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Hello, welcome to our blog where you can read a selection of student guides from our extensive Know-how library.
Categories: For employers (4) For parents (12) For students (54) For teachers around the world (27) For UK teachers (46) For universities (2) News & culture (16)
Employer profile: Centrica, A British-based multinational energy company
23rd March 2023
Energy companies supply us with things like gas and electricity for cooking, heating, and watching tv, but what's it like to work for one? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at Centrica, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Employer profile: Armstrong Watson, Chartered Accountants
21st March 2023
Chartered Accountants support businesses with things like tax planning, auditing, and financial management, but what's it like to work for one? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at Armstrong Watson, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Is the cost of living impacting students' university choices?
20th March 2023
Across the UK, student interest in HE is changing. On Unifrog, which is used by 2,300 UK schools and colleges, we’ve seen a 1.1% drop in students making university shortlists compared to the 2022 entry cycle... Read more >
Unifrog Next Steps Fair round-up
20th March 2023
We had an engaged and lively crowd at our annual Next Steps Fair with thousands of students joining us online for this event during National Careers Week! The eventThis event brought together 60 universities and employers and apprenticeship providers to help students compare post-school options and pathways... Read more >
An overview of the Unifrog platform
16th March 2023
On Unifrog, teachers and students have different types of accounts, and can do different things. This guide explains who can do what!Open the platform map as a pdf here... Read more >
Snow College: What it's really like
15th March 2023
Want to study at a smaller US college in a picturesque location? Snow College in Utah could be for you!.. Read more >
Employer profile: Ashurst, a global commercial law firm
14th March 2023
Law firms guide their clients through their legal and business problems, but what is it like to work for one? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at Ashurst, the work experience and apprenticeship opportunities that are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Career profile: sales manager
13th March 2023
Sales managers (sometimes called ‘account managers’) are responsible for a team of sales representatives (‘reps’) that sell a particular product or type of product... Read more >
Employer profile: Goldman Sachs, a leading global financial services firm
8th March 2023
Global financial services firms help companies, governments, and individuals to manage and safely invest their money, but what is it like to work for them? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at Goldman Sachs, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Career profile: acoustics engineer
7th March 2023
Acoustics engineers are experts on how to control noise and vibrations. For example they might work on how to reduce the noise and vibrations experienced by people inside a building, or when using tools like hairdryers or heavy machinery... Read more >
Career profile: firefighter
6th March 2023
Firefighters rescue people and buildings from fires and other dangerous situations, and advise on preventing fires. In this guide we talk you through the entry requirements, key skills, and a typical career pathway for a firefighter... Read more >
Employer profile: KPMG, one of the 'big four' accounting and professional services firms
3rd March 2023
Professional services firms support businesses with things like legal services, auditing, and implementing new technologies, but what's it like to work for one? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at KPMG, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Hong Kong University: What it's really like
3rd March 2023
Want to study at an Asian university in an exciting city centre? HKU could be for you! .. Read more >
The disadvantage gap: what it is and how your school can help tackle it
23rd February 2023
There’s a huge gap in outcomes between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their more advantaged peers when accessing leading universities, the best apprenticeships, and the most competitive careers... Read more >
Employer profile: Experian, a global information services company
16th February 2023
Global information services companies analyse lots of data to help people make smarter decisions, but what is it like to work for them? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working for Experian, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Employer profile: Royal Navy, the maritime branch of the British military
16th February 2023
The Royal Navy protects both UK and international waters, but what is it like to work for them? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working for the Royal Navy, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Audencia: What it's really like
8th February 2023
Want to study at a top business school with locations around the world? Audencia could be your place..... Read more >
Employer profile: Ford, one of the UK's biggest-selling car and commercial vehicle manufacturers
7th February 2023
Vehicle manufacturers design, produce, and sell the cars and other vehicles that we see on the road, but what is it like to work for them? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working for Ford, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Employer profile: Edwards Vacuum, a leading international vacuum technology manufacturer
31st January 2023
Edwards Vacuum manufactures, designs, and produces vacuum parts which are used in everyday items like mobile phones and cars, but what is it like to work for them? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working for Edwards Vacuum, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Psychometric testing at Unifrog: FAQs
27th January 2023
Psychometric testing is one of the ways Unifrog supports your students to find the best post-school destinations for them. Here are some of the most common questions you’ve asked us about how Unifrog’s psychometric testing works, and how you and your students can benefit... Read more >
De Montfort University: What it's really like
27th January 2023
Want to study in a vibrant city at a university with great travel opportunities? DMU could be for you!.. Read more >
How to meet Provider Access Legislation: a guide for teachers
24th January 2023
In this guide we explain what Provider Access Legislation is, why it’s important, and how Unifrog can help you meet its requirements. .. Read more >
For parents and caregivers: what are apprenticeships?
20th January 2023
Traditionally, vocational routes were looked at as the route for non-academic students, but modern apprenticeships are challenging, well-respected, and sometimes the better choice for getting into a particular industry... Read more >
For parents and caregivers: what is university?
20th January 2023
The number of students going to university over the past few years has massively increased, but you may have come across some false information that affects where your child goes, or even if they go at all! In this guide, we show you what university is and whether or not it’s a good fit for your child... Read more >
How I got in: Nathalie’s degree apprenticeship at Dyson
20th January 2023
Nathalie is a degree apprenticeship graduate currently working at Dyson where she is now an engineer. But how did she go from not being sure what to d.. Read more >
Employer profile: Lloyds Banking Group, one of the UK's largest banks
18th January 2023
Want to know what it's like to work for a financial services provider? In this guide, you’ll learn all about working at Lloyds Banking Group, what apprenticeship opportunities are available, and how to apply... Read more >
Trinity College Dublin: What it's really like
13th January 2023
Want to study at one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world… in a cosmopolitan city? Trinity College Dublin could be the place for y.. Read more >
University College Fryslân: What it's really like
12th January 2023
Want to put sustainability at the forefront of your university experience? University College Fryslân could be for you!.. Read more >
Australian National University: What it's really like
11th January 2023
Want to study at Australia’s top university (according to QS World Rankings 2023)? Find out more about the ANU….. Read more >
University of Chichester: What it's really like
11th January 2023
Looking for a smaller university in a historic city? Chichester could be the place for you!.. Read more >
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