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Not sure what job is right for you? Select one from the list then complete the Personal Job Profile to see if it will suit your skills and expectations. Also includes an A-Z of jobs.
This BBC Wales website features a series of articles about the world of work, including information about how to make the most of your transferable skills.
Includes a flow chart to help you plan for the career that's best for you.
The careers advice section of the Open University website. Features articles on how to get pro-active in your search for work and links to the major national newspapers where you can view the vacancies pages.
Contains articles to give you food for thought when choosing your career. The information here is not all specific to Scotland, but some areas of the site do require you to be logged in.
Informative interactive section to get you thinking and planning. There is careers advice, work experience information, job interview and college interview games to play, and tips and advice along the way. The information here is not just specific to Wales, but some sections of the website do require you to be logged in.
Work your way through the quizzes to find your ideal role in the world of IT. This website, supported by the Irish Computer Society, contains a wealth of information about computer related careers.
Includes lots of information on planning for your future, including careers resources and choices in year 9, year 11 and post 16.
Voluntary work shows dedication, initiative, interest, gives you experience and can fill in gaps on your CV. This site has lots of information about how to volunteer in a wide range of areas. Show you're one step ahead of the others, get volunteering!
Thinking about a career in engineering, but not sure what's involved? Look no further. Not just for the boys!
Contains information about a wide range of careers and links to other useful organisations. There is also a careers game where you can match skills and interests to possible future employment.
Contains several articles to help you to match your skills and interests to a career suitable for you.
Includes suggestions and advice to help you find a work experience placement and a useful list of further links to other relevant organisations.
Volunteering can be a great way of getting experience and will look good on your CV. It's also a good way of getting a feel for the job and whether you will like it. This organisation can help you to find a suitable volunteering opportunity.
