Free Career Guides

Choosing a uni? We’ve put together this comprehensive guide, complete with tips, tricks and useful resources, to help you choose the right university...

Ever wondered what a career in fashion design is really like? We spoke to Karen Peacock, designer and co-founder of womenswear brand Albaray, to find...

Everything students need to know about employability skills. This ultimate guide shows you how to improve, develop and showcase them to get your dream job.

Stuck on how to write the hobbies and interests section of your CV? Take a look at our handy 'dos and don'ts' to find out...

This is a free resource pack full of stats, information, interactive exercises and project ideas to discuss equality, diversity and inclusion in STEM with your...

Ever wondered what a career in dentistry is really like? We spoke to general dental practitioner Charlotte Leigh to get a better idea of life...

Ever wondered what a career in clinical psychology is really like? We spoke to Dr Vicky McKechnie, a clinical psychologist based in London, to find...

Ever wondered what a career in engineering is really like? We sat down with Bhavik Bhatt, a thermofluids engineer at Rolls-Royce, to find out.

Ever wondered what a career as a vet is really like? We spoke to Dr Michael Lazaris, a small animal veterinarian working in London, to...

Professional language leaving you mystified? Check out our list of industry-specific definitions.

Ever wondered what a career in architecture is really like? We sat down with Karl Mok, founder of TA!LAB spatial design studio, to find out. 

Considering a career in journalism? We spoke to Michael Skapinker, a Financial Times journalist with 40 years’ experience, to get the inside scoop. 

Ever wondered what a career in software engineering is really like? We sat down with Victoria Sloan, a front-end developer at Teamwork, to find out. 

Ever wondered what a career in investment banking is really like? We sat down with Erika Terrones Shibuya, an associate on the Asia equities sales...

Ever wondered what a career in management consultancy is really like? We sat down with Mary Agbesanwa, a management consultant at PwC UK, to find...

Ever wondered what a career as an artist is really like? We spoke to Katy Edelsten, an artist, illustrator and advertising creative, to find out.

Ever wondered what a career in politics is really like? We sat down with Ben Simpson, a diplomat at the British embassy in Libya, to...

Considering a career in the music industry? We spoke to David Davies, a tour manager, senior producer and founder of double d live, to...

Ever wondered what a career in filmmaking is really like? We sat down with Ben Hunter, an award-winning writer, director and filmmaker to find out. 

Considering a career in international development? We spoke to Perseverence Ganga, a Programme Policy Officer at the UN World Food Programme, to find out.

Looking to boost your UCAS or CV over summer? The Summer Success Journal has everything you need to do just that, including tips,...