Work and Education will remain strong topics throughout your life. There are times in your life when you will need to decide what to do next, such as:
- Making option choices throughout school
- Deciding what to do after when you leave school
- What career / job you want to do in the future?
It can be difficult to make the right choice, especially when there are so many options available.
It’s important that you have the right information about each of your choices so that you can make the right decision. Having some career ideas, knowing your options and being aware of what is available to you can help you make an informed decision on which route to take.
Look out for your CareersInc advisers in school for more help and advice when you need it!
Your teachers and learning managers can help you to get in touch to discuss any career related questions that you may have.
Career Options By Occupation
You might have an idea or interest related to a specific occupational area you have considered to pursue in the future, or you may just be exploring the possibilities. Visit the below website links to gather more information about the occupations you’re interest in.
| Accountancy & Finance | |
| http://www.icaew.co.uk | Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales |
| http://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en.html | Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants |
| http://www.aiaworldwide.com/ | Association of International Accountants (AIA) |
| hhttp://www.directions.org.uk/ | Link to opportunities and information about careers in finance and law |
| http://aat.org.uk/ | The Association of Accounting Technicians |
| http://www.cimaglobal.com/ | Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
| Aeronautical Careers | |
| http://www.caa.co.uk | The UK specialist aviation regulator |
| http://www.raes.org.uk | A one stop shop for enquiries relating to the aerospace industry |
| http://www.nats.co.uk | The National Air Traffic services recruitment site |
| Architecture | |
| http://www.architecture.com/ | Official RIBA site |
| Business | |
| http://www.careers-in-business.com | Careers in business |
| Construction | |
| http://www.cibse.org | Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers |
| http://www.bpec.org.uk | The British Plumbing Employers Council |
| http://www.jtltraining.com/ | The principal training provider to the building services industry |
| Armed Forces | |
| http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Home/ | Ministry of Defence |
| http://www.rafcareers.com | RAF Careers |
| http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/ | Royal Navy Careers |
| http://www.army.mod.uk | British Army |
| Civil Service | |
| http://www.lgjobs.com/ | Information and advice on local government careers |
| http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/recruitment | Civil Service recruitment page |
| Creative / Arts / Media | |
| http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs | Find out about career opportunities with the BBC |
| http://www.skillset.org/careers | Skillset is the skills council for audio visual industries |
| http://www.ism.org | The Incorporated Society of Musicians |
| http://www.bpi.co.uk | The British record industry’s trade association |
| http://www.ideasfactory.com | Channel 4 web site with numerous ideas for careers in creative areas |
| http://www.yourcreativefuture.org | Loads of useful information in Arts, Design, Fashion and Media. Sponsored by government agencies |
| http://www.adassoc.org.uk | The Advertising Association |
| http://www.journalism.co.uk | Information about all types of journalism |
| http://www.nctj.com/ | National Council for the training of journalists |
| http://www.getintotheatre.co.uk | A useful website for those who want to work in theatre |
| Engineering | |
| http://www.whynotchemeng.com | Discover more about chemical engineering as a career option |
| http://www.ecitb.org.uk | The Engineering Construction industry training board, containing a wide range of information about careers and training in the UK construction industry |
| http://www.ice.org.uk | The Institute of Civil Engineers. Advice and information for those considering a career in civil engineering |
| http://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk | An excellent website for future engineers |
| http://www.engc.org.uk/ | The Engineering Council |
| Environment | |
| http://www.growingcareers.com/ | Careers in the environment and with animals |
| Forensics | |
| http://www.forensic-science-society.org.uk/home | Careers in Forensic science |
| Information Technology / Computing | |
| http://www.bcs.org | The British Computer Society. Industry body for IT professionals |
| Law | |
| http://www.lcan.org.uk/ | The Law Careers Advice Network |
| http://www.legaleducation.org.uk/ | Bar council education and training |
| http://www.liv.ac.uk/law/ | Career options with a Law degree |
| http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/ | The Bar Council |
| http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law | The Law Society |
| http://www.thelawyer2b.com | Information for future lawyers |
| Logistics | |
| http://www.careersinlogistics.co.uk/index.html | Careers in Logistics is the first dedicated website in the UK for Logistic jobs and careers. They supply lots of invaluable advice and information about careers, training and funding as well as the industry itself. |
| Medicine & Health Professions | |
| http://www.bma.org.uk/ | The British Medical Association web site |
| http://www.bda.org/ | The British Dental Association |
| http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/ | NHS Careers |
| http://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk | Opportunities in the National Health Service |
| http://www.rvc.ac.uk/ | The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London |
| http://medlink-uk.net/ | The home for future doctors |
| http://www.bps.org.uk | The British Psychological Society |
| http://www.cot.org.uk | British Association of Occupational Therapists |
| http://www.rcslt.org | The Royal College of Speech & Language Therapy |
| http://www.readmedicine.com | Medicine & Dentistry in Europe |
| http://www.mymedschool.co.uk | Different aspects of applying for medicine |
| http://www.tasteofmedicine.com/ | Information about lots of different healthcare courses |
| Veterinary Science and Medicine | |
| http://www.rcvs.org.uk | Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons |
| http://www.ibms.org | The Institute of Biomedical Science |
| http://www.ahis.org | The Animal Health Information Specialists (UK & Ireland) is a group of library and information professionals working in the area of animal health. |
| Self Employment | |
| http://www.shell-livewire.org | Shell live wire helps 16-30 year olds to start and develop their own business |
| http://princes-trust.org.uk | The Princes Trust offers practical solutions to help young people succeed |
| http://www.businesslink.gov.uk | Government agency to support existing businesses and help to start up new ones |
| Science | |
| http://www.newscientist.com | Provides an important gateway to science career resources |
| http://www.biochemsoc.org.uk | The Biochemical Society click on the ‘education’ link for careers information |
| http://www.whynotchemeng.com | Careers and information for Chemical Engineering |
| http://www.iop.org | Careers and information for Physics |
| Social Work | |
| http://www.socialworkcareers.co.uk/ | Department of Health Social Work recruitment site |
| Sport / Leisure / Tourism | |
| http://www.jobswithballs.com/ | Jobs in the sports and leisure industry |
| Teaching and Education | |
| http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching | Education information website |
| Uniformed Service | |
| http://www.justice.gov.uk/jobs/prisons | The Prison Service |
| http://www.westyorksfire.gov.uk | The West Yorkshire Fire Service |
| http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk | West Yorkshire Police |
| http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk | The National Police Recruitment web site |
