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- Apprenticeships Online
This site helps you find and apply for Apprenticeships online!
https://www.apprenticeshipsonline.org/
- C.V.s
Lots of university websites have careers advice for graduates but this one has particularly good advice and plenty of examples of different types of C.V.s, covering letters and application forms.
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/cvexamples.htm
- Complete University Guide
Everything you need to know about UK universities - subject ranking, accommodation, sports facilities, together with advice on applying (including a useful timetable). Even includes a section for parents!
http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/[6605]
- Connexions
Info and advice on careers, work, learning, money, health, relationships, housing, rights and travel for 13 - 19 year olds.
http://www.connexions-direct.com
- Fast Tomato
Online advice on course options for 13 - 19yr olds, also advice on what type of career would suit you, based on your particular interests and abilities
http://www.fasttomato.com/index.aspx?logout=1
- Forward Together
A new interactive website, which details all the 14-19 learning opportunities available in Bedfordshire & Luton. Advice and guidance, courses and training opportunities.
http://www.forward-together.org/
- Fresh Direction
Great student website full of student news, info on finding accommodation, what's going on, careers, visiting Oz and other countries and loads more.
http://www.freshdirection.co.uk/
- Higher Education
Everything you need to know about choosing a course at uni or college plus how to get a job afterwards!
http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/home/index.cfm
- I to I
Volunteering, tours, internships, TEFL, jobs abroad.
http://www.i-to-i.com/
- Jobs4U
Careers database with information about hundreds of different careers - qualifications (or not) needed, what the job is, similar jobs, case studies.
http://www.connexions-direct.com/[jobs4u]
- Media Industry
If you fancy a job in the media industry this is the site for you! Covers TV, film and radio as well as things like computer games, animation and photo imaging.
http://www.skillset.org/careers/
- S-cool
Life skills, revision, exams, what to do next - a really useful site!
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/[article]
- Student Gems
Are you an improvished student? This fantastic website will put you in touch with businesses or individuals looking for talented students to do a huge range of jobs! Free to register.
http://www.studentgems.com/index.asp
- VInspired
Volunteering site for 16 to 25 year olds in England.
http://www.vinspired.com/
- Work Thing
Search for jobs nationwide in many different types of work.
http://www.workthing.com/
- Yougofurther
Yougofurther is a website available to students from application to graduation and provides students with a comprehensive information resource and social networking opportunities just for students.
http://www.yougofurther.co.uk/
- Your Creative Future
Masses of useful info on creative careers ranging from advertising, fashion, music, film and radio. Worth a look!
http://www.yourcreativefuture.org.uk/
Page last updated: 20 November 2008
