Occupational Areas

We have organised this section into Occupational Categories. Choose the Career that interests you and follow the links to find out more. Remember that the Prospects and Jobs4U websites also provide lots of information and links for many Career choices.

If you are in Years 11 to 13 then go to http://www.prospects.ac.uk and ‘Explore types of jobs’ for detailed information and links to professional associations.

If you are in Years 7 to 13 then go to www.connexions.gov.uk/jobs4u/home.cfm and search the careers database. This site is useful for all students.

 

If you need some career ideas try the following questionnaires to match your interests, skills and abilities to career suggestions:

Years 7 - 10 Kudos Online

Years 10 - 13 Pathfinder Live

(The login details for both sites are available from the Careers Office)

Once you have completed the questionnaire if you wish you can save it and make an appointment with the careers adviser to discuss the results.

 

You can also use the following links for additional information.

Accountancy & Finance
http://www.icaew.co.uk - Professional association for accountants
http://www.pwcglobal.com/uk - Price Waterhouse Coopers - a large financial sector company
http://www.aat.co.uk - The Association of Accounting Technicians

Aeronautical Careers
http://www.caa.co.uk -The UK specialist aviation regulator
http://www.aerosociety.com/careers - A one stop shop for enquiries relating to the aerospace industry
http://www.nats.co.uk/recruitment - The National Air Traffic services recruitment site

Architecture
http://www.architecture.com/ - Official RIBA site
http://www.biat.org.uk/index.jsp - British Institute of Architectural Technicians

Construction
http://www.cibse.org - Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
http://www.citb.co.uk - Recruitment and training in the construction industry
http://www.bpec.org.uk - The British Plumbing Employers Council
http://www.jtlimited.co.uk - The principal training provider to the building services industry

Armed Forces
Ministry of Defence
http://www.rafcareers.com
http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk
http://www.army.mod.uk

Civil Service
http://www.careers.civil-service.gov.uk - Civil services recruitment gateway
http://www.lgcareers.com - Information and advice on local government careers

Creative / Arts / Media
http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs - Find out about career opportunities with the BBC
http://www.skillset.org/careers - Skillset is the skills council for audio visual industries
http://www.ism.org - The Incorporated Society of Musicians
http://www.bpi.co.uk - The British record industry's trade association
http://www.ideasfactory.com - Channel 4 web site with numerous ideas for careers in creative areas
http://www.yourcreativefuture.org - Loads of useful information in Arts, Design, Fashion and Media. Sponsored by government agencies
http://www.adassoc.org.uk - The Advertising Association
http://www.journalism.co.uk - Information about all types of journalism

Engineering
http://www.whynotchemeng.com - Discover more about chemical engineering as a career option
http://www.ecitb.org.uk - The Engineering Construction industry training board, containing a wide range of information about careers and training in the UK construction industry
http://www.ice.org.uk - The Institute of Civil Engineers. Advice and information for those considering a career in civil engineering
http://www.set4women.gov.uk - Promoting Science, Engineering and Technology for Women

Environment
http://www.growing-careers.com - Careers in the environment and with animals
http://www.ajobin.com - Jobs in environment/land-based careers.

Forensics
http://www.forensic-science-society.org.uk/information/careers.html - Careers in Forensic science
http://www.forensic.gov.uk - The Market Leader in the world of forensic science services

Information Technology / Computing
http://www.blitzgames.com - The web site of a games producing company, includes a useful section on careers
http://www.bcs.org - The British Computer Society. Industry body for IT professionals

Law
LCAN - The Law Careers Advice Network
legaleducation.org.uk - bar council education and training - home page
Liverpool Law School - Career options with a Law degree
The Bar Council
http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law - The Law Society

Logistics
http://www.careersinlogistics.co.uk/index.html - Careers in Logistics is the first dedicated website in the UK for Logistic jobs and careers. They supply lots of invaluable advice and information about careers, training and funding as well as the industry itself.

Medicine and Health Professions
BMA - The British Medical Association web site
British Dental Association
NHS Careers
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London
http://www.medlink-uk.com
Medical Schools Requirements (pdf)
http://www.bps.org.uk - The British Psychological Society
http://www.cot.org.uk - British Association of Occupational Therapists
http://www.rcslt.org - The Royal College of Speech & Language Therapy
http://www.readmedicine.com - Medicine & Dentistry in Europe
http://www.nmas.ac.uk - The Nursing and midwifery admissions service information about courses and admissions
http://www.wanttobeadoctor.co.uk - A web site designed by medical students at the University of Leeds for sixth formers considering a career in medicine.
http://www.ahis.org - The Animal Health Information Specialists (UK & Ireland) is a group of library and information professionals working in the area of animal health. Links to UK Vet. Schools.
http://www.rcvs.org.uk - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
http://www.ibms.org - The Institure of Biomedical Science

Self Employment
http://www.shell-livewire.org - Shell live wire helps 16-30 year olds to start and develop their own business
http://princes-trust.org.uk - The Princes Trust offers practical solutions to help young people succeed
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk - Government agency to support existing businesses and help to start up new ones

Science
http://www.newscientist.com/graduate - Provides an important gateway to science career resources http://www.biochemsoc.org.uk - The Biochemical Society click on the ‘education’ link for careers information
http://www.whynotchemeng.com - Careers and information for Chemical Engineering
http://www.iop.org - Careers and information for Physics

Social Work
http://www.socialworkcareers.co.uk - Department of Health Social Work recruitment site

Sport / Leisure / Tourism
http://www.theinsite.co.uk/egsport/careers.htm - Compiled by Mid Sussex Local Authority. Loads of information on careers in sport and links to other sports-based sites
http://www.jobswithballs.com - The UK's leading job search and careers resource network for the sport and leisure industry

Teaching
http://www.canteach.gov.uk - Teacher Training Agency

Uniformed Services
http://www.metcareers.co.uk - Careers with the Metropolitan Police Service of London
http://www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk/careersandjobs - The Prison Service
http://www.westyorksfire.gov.uk - The West Yorkshire Fire Service
http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk - West Yorkshire Police
http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk - The National Police Recruitment web site