CAREER-JOB ADVICE
Wheter you are looking for your first job or wanting to change career, there are a number or things you can do that can help you make the best decision. Firstly, get to know yourself - your strengths , values, interest and ambitions. Next, do your research on your know as much as you can about what the job´s really like and if it´s the right job for you.
Finally, get some advice from a professional - there might be other options or funding schemes open to you that you didn´t know about. And it always helps to have someone impartial as asouding board to check if you are doing the rigth things.
1.PLANNING YOUR CAREER
Most great things begin with a plan. Your career should be no different. A plan will give you something to work towards . It´ll also help you make the most of the opportunities that come away.
Are you looking for your first job? Or looking for a change of career? It pays to give some time and thought to where you are now and where you want to be. Once you've done this, you can choose the course that will get you there.
2.TYPES OF LEARNNING
Learning’s not just about sitting in a classroom. There are many different ways to learn that might suit you more. You could train for a job by doing an Apprenticeship. This lets you earn while you learn. Or you could think about training at your place of work.
We’ve also got advice on how to improve other important life skills. This could be learning English or computer skills. And don’t miss our pages on how to build your confidence. Here you can find out how thinking and acting positively can help you get the most out of life.
3.FUNDING ADVICE
When you've chosen a course, make sure you check out your funding options in detail. Whether you get help with course fees and living costs usually depends on your situation and the course you’re doing. You might be awarded a grant or bursary that you don’t have to pay back.
There are also loans for work-related learning and for higher education. Some courses are free. In our funding pages there’s lots of information about different sorts of funding. You can also find some funding searches. These let you see what's on offer.
1.PLANNING YOUR CAREER
Most great things begin with a plan. Your career should be no different. A plan will give you something to work towards . It´ll also help you make the most of the opportunities that come away.
Are you looking for your first job? Or looking for a change of career? It pays to give some time and thought to where you are now and where you want to be. Once you've done this, you can choose the course that will get you there.
2.TYPES OF LEARNNING
Learning’s not just about sitting in a classroom. There are many different ways to learn that might suit you more. You could train for a job by doing an Apprenticeship. This lets you earn while you learn. Or you could think about training at your place of work.
We’ve also got advice on how to improve other important life skills. This could be learning English or computer skills. And don’t miss our pages on how to build your confidence. Here you can find out how thinking and acting positively can help you get the most out of life.
3.FUNDING ADVICE
When you've chosen a course, make sure you check out your funding options in detail. Whether you get help with course fees and living costs usually depends on your situation and the course you’re doing. You might be awarded a grant or bursary that you don’t have to pay back.
There are also loans for work-related learning and for higher education. Some courses are free. In our funding pages there’s lots of information about different sorts of funding. You can also find some funding searches. These let you see what's on offer.
