Year: 2019

As part of your application for a Canadian university or college, you might be asked to submit a letter of intent. Also referred to as a ‘statement of interest’ or ‘personal statement’, your letter of intent is your chance to demonstrate that you’re a serious candidate and that your education, extracurricular activities and work experience have prepared you to be successful in the program that interests you... Read more >

By law, if a university or college wants to charge around £6,000 in fees or more, they must have a clear plan to promote equal opportunities. Access and Participation plans aim to do this by getting underrepresented students into higher education, giving them support while they’re there, and helping them to access the best opportunities when they leave... Read more >

Schools in less-affluent areas are performing the best against the Gatsby Benchmarks. We take a look at why this might be and what it means in the long run for careers education... Read more >

New Zealand is a popular destination for international students. With a world-renowned education system, glorious natural environments, and a friendly and welcoming population, it’s not hard to see why... Read more >

LinkedIn is a great free platform to build up your work profile. With 500 million people all around to the world using it to advertise themselves and network with others, it has now become the world’s most prominent platform for creating professional profiles and job hunting... Read more >

On top of all the physical and hormonal changes you might be experiencing, being a teenager means you have the added pressure of frequent deadlines, exam stress, and making choices that could have a long-term impact on your future... Read more >

Anxiety can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, wealth or background. Recent research suggests that as many as 1 in 6 young people will experience an anxiety condition at some point in their lives, which means that up to 5 people in your class might be living with anxiety... Read more >

How often do you reach for your phone to check something, only to realise you’ve ended up on Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook without even meaning to? Social media is an incredible thing, but if you feel like it’s starting to have a negative impact on your life, it’s time to take action... Read more >

Your body image is all about how you see yourself. If you constantly feel that your body doesn’t measure up to expectations - whether those expectations are from society, friends, family, or the media - it’s possible that you’re being overly critical about the way you look and have a negative body image... Read more >

Having a parent or carer with a drug or alcohol problem can be scary, stressful and isolating. It might help to know that you’re not alone in going through it - approximately 1 in 5 children in the UK live with a parent who drinks too much, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that a quarter of American kids grow up in households where substance abuse is present... Read more >

Becoming a barrister is one of the toughest and most competitive career paths on offer. To give you a hand, we have broken the process down into 4 sim.. Read more >

Poland can be an incredibly affordable place to study, particularly when compared to countries such as the UK, US, and Australia. Students from certain countries may even be able to go to university there without paying fees... Read more >

The profiles on our Subjects library are full of ideas for exploring topics further, like articles, TED talks and academic books. Now, just in time for World Book Day, we’ve added recommendations for novels to every subject on the Subjects library... Read more >

Mainland China is fast becoming the most popular destination in Asia for international students. With nearly half a million pupils entering from outside of China, the government is doing as much as possible to attract foreign nationals to study there... Read more >

Contextual offers are when universities take into account applicants’ personal circumstances when considering each candidate. For example, a university’s normal entry requirements might be ABB at A-Level, but if you’ve attended a school with low progression rates to higher education or you’ve spent time in local authority care, they will lower the requirements to BCC... Read more >

Not many people love exams, but they’re often a necessary part of school life and beyond. With the right prep, you can minimise the stress and reach your full potential... Read more >

Navigating a whole new university system can be pretty daunting. We’ve broken it down into 5 easy steps to get you started… .. Read more >

Whether you see yourself as a trial attorney, in-house counsel or judge, you first need to get your hands on a law degree. .. Read more >

Need a job pronto but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re after an immediate casual role or something a little more serious, we’ve got the perfect job search website for you... Read more >

Some A-levels are required for entry to degree courses more often than others. These are referred to as ‘facilitating’ because choosing them at A-level leaves a wide range of options open for university study... Read more >

In other articles, we’ve discussed your options when applying to study in Australia. This mostly covers academic university study, but there are other options available... Read more >

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) graduates are some of the most sought after by employers in the industrial and corporate world... Read more >

Find out why degree apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly popular choice for young people, with soundbite advice from a range of apprentices and employment experts... Read more >

Traditional university degree or debt-free apprenticeship? .. Read more >

In a bid to dramatically increase the number of UK apprenticeships, the government introduced the new apprenticeship levy in April 2017. Read on to find out what it is and how it will affect you... Read more >

Once the UCAS deadline has passed, it’s time to start thinking about uni offers - and what to do when they arrive... Read more >

Find out exactly what it's like to complete a Sales Coordinator apprenticeship with this Q&A..... Read more >

For many people considering an apprenticeship, ‘how much will I earn?’ is a key question. This guide will help you to figure out the answer! .. Read more >

Find out everything you need to know about Business and Administration apprenticeships with this Q&A..... Read more >

Find out exactly what a chartered manager degree apprenticeship will be like with this Q&A. .. Read more >

Thinking of doing an apprenticeship but not sure where to start? This guide will take you through every step - from choosing a framework to planning your finances... Read more >

Key Stage 3 can seem extremely early to start considering life after school. But developing students’ skills and interests now will help them have a better understanding of the path they wish to follow in the future... Read more >

Fika, anyone? The fact that chatting over coffee and cake is a central part of the Swedish day tells you a lot about the culture - here, taking a moment to sit back or catch up with friends is important, as is promoting a healthy work/life balance, mental well-being and physical health... Read more >

For many people, the first pay check can come as a bit of a shock. In the UK, things like income tax, national insurance and student loans will come directly out of your wage before the money hits your bank account... Read more >

If you’re considering applying to study down under but don’t know where to start - no worries, mate. This useful guide gives you everything you need to know to get organised... Read more >

It’s long been suspected that the race to secure an offer from Oxbridge isn’t a fair one, but few could predict exactly how much the odds are against you if you don’t attend a fee-paying school... Read more >

Getting organised to apply to study in Hong Kong can sometimes be stressful. There is a lot that you need to know to make sure your application is submitted correctly... Read more >

In 2015, Iryna undertook a Sales Coordinator apprenticeship with The Challenge. Since then, she’s received two promotions and now works as an Assistant Account Manager at the same charity... Read more >

As you’re eagerly approaching the job market for the first time, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you get results. From acing your CV or resume to perfecting your cover letter, it’s possible to get ahead of the game... Read more >

Resumes are commonly used in the US, Canada and Australia. They’re often shorter than CVs, and in most cases, your resume is your one big shot at securing an interview... Read more >

We know it sounds scary, but networking isn’t all that bad - it’s essentially just getting to know people and getting your talent out there. If an employer needs to hire someone for a new role, do you think they’re more likely to sift through a pile of CVs or take on someone recommended to them by a friend? Yep, you guessed it... Read more >

It’s scary, but totally worth it if you can make it happen. Find out why working abroad can be a savvy choice for your CV, wallet and personal develop.. Read more >

You’ve decided to work abroad. Splendid. What now? .. Read more >

Find out exactly what to expect and how to prepare... .. Read more >

Find out how to write the perfect cover letter... .. Read more >

Your CV is often the first thing about you that an employer will see. First impressions really do count; it’s essential you present a clear and professional CV so your application isn’t simply thrown onto the ‘no’ pile... Read more >

Got a job or apprenticeship interview coming up? No problem - follow this guide and you’ll be wowing your new employer in no time..... Read more >

Every year colleges in the US give out tens of millions of dollars to thousands of students as athletics scholarships. Only a fraction receive a 'full-ride', covering all of their college costs... Read more >

Medicine, Law and Psychology are not the only university subjects! Here are some lesser-known subjects... they might be perfect for you, and also they tend to be easier to get in for because fewer people know about them... Read more >

Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to kickstart your career. Some employers will ask for specific qualifications, but others are looking for applicants who simply have the motivation to succeed... Read more >

Last August, the Government of Canada announced that they’ll create 60,000 work placements to help post-secondary students develop important work-ready skills... Read more >

I applied to study Law at Cambridge, Durham, UCL, LSE and KCL in 2014. I received conditional offers from all my universities except KCL. .. Read more >

In recent years, Hong Kong has become a popular place for international students to study. The fascinating city-state has plenty to offer students from all countries... Read more >