There are many students in the UK, and internationally, who have set their hearts on becoming a doctor. Becoming a doctor may be an ambition for many of you, but it is no simple task. Institutions want to make sure that only the most intelligent …
How to Find Work Experience?
Work experience is defined as a short-term period of employment offered to anyone, but typically students, who are unqualified for the job but are looking to get a taste of what the industry is about. As a student, work experience is absolutely vital. Even if …
10 Achievements to Put on a CV For a Teenager
Contrary to what you may think, there are many opportunities for teenagers to get a job. The youngest minimum age to get a part time job is 13. For full time work you must be of school-leaving age. In an age where even part time …
How Many Apprenticeships Can You Apply For?
In the UK, Apprenticeships are just one of the many paths available for both post-16 and post-18 students. They are a popular option for those who know which sector they would like to enter in the working world. As Apprenticeships are employer run, applying is …
Do You Get Paid for an Apprenticeship?
In this time and age, the career options and pathways you can take are wider than ever before. University has always been the gateway to a fantastic career. However, apprenticeships are now starting to take the spotlight. You may be surprised to hear that taking …
How Many UCAS Points Do You Get For T-Levels?
When students start thinking of choices in regard to their futures, many think of choosing further education – maybe sixth form or college and then university. Yet there can be confusion as to how exactly students transition from one step to another. As new options …
Do T-Levels Have an Age Limit For Students?
When students start thinking of higher education after secondary school, they are often uncertain about the options they have in regard to their studies. One of the options that were introduced recently for students to choose after GCSEs are T-Levels. These were introduced in September …
What Happens if You Don’t Get into Sixth Form College?
The fear of not being accepted into a sixth form college is one that has been felt at least briefly by most high school students, so please do yourself a favour and do not panic! You are most certainly not the first student to not …
11+ Tips if You Are Struggling to Find a Job After University
You have probably just completed your final year of university. Congratulations! However, suddenly the realisation may have dawned on you that you have to find a job. Although many students are able to transition smoothly from university to work life, many find it tricky to …
What Are Vocational Courses?
When considering what you want to study at any level it is important that you know about all your options. It is likely that at some point you have considered which academic subjects suit you best, which ones you like, which ones you don’t and …