Useful Resources for Students
These websites are a great way to start your research when you’re starting to think about your career and education choices. They’re the ones I most often use in careers appointments. Of course, there are many more than I can list, but you have to start somewhere! Look out for further links on these websites for career and industry-specific information.
For more information about using these websites to support your career, education and training options, contact me through my website.
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The Spartan Test – choose images linked to your preferences and see your Career Cloud: https://sacu-student.com
The Buzz Quiz – learn more about your personality type and how this relates to careers: https://icould.com/buzz-quiz
Career Pilot – Job sector and skills quizzes to match you to different sectors and careers: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk
Prospects – Match your Skills and Personality to over 400 graduate Job Profiles: https://www.prospects.ac.uk
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National Careers Service - https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
Prospects – for careers that you may need a degree for: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles
Also, look at Job Sectors: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors
Career Pilot – search by Sector or Subject: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors
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iCould – videos about careers linked to subjects you like, job type or career paths: https://icould.com/explore
BBC Bitesize Careers – watch videos linked to subjects, work experience, skills and more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
First Careers – watch videos about popular jobs and also search by subject or job type: https://www.firstcareers.co.uk
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UCAS - for course searches, to check entry requirements for any degree plus Subject Guides: www.ucas.com
The Uni Guide - search for courses by predicted grades and gain ideas for degree courses: https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/courses
The Complete University Guide - university rankings, course and provider information: https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
Prospects - to look at careers linked to degree subject areas: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree
What Uni? - compare courses and universities and read student reviews: https://www.whatuni.com
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Apprenticeships (.gov) - this is the main site to search for live vacancies and other info: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
Rate My Apprenticeship – apprenticeship and job vacancies, employer reviews and advice: https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk
Not Going to Uni – apprenticeship, job and school leaver programme info and vacancies: https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
Careerometer - a tool to compare key information about occupations
Use this tool for a selection of UK headline data relating to pay, weekly hours of work and future employment prospects for different occupations.
Simply type in the title of the job you are interested in and select the job title that's most relevant to you. You can then look up another two occupations and compare. You can also select ‘display the UK average’ and compare the information with the occupation you have selected.
Podcasts
I have more time on my hands - what does this mean for my career?
In this podcast, we discuss how you can approach re-prioritising your career when your kids have left home or are now at school.
You can listen to the full episodes of Stay Nimble’s Let’s Work It Out podcast here or on Spotify.
I've had the interview, but I didn't get the job I really wanted.
Ever done a great interview but not got the job? Listen to Stay Nimble's latest 'Let's Work It Out' podcast to hear coaches Georgie and Jennifer chat through how to handle the emotions, and how to come back stronger.
How to find a better work:life balance
Listen to this short podcast to hear Georgie talk to Jennifer Harper, head of coaching at Stay Nimble, about some practical tips to help pursue a better work-life balance.
How can I calm my nerves before an interview?
Jayne and Georgie talk through their top tips for managing the nervous energy that accompanies an interview.
Podcast by Stay Nimble
Am I heading for Burnout?
In this podcast, we discuss how to spot the signs of burnout and strategies to help yourself before it gets more serious.
Podcast by Stay Nimble
I'm stuck in a rut at work - how can I change my situation?
If you're feeling stuck at work and are not sure what to do about it, listen to this podcast for some useful tips to get working towards feeling unstuck.
Podcast by Stay Nimble
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Listen to this podcast and uncover what imposter syndrome is and hear some practical ways that you can tackle it head-on.
Podcast by Stay Nimble
Robert's journey from Teaching to Financial Advice
Ever wanted to change careers but not sure how to go about it? Hear the inspiring journey that Robert went on to fulfill his ambitions.
Podcast by Stay Nimble
How to reflect on your achievements
In this podcast, we discuss ways that you can take control of your career and reflect on your achievements.
Podcast by Stay Nimble
Useful Downloads
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CV Template
Download this 'hybrid-style' CV template, to show how you can arrange your content and what to include in each section.