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Information and Resources for Students

Information and Resources for Students

 

I need help to use Unifrog:

I want to explore my options and pathways:

I want to explore different career sectors:
Why don’t you start by doing the Unifrog quizzes and see what careers are suggested?

 

Log into your Unifrog account here.

 

 

You can also take the Buzz Quiz to gain insight into your strengths and which jobs might suit you.

 

 

A good place to start with any careers exploration is BBC Bitesize Careers

 

For older students, Bright Network is a great resource to find out about a wide range of careers:

 

If you are interested in a specific career sector, find out more by following the links below.

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/accountancy-banking-and-finance/overview-of-the-uks-financial-sector

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/business-consulting-and-management/overview-of-the-business-sector-in-the-uk

https://jobs.accaglobal.com/cp/role-explorer/

 

Example employers:

JP Morgan: https://www.jpmorganchase.com/careers/explore-opportunities/students-and-graduates 

EY: https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/students

HSBC: https://www.hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates 

Investment 20/20: https://www.investment2020.org.uk/the-investment-industry/an-industry-for-everyone/ 

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/charity-and-voluntary-work/overview-of-the-uk-charity-sector

https://www.charityjob.co.uk/careeradvice

 

Example employers:

Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/jobs 

WWF: https://www.wwf.org.uk/jobs

Comic Relief: https://www.comicrelief.com/careers/ 

Oxfam: https://www.oxfam.org.uk/about-us/working-oxfam/

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/overview-of-the-uks-creative-arts-sector

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/media-and-internet/overview-of-the-uks-media-sector

https://discovercreative.careers/explore/#/

https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/

https://www.ukmusic.org/education-skills/careers-in-the-music-industry/

 

Example employers:

Endemol: https://www.endemolshineuk.com/careers-2/

King: https://careers.king.com/us/en

EA: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/careers

Warner Bros: https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/wbd-internships-early-careers

Sony Music: https://www.sonymusic.co.uk/careers/jobs/

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/energy-and-utilities/overview-of-the-uks-energy-and-utilities-sector

https://www.energyutilitiesjobs.co.uk/your-career/

 

Example employers:

EDF energy: https://www.edfenergy.com/careers/early-careers

BT: https://jobs.bt.com/content/Students-and-Graduates/

Cadent: https://careers.cadentgas.com/content/future-professionals/?locale=en_GB

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/engineering-and-manufacturing/overview-of-the-uks-engineering-industry

https://www.engc.org.uk/informationfor/students-apprentices-and-graduates/

https://www.ucas.com/explore/career-path/2.2

 

Example employers:

Rolls Royce: https://careers.rolls-royce.com/united-kingdom/students-and-graduates/apprenticeships-and-school-leavers/

British Airways: https://careers.ba.com/emerging-talent

BAE systems: https://www.baesystems.com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk

Unilever: https://careers.unilever.com/early-careers-at-unilever 

Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/careers/career-areas 

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/environment-and-agriculture/overview-of-the-uks-environmental-sector

https://myport.port.ac.uk/guidance-and-support/careers-support/your-options/career-guides/environmental

https://www.agrirs.co.uk/blog/2018/06/careers-in-the-uk-agricultural-sector?source=google.com

https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/jobs/profiles

https://www.bva.co.uk/your-career/careers-advice/

 

Example employers:

Defra: https://defrajobs.co.uk/

Natural England: https://naturalenglandcareers.org.uk/

The Wildlife Trusts: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/jobs

Zoos and Aquariums: https://biaza.org.uk/jobs 

Medivet: https://careers.medivet.co.uk/

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/healthcare/overview-of-the-healthcare-sector-in-the-uk

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/social-care/overview-of-the-social-care-sector

https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Careers-in-care/Think-Care-Careers.aspx

https://www.bacp.co.uk/careers/careers-in-counselling/ 

https://www.themedicportal.com/application-guide/deciding-on-medicine/

https://www.bps.org.uk/find-your-career-psychology

 

Example employers:

NHS: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ 

C&C London carehomes: https://www.ccht.org.uk/careers/ 

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/hospitality-and-events-management/overview-of-the-hospitality-and-events-sector-in-the-uk

https://www.escoffier.edu/blog/careers/

https://eventacademy.com/careers-in-event-management/ 

 

Example employers:

Landmark Hotel, London: https://www.landmarklondon.co.uk/careers/

Wembley Stadium hospitality: https://careers.delawarenorth.com/wembley-stadium-jobs

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.bcs.org/it-careers/tech-career-quiz/ 

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/information-technology/overview-of-the-uks-it-industry

https://www.ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk/careers-and-learning/cyber-career-framework/

https://pg-online.leeds.ac.uk/blogs/top-5-jobs-in-ai/

 

Example employers:

IBM: https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/careers/career-opportunities

Cisco: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/communities/students-and-new-graduates.html

GCHQ: https://www.gchq-careers.co.uk/our-careers/early-careers.html

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/law-careers

https://www.thelawyerportal.com/careers/deciding-on-law/

https://www.law.ac.uk/employability/career-finder/

https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister/school-students.html

 

Example employers:

Mishcon de Reya: https://www.mishcon.com/careers

Charles Russell Speechlys: https://www.charlesrussellspeechlys.com/en/careers/early-talent/ 

Gray’s Inn: https://www.graysinn.org.uk/joining/how-to-join/ 

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/leisure-sport-and-tourism/overview-of-the-leisure-sport-and-tourism-sector-in-the-uk

https://careers-in-sport.co.uk/careers/

https://www.abta.com/industry-zone/education-and-career-development/careers-in-travel

 

Example employers:

Tui: https://careers.tuigroup.com/uk/early-careers/

Everyone Active: https://www.everyoneactive.com/about-us/careers/

Arsenal: https://careers.arsenal.com/

Outward Bound: https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/job-vacancies 

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/marketing-advertising-and-pr/overview-of-the-uks-marketing-advertising-and-pr-sector

https://www.coursera.org/gb/articles/marketing-careers

https://ipa.co.uk/talent-diversity/careers-in-advertising 

 

Example employers:

Tipi Group: https://tipigroup.com/careers/

House of Poppins: https://poppins.agency/working-here

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.goconstruct.org/

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/property-and-construction/overview-of-the-uks-property-and-construction-industry

 

Example employers:

Mace: https://careers.macegroup.com/gb/en/emerging-talent

McLaren: https://mclarengroup.com/careers/early-careers/

Berkeley Group: https://www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/about-us/careers

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/public-services-and-administration/overview-of-the-uks-public-services-sector

https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/workforce-and-hr-support/lga-careers-guide

https://www.planitplus.net/CareerAreas/View/3

 

Example employers:

UK Civil Service: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/

Metropolitan police: https://www.met.police.uk/police-forces/metropolitan-police/areas/c/careers/

RAF: https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/find-your-role

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/retail/overview-of-the-retail-sector-in-the-uk

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/sales/overview-of-the-uks-sales-industry

https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/working-in-sales 

 

Example employers:

TK Maxx: https://jobs.tjx.com/uk/en/locations-uk-ireland

Tesco: https://www.tesco-programmes.com/

Aldi: https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/science-and-pharmaceuticals/overview-of-the-science-and-pharmaceuticals-sector

https://stem.exhibition.app/illuminatingcareers/

https://www.destinationstem.org.uk/careers

 

Example employers:

Francis Crick Institute: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-study/vacancies

AstraZeneca: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/united-kingdom

GSK: https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/teacher-training-and-education/how-to-become-a-teacher

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/

https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/careers/information-and-resources/employment-sectors/education-and-teaching 

https://earlyyearscareers.campaign.gov.uk/

https://career-advice.jobs.ac.uk/academic/working-in-higher-education-faq/ 

 

Example employers:

Capital City College Group: https://recruitment.capitalccg.ac.uk/working-at-cccg/

Bright Little Stars Nurseries: https://www.brightlittlestars.com/recruitment/

UCL University: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/explore-ucl-careers 

Information about these types of careers:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/transport-and-logistics/overview-of-the-uks-transport-industry

https://generationlogistics.org/ 

 

Example employers:

HS2: https://www.hs2.org.uk/jobs-and-skills/careers-with-hs2-ltd/

TfL: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/

Network Rail: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/

I want to find work experience, apprenticeships, Summer schools and more:

https://www.speakersforschools.org/work-experience-opportunities/

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience

https://uptree.co/events/

https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/

https://successatschool.org/jobs

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

https://www.ucas.com/explore/search/apprenticeships?query=

https://www.cmdn.co.uk/

https://summerschools.suttontrust.com/

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/be-inspired/schools-outreach/secondary-schools/summer-schools/

https://wearencs.com/ 

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/

https://www.camden.gov.uk/volunteering-covid19

https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/volunteering/youth-volunteering/young-volunteers/


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