Career Guide

If you're at college or university ...

Further and higher educational institutions usually have their own careers service. So, your first stop is to make an appointment with an adviser find out their availability.

A list of all university careers services is given at the Prospects website .


Libraries
 
Although there's lots of information on-line, it's also worth checking out what's available at your local library.

Most libraries have a careers section, and you'll also be able to get information about employers - you need to research employers before going to job interviews.
 
Ask the library staff for help if you can't find what you're looking for.


Your local council

Many local councils have careers services, and they may have a website where you can get general guidance, and information about the service.

Find your local council's website at Directgov.


 'Connexions'

This is an advisory service for young people aged between 13 and 19.

Connexions provides advice about a whole range of subjects, including careers.

See their website for more information, or call 080 800 13 2 19 to speak to an adviser.



National Insurance Numbers

Your National Insurance number should be sent to you automatically before you reach the age of 16.

You can find out more about NI numbers (and National Insurance) at the HMRC website.



Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship! With opportunities in dozens of industries, you can gain all the skills you need to build a successful career. 
 
 Find out more from these apprenticeship links:

    England

    Scotland
  
    Wales

      
 
 Age discrimination

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the grounds of age. This applies to anyone regardless of how old or young they are.

However, for some jobs there is a legal age requirement. For example, you must be 18 to work behind the bar in a pub. In this case, it is legal for an employer to refuse to employ you.

If you think that you've been the subject of age discrimination, call the ACAS (Advisory Conciliation and Advisory Service) Helpline on 0845 747 4747 - you can call between 8 am and 6 pm on weekdays.

ACAS can also help with other employment problems such as redundancy, harassment at work etc.

The Directgov website has more details about age discrimination.



Other useful websites    

1. Directgov - this section of the vast government site has lots of information for young people about all aspects of life.


2. Learning and Skills Council -website from the LSC for 14-19 year olds.


3. Careers Scotland
 
 
4. Careers Wales
 
 
5. need2know - information website from the Department for Children, Schools and families.
  
 
6. Trade Unions - if you want to join a trade union, see this site from the TUC (Trades Union Congress) which has a full list of trade unions you can join.

Under 20

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Help with your career
  
You may need help or advice at each stage of your career -  don't be afraid to ask whenever you need it.
 
In the sections below, you'll find lots of tips about getting information, help and advice.   We've include links to websites which you may need to use often in the future.


If you're still at school ...

Your school should have a careers library and someone who organises careers programmes and careers events. Make sure you know who that person is, and where you can get books and other information while you're at school.

Telephone numbers
 
ACAS Helpline                    - 0845 747 4747
  
Apprenticeships in England -  0800 015 0600
  
Jobcentre Plus                   - 0800 055 6688 
 
Jobseeker Direct                - 0845 606 0234
 
Connexions                       - 0808 001 3219
 
 National Insurance Registrations helpline:
 
                                           0845 915 7006 or 
                                          0845 915 5670


Call charges from landlines:

0845 - local call rate
0800/ 0808 - freephone numbers

(NB: calls to these numbers from mobiles may vary)

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