uk - compare and contrast university data to include student satisfaction, employability figures etc.
Apprenticeships:
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch - live apprenticeship vacancies
www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk - live apprenticeship vacancies as well as internships
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk - live apprenticeship vacancies, as well as other post 18 options.
Job Search:
www.indeed.co.uk - live vacancies, recruitment support and CV matching service.
www.fish4jobs.co.uk - live vacancies, recruitment support and CV matching service.
www.jobsite.co.uk - live vacancies, recruitment support and CV matching service.
Volunteering and Work Experience:
www.do-it.org - search for opportunities in your local area
www.tcv.org - conservation volunteering opportunities
www.vinspired.com - search for volunteering opportunities in your area
www.charityjob.co.uk - search for charity shop volunteering opportunities locally.
Gap Years:
www.gap-year.com - everything you need to know about taking a gap year at home or abroad.
www.yearoutgroup.org - how to plan a year out. Links to 35 of the main gap year organisations.
www.lattitude.org.uk - overseas voluntary projects with a large number of placements worldwide.