Careers advice

As well as several private, commercial organisations offering career advice, there are some free or cheaper services available that you should be aware of.  

Next step is a free and friendly adult service that offers face-to-face help and advice about training, learning and the world of work. Head to Next Step for further information and to get in touch with your local adviser.

If you are an undergraduate, or a new or recent graduate, your University Careers Advisory Service should be your first point of contact. Most careers services provide advice and guidance after graduation for at least a short while. Head to your University website for the appropriate link or head to Prospects for their careers services listing and links at Prospects

The University of London offers careers advice to any graduates for a reasonable fee. If you can’t afford to pay for a guidance appointment, for a small fee you can still access the resources in their careers centre in London. For more information visit c2careers. Don’t forget to check your own current or previous University before you hand over your cash and remember that you may have to wait until outside term time for an appointment.

If you're aged 13 to 19 you can contact a Careers Adviser for free information, advice and support on a range of issues affecting young people.  Visit Direct Gov for more information and to get in touch with a careers adviser.

Your local college is always worth visiting as, not only are they likely to offer courses which might be useful to consider while you are job hunting, but they may also have a free careers drop-in service where you can meet a careers adviser to discuss your options.   

For information on careers, visit Prospects A-Z of jobs which provides very useful, up-to-date job profiles and facts and figures related to job roles, career prospects, entry requirements, employers and vacancy sources.  Visit:  Prospects-job types.