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Support for parents, carers and guardians to help young people making education and career choices.
Get help choosing your next step if you have learning difficulties or a disability such as autism, attention deficit disorder (ADHD) or dyslexia.
Look at the different ways to try out different careers to see whether they're right for you.
Read why work experience is important and how it can help you develop.
Learn how to improve your digital skills to help you in your daily life and your career.
Identify the skills you have, how you can improve them and develop new ones.
Soft skills like communication and leadership are needed for most jobs.
Get remote work experience with companies in the UK or abroad.
Develop your talent on a graduate scheme.
Learn more about cover letters, why they're important and how to use them.
Find out how to create a CV that stands out and gets you an interview.
Discover jobs through people you know.
Learn how to make the most of an opportunity to meet lots of employers without leaving home.
Find out where to look for vacancies from recruitment agencies to social media sites.
Look into job roles in the British Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Navy.
Learn resilience and how to deal with difficult experiences.
Consider all the further study options available to you.
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