Careers Guidance

Your springboard to careers

Contact for Careers: Dr M Esslin-Peard (Careers Lead)

At Gumley House FCJ we aim to prepare our students to go on to Higher Education, Apprenticeships or to skilled employment and to enable them to make a significant contribution to society. While qualifications continue to be very important we recognise the significance of the soft employability skills. Please see our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Policy.

In January 2018 the Department of Education issued new Statutory Careers Guidance which outlined the eight Gatsby Benchmarks which schools should meet by 2020. The benchmarks are:

A stable career programme

Learning from career and labour market information

Addressing the needs of every student

Linking curriculum learning to careers

Encounters with employers and employees

Experience of workplaces

Encounters with Further and Higher Education

Personal guidance

The school continually review its effectiveness to ensure we meet these requirements.

Career Resources

Career Companion Extra: Access our Career Companion Portal below.

Labour Market Information (LMI)

What is LMI?
LMI effectively describes the world of work – ranging from descriptions of different careers, their entry routes, promotional prospects, salaries paid, skills and qualifications needed, etc. Crucially for young people, LMI also covers future demand – what kinds of jobs will be in demand after leaving school and what kinds of skills will be needed?

Why is LMI Important to Young People?
‘It is vital, in an environment where new industries are emerging and many of the most important jobs of the future don’t yet exist, that individuals have access to high-quality labour market information and earnings data to underpin their choices’. Anne Milton MP

Why not try out Careerometer (below), it's simple way to get access to labour market information and allows you to compare one job with another, to compare the average earnings, working hours and predicted job openings.

There are lots of places you can look for further information about possible career options. Some of these are listed below.
At Gumley House we have members of staff trained in careers advice, and contacts throughout the local authority who can support you further.

National Careers Service - Useful information about career types, skills and CV writing.
plotr - An interactive site with articles, videos and games
iCloud - Lots of videos for inspiration of people talking about their jobs
Careers Box TV - Exploring and listening to information about potential careers
National Careers Week - Events and activities at National Careers Week
How2become - Information on different careers
Careers4u - Videos from professionals in a wide variety of careers and sectors
Go Think Big - Tips and tools to explore careers, and advice on getting work placements
Target Jobs - Fill out a questionnaire and get a tailored careers report
Careers world - News, information and opportunities in SE England
All About Careers - Take a careers test and explore different types of careers
Get Smart - Careers information plus student city profiles and advice
Student Ladder - Information and advice for all stages in your journey towards your career
Talking Jobs - Interviews and videos from different people working in a variety of careers
Access Professions - Get regular emails about opportunities and browse opportunities
Milkround - Resources to explore apprenticeships, traineeships and school leaver schemes
Moving on Magazine - Potential choices after leaving school
Prospects - Career planner and lots of information about careers advice and job sectors
Careers Gateway - Links to information about careers and higher education
Bright Knowledge - Careers, education and student life
TES - Subjects and Careers - How the subject you study at school can help you get a job

HowToBecome.com

How2Become.com is the UK leading careers and educational information and development website. This resource helps you learn how to write a CV, how to complete an application form, how to pass psychometric tests and also how to pass any job interview.

Where can I find more Information?

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National Careers Service

Careers Sectors (further information about possible career options)

Accountancy, Banking and Finance

Directions - Information on careers in accountancy and finance with videos
Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) - Professional body for the securities and investments industry, with information on careers and apprenticeships
Association for Accounting Technicians (AAT) - Organisation which runs a range of courses for developing skills and knowledge in accountancy and how to to gain a qualification to be an accounting technician
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Professional body with information about careers in accountancy and how to gain a qualification to be a chartered certified accountant
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - Professional body with information about careers in accountancy and how to gain a qualification to be a chartered management accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) - Professional body with information about careers in accountancy and how to gain a qualification to be a chartered accountant
TES Business Studies and Economics - Links to information on how studying business and economics can help you get a job
RBS Careers - Information about careers at the Royal Bank of Scotland
BPP - Organisation which offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in aspects of business and accountancy
BDO - School Leavers - A programme to specialise in accountancy
Ernst & Youngs - School Leavers - A programme to specialise in assurance, corporate, finance or tax
Grant Thornton - Trainee Life - Business which offers internships and school leavers programme to young people
Mazars - School Leavers Smart Schemes - International organisation which offers school leaver training schemes to train to become a audit, tax or outsourcing professional

Business Consulting and Management

iCould: Sir Richard Branson - Founder of Virgin Group
iCould: Gwenyth Barker - Relationship Manager for IBM
iCould: Victoria Pattinson - Business Development Manager at WPP
Institute of Consulting - Professional body for Consultants
TES Business Studies and Economics - How studying business studies and economics can help you get a job
Chartered Management Institute - Professional body for chartered management and leadership

Childcare

Cultural Care - For Au Pair's and getting experience working with children

Creative Arts and Design

Creative Skills Set - Information and support for all aspects of creative arts
Go Think Big - Tips and tools to explore creative careers and advice on getting placements
Creative Industries - Information on all different types of creative industries in the UK
Creative and Cultural Skills - Information, help and advice on a career using creative skills
The Design Trust - Resources and information about business within the design sector
Royal Conservative Scotland - Information and training on different aspects of performing arts
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses
Performers College - Further education in performing arts
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance - one year undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts - Offers a wide range of courses
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts - Wide range of courses in creative arts
Syracuse University College of Visual Arts and Performing Arts - Courses based in New York
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) - Academy which offers a wide range of courses
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance - Drama school offering a wide range of courses in theatre and performance, and has careers advice
Guildhall School of Music and Drama - Offers a wide range of courses in music and drama
e15 Acting School at the University of Essex - Offering undergraduate courses including acting and stage management
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama - Gateway courses including circus, dance and drama
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
British Old Vic Theatre School - Full time professional training courses
My First Job in Film - Online community for graduate of creative arts
Drama UK - Gateway to a variety of courses and institutions, including advice on applying and funding
Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET) - Information about education and training in dance in the UK
Careers in Music - Information and advice on a career in Music
TES Art and Design - Links and information on how studying Art and Design can help you get a job
TES Music and Performing Arts - Links and information on how studying Music and Performing Arts can help you get a job
Future Talent - Charity which provides financial support and guidance to young musicians age 5 - 18 years
UCAS Conservatories - Apply through UCAS Conservatories for Birmingham Conservatoire, Leeds College of Music, Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, Royal Northern College of Music, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Engineering and Manufacturing

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board - Advice, information and skills development in Engineering Construction, and information on career routes
EDT - Largest provider of STEM enrichment activities for UK youth
Babcock - Engineering support service with information on careers and apprenticeships
AMEC Foster Wheeler - Large international engineering firm with traineeship opportunities
Costain - Large international engineering firm with information on a variety of pathways into engineering, including work placements for students
TES Construction - Links to subjects on how the subjects you study at school can help you get a job
TES Engineering and Technology - Links and information on how the subjects you study at school can help you get a job
Volkswagen: Car Manufacturing - Advance apprenticeship programmes and experience in technical aspects and customer service
Semta: Apprenticeships- Company which helps find apprenticeship opportunities in the engineering sector

Entrepreneurs

Start ups - Useful information into how to set up a business
New Entrepreneur Foundation - Entrepreneurs programme which helps develop skills and ideas
Shell Live WIRE - UL's biggest online community for young Entrepreneurs
Prince's Trust: The Enterprise Programme - Enterprise programme to help develop entrepreneur skills with applications for financial assistance
Student Ladder Entrepreneurs - Information and advice about entrepreneurship

Environment and Agriculture

LANTRA - Information and advice on jobs when working within the agriculture and environment sector
Institute of Agricultural Management - Professional body for people working within the agricultural sector
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) - Professional body for people working within the environment and sustainability sector, with information and advice about careers
Talking Jobs - Module about living and working in the countryside

Fashion

Go Think Big - Tips and tools to explore careers in the fashion industry and advice on getting work placements

Hair and Beauty

Francesso Group - Large award winning hairdressing companies which offers a range of training courses and apprenticeships
Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) - Company which offers a wide range of make-up, hair and beauty courses
iCould: Shahn Gladman - Beauty Manger at Virgin Active
iCould: Linda Morton - Make up designer at Primeval

Healthcare

Pure Potential Medical Applicants - Information and advice about applying for a medical course at university
NHS Careers - Detail about the wide range of careers within the NHS
Step into the NHS - Videos, case studies and a way to map your career in the NHS
Care UK - Company offering training while working, from diplomas to apprenticeships
Talking Jobs - Health module - Explore a career in healthcare with videos and interviews to help
Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) - Subject specific admissions test for applicants to medicine, veterinary medicine and similar courses at university
UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) - UK clinical aptitude test used by universities to make more informed choices about applicants to medical and dental programmes
Skills for Care - Company offering apprenticeships within the healthcare sector

Hospitality

H Careers - Information and advice about jobs and a career within hospitality
Hospitality Guild - Information and advice about jobs and a career within hospitality
Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality - Professional body for people with careers within the tourism or hospitality industry

Information Technology

Big Ambition - Information and advice on digital careers
CW Jobs - Careers advice and information about IT careers
Gamester - Information, job profiles and advice on jobs in the gaming sector
YDG Careers in Games - Information about different jobs in the gaming sector
TES Information Technology - Links and information on how studying ICT / Computer Science at school can help you get a job
iPlayer Girls Can Code - Programme about women using coding skills
Girls Who Code - Programme for girls to develop their coding skills
Arch Apprenticeship - Company which helps you get an apprenticeship in the Information Technology and Digital Sectors
Baltic Training - An apprenticeship company which helps you find an apprenticeship in the Information Technology and Digital sectors, including Enhanced Apprenticeships

Law

The Bar Council - Represents barristers in England and Wales and has information on how to become a barrister
The Law Society - Independent professional body for solicitors and has information on how to become a solicitor
Directions Legal - Information on careers in the legal sector with video case studies
Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) - Used by universities to assess your aptitude for the skills required to study law
Hill Dickinson - International law firm offering legal apprenticeships

Law Enforcement and Security

Thames Valley Police - Information and advice on the wide range of roles within Thames Valley Police
Police Information - Detailed information on all aspects of what it is like to work for the police
NHS Ambulance Careers - Information and advice about working for the ambulance service within the NHS
Fire Service - Information and advice on how to work for the fire service
British Army - Information and advice on the wide range of jobs in the British Army
Royal Navy - Information and advice on the wide range of jobs in the Royal Navy
RAF Careers - Information and advice on the wide range of jobs in the RAF
How2Become - Information on how to have a career in law enforcement and emergency services

Leisure, Sport and Tourism

Careers in Sport - Information and advice about getting a job in sport
TUI Group - Information and advice about the wide range of jobs available within the YUI Group which includes First Choice and Thomson Holidays with traineeships and apprenticeships available
Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality - Professional body for people with careers within the tourism or hospitality industry
TES Travel and Leisure - Links and information on how the subjects you study at school can help you get a job
British Horse Society (BHS) - To be a horse riding instructor and the qualifications you will need
Sports Coach UK - Information and advice on how to become a sports coach

Marketing, Advertising and PR

Get in 2 Marketing - Information and advice about getting a career in marketing
About Money Marketing - More information about starting a career in marketing, brand management and PR
Go Think Big - Tips and tools to explore careers in marketing, and advice on getting work placements
Chartered Institute for Marketing - The Chartered Institute for Marketing has lots of information about training and further qualifications in Marketing
PR Week Jobs - PR jobs in a variety of sectors

Media, Publishing and Internet

Working in TV - Information and advice on getting a job in the TV industry
ITV Careers - Information and advice on getting a job working for ITV
National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) - Information and advice on getting a job working within the media sector, including television and radio
Mediargh - Gateway for media jobs and internships
TES Media - Links and information on how the subjects you study at school can help you get a job
Sky Academy - Sky has programmes for young people to get experience and develop skills in a range of media
BookCareers - A great place to look for jobs in the book industry, including information about the different jobs available, and hints and tips of how to get in

Property and Real Estate

National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP) - Gateway to all of the professional organisations in the Property and Real Estate Sector
College of Estate Management (CEM) - The leading provider for online learning for Real Estate and Construction professionals
Estate Agency Allstars - A company who runs a wide range of courses in key aspects of Estate Agency

Public Services and Administration

Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) - Information about working for the Foreign Commonwealth Office
Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) - Information and advice on the recruitment process for working for GCHQ - there are student schemes and apprenticeships available
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) - Information about working for the HMRC
HM Treasury (HMT) - Information about working for the HM Treasury
MI5 - Information and advice on the recruitment process for working for MI5
MI6 - Information and advice on the recruitment process for working for MI6 - there are technical higher apprenticeships available

Recruitment and HR

PM Jobs - Careers advice and jobs in human resources
Personnel Today - Careers advice and jobs working with managing people
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPD) - Professional body for HR and people management and development

Retail

Boots Talent Programme - Boots offers graduate training schemes, internships and apprenticeships in many areas of the business
Sainsbury Careers - Information on a wide range of jobs which are available at Sainsbury's, and opportunities to apply for these
Auto City - Advice for getting into a career in the motor industry - including apprenticeships for retail roles
John Lewis Careers - John Lewis offers graduate training schemes, internships and apprenticeships in many areas of the business
M&S Careers - Marks and Spencer's offers school leaver schemes, internships and apprenticeships in many areas of the business

Science and Pharmaceuticals

New Scientist Jobs - Information on the wide range of careers within science
Nature Jobs - Jobs within the natural sciences sector
NHS Healthcare Science - Information and advice about a career in healthcare
British Pharmaceuticals Society - Professional body for pharmacologists, with lots of information the sector, including careers advice
GSK - Glaxo Smith Kline is a science-led global healthcare company, which has information and videos about careers within the company
3M - A global company which uses research to tackle real-life problems. Lots of information on the wide range of careers available

Social Care

Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) - Regulator for health care professionals, with information about education and training
British Psychological Society (BPS) - Professional body for psychologists, with information and advice about careers
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - Professional body for all counsellors and psychotherapists. Further information about careers in counselling
Skills for Care - Information about apprenticeships within the health and social care sector

Teaching and Education

Getting into Teaching - Information and advice from the government about a career in teaching
Becoming a Teacher - Information on becoming a teacher or a teaching assistant
City Year - Company which offers volunteering roles within schools, which can be fantastic experience to help with your teaching applications

Transport and Logistics

CAE Oxford - Information and advice about a career within the aviation industry
Transport for London (TFL) - TFL offer traineeships, apprenticeships and placements within their operations
First Great Western (FGW) - Information about the variety of jobs within First Great Western
Skillsnets - Company offering automotive, transport and logistics and non-technical apprenticeships