Applying for a Job

Pg 103 A growth industry

A Growth Industry

fancy working in the green and pleasant world of horticulture? Here’s what you can expect! Fresh air, sunshine, green space and nature – what’s not to love about working in horticulture? Of course, there’s much more to it than just spending time outside, but being surrounded by plants and trees – and helping them to Continue reading..

Pg 107 Art and Soul

Art & Soul

Creative jobs are on the increase in the UK and this thriving industry is crying out for talented graduates! For many people, sitting behind a desk pushing paper all day fills them with dread. If you’re one such person, fear not. Those with a passion for creating will find careers out there that allow you Continue reading..

Pg 113 A learning curve

A Learning Curve

There are so many reasons to work in education – here are just a few! The third largest in the UK in terms of employees, the education sector employs 1.5million people in the public sector – and it’s not just made up of teachers in the traditional school environment. Some work in adult and community Continue reading..

Pg 122 Why teach

Why Teach?

BECAUSE Not only is this a profession that offers a job for life but it also gives you the chance to make a big difference! Let’s face it, teaching doesn’t always get a good press but this is a job where, with skill, you can inspire and when it comes to job satisfaction this is Continue reading..

Pg 130 A Desire to Inspire

A Desire to Inspire

Could you energise the next generation? If so, teaching needs many smart young people like you to help educate others. For those keen to explore teaching as a career path, the good news is there’s never been a more flexible way to do it. Multiple training programmes exist and more funding opportunities, too, to help Continue reading..

Pg 138 I love my job in teaching

I Love my Job in Teaching

‘If you can, teach’ the advertising slogan suggests and these teachers all love the profession they’ve chosen. Think back to your school days and chances are you can remember a teacher who inspired you. Having a teacher who’s passionate about their job, despite its tough demands, makes all the difference. Helping others develop and achieve Continue reading..

Pg 148 Take it Further

Take it further

Want to inspire the next generation of young adults? Then teaching the over 16s could be just the job for you. Now it’s compulsory in England for those aged 16+ to stay in education or training, opportunities in further education have expanded. Currently, three million students over 16 are in the further education (FE) sector. Continue reading..

Pg 154-155 A degree of change

A Degree of Change

Working for a university doesn’t just mean teaching – there are hundreds of opportunities available, if you know where to look. With more than 2.28 million students passing through the doors of higher education in the UK every year, there are plenty of jobs out there that are needed to keep the university wheels turning. Continue reading..

Pg 164 Cheers

Cheers!

Sociable, flexible and hard working? Have you considered looking to the pub and brewery industry for employment? You may be surprised by how many job opportunities it offers! With an average of 21 pubs closing each week in the UK, pub culture as it once was is out of favour. However, our appetite for beer Continue reading..

Pg 158 Prescription for Success

Prescription for Success

As GP surgeries become ever busier, pharmacies are coming into their own – and there is a range of job opportunities at all levels. Pharmacies offer so much more since the days when they helped you manage your medication and advised whether you needed to see the doctor. They also advise on adopting healthier lifestyles, Continue reading..