Careers Exploration and Planning

The National Careers Service (UK) website has loads of job profiles, CV advice, skills assessment, and interview tips. https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Prospects is a great resource for exploring job sectors, graduate career paths, and entry requirements. Includes a “What can I do with my degree?” tool. This is helpful for thinking about what A level choices lead to university degrees and jobs. https://www.prospects.ac.uk

Careerpilot helps explore career options, qualifications, and routes like university and apprenticeships.

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk

Start is free online careers platform to connect 11–18-year-old with their future career potential.

https://www.u-explore.com/page/home-page

Springpod is a virtual work experience website where you can sign up to do virtual work experience in a variety of sectors. https://www.springpod.com/

Target Careers offers career advice, employer profiles, and information on university and apprenticeships https://targetcareers.co.uk

Apprenticeships & Alternatives to University

1. Amazing Apprenticeships

https://amazingapprenticeships.com

Provides up-to-date info on apprenticeships, including school leaver and degree-level opportunities and employer case studies.

2. RateMyApprenticeship

https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk

Student reviews of apprenticeships, job listings, and employer rankings.

3. Not Going to Uni

https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

Shows alternative routes such as apprenticeships, gap years, and vocational training.

4. Government apprenticeship website

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch

Search for an apprenticeship near where you live and find out starting salaries.

Skills & Personality Assessments 

• SACU Career Quiz – https://sacu-student.com. A visual and interactive quiz that links your interests to careers and study options. 

• 16Personalities (Personality test) – https://www.16personalities.com. Personality profiling to help you understand your strengths and possible career fits. 

• Buzz Quiz (byicould) – https://icould.com/buzz-quiz. A quick and fun personality quiz that connects your personality type to possible careers. 

University and Research Advice

1.UCAS (UK)

https://www.ucas.com

The central service for applying to UK universities. Offers course search tools, application guidance, and career insights.

2. Whatuni

https://www.whatuni.com

Student reviews, course comparisons, and university rankings to help you choose the right course.