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Options after finishing school

Post 16 options

Understand what your options are after GCSEs and what your next step could be.

Explore careers

Browse hundreds of job profiles to discover what different roles involve.

Find a course

Work towards a qualification by taking an online or classroom course local to you.

How to deal with setbacks

Tips to stay positive if you are rejected or do not get the grades you hoped for.

Support you can get from others

Networking: tips to help your career

Use your network for support as you start your career and build your reputation.

How to get a mentor

Learn where to find a mentor and how they can support you in starting your career.

Developing or assessing your skills

How to get work experience

Find out how work experience can help you try out a career to see if it’s right for you.

Take a skills assessment

Answer questions about your interests and see careers that might suit you.

Understand and develop your skills

Learn about the skills you have and find out how to build skills for a career you’re interested in.

Develop your soft skills

Learn how to build soft skills such as leadership, problem solving and communication.

Get the most out of online learning

Get advice on how you can prepare and benefit from an online course.

CVs and applications

How to write a CV

Tips on what to include in each section of your CV to make it stand out.

How to complete an application form

Find advice on what to include in an application and tips on how to structure your answers.

How to write a cover letter

Advice on how to write a cover letter to show why you are right for the job.

The STAR method

Use the STAR method to structure your answers in a CV, application or interview.

Make the most of a careers fair

Learn how to prepare for a careers fair and what to do when you're there.

Interview tips

How to answer common interview questions

See common interview questions and example answers.

How to do well in an interview

Learn what to expect from an interview and what you should prepare.

Video interview tips

Tips for what to consider if you need to prepare for a video interview.

Phone interview tips

Get advice on what to do before, during and after a phone interview.

Psychometric tests: prepare and practise

Find out what to expect from a test which assesses how you think and your personality.

Disability support

Job support if you're disabled

Get help finding and staying in work and see what your employment rights are.

Education support if you're disabled

See what support you can get and what reasonable adjustments you can ask for.

Speak to an adviser

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