Career Path

Pg 204-205 No Place Like Home

No Place Like Home

Working in housing is all about helping people to have a decent living environment! Making sure people have a place to come home to is what makes a career in housing so rewarding. The housing industry offers a career that allows you to make a real difference to people’s lives on a practical and tangible Continue reading..

Pg 210 Tricks of the Trade

Tricks of the Trade!

There’s a current shortage of plumbers, electricians and carpenters, so becoming a skilled tradesperson could be a wise move! If you’ve ever had difficulty finding a reliable person to carry out work on your home, you’ll be aware of the current skills shortage among trades in the UK. The lack of electricians, carpenters, plasterers and Continue reading..

Pg 217 Engineer your Career

Engineer your Career

The UK needs to double the amount of engineering graduates by 2020 to meet demand. here’s why it’s a good career to get into! The UK government has designated 2018 as the Year of Engineering, indicating how seriously it is taking the need for fresh talent in this sector. Ministers recognise that a lack of Continue reading..

Pg 224-225 Tech Mate

Tech Mate

Technology is the fastest-growing industry in the UK and it has career opportunities and pay packets to match! Over the past decade, the way we communicate, exercise, shop and even find love has changed beyond recognition. And judging by the 46 million people in the UK who own a smartphone – predicted to rise to Continue reading..

Pg 233 Make a Bright Future

Make a Bright Future

As a cornerstone of the British economy, manufacturing offers fantastic career prospects! Producing goods on a large scale has helped the UK economy thrive since the days of the industrial revolution. By combining the skills of men and women with the power and efficeincy of machines, the UK has built a wide and varied industry Continue reading..

Pg 239 Right up your Street

Right Up Your Street?

Job opportunities don’t end once a house is built.  there are plenty of careers to follow in property! Although the property industry overlaps with construction, they offer two distinct career paths. Working in property is more than just sales – it could see you involved with the management of properties, for example letting them out Continue reading..

Pg 244 A Clean Sweep

A Clean Sweep

Facilities management is a fast-expanding sector with a variety of roles that help to keep offices and buildings clean, safe and running smoothly! Any company will struggle to succeed without an army of support services to keep its offices and premises in good condition and running efficiently, from cleaning and grounds maintenance to security and Continue reading..

Pg 250 On the Move

On the Move

Keep Britain going by joining the transport sector! As more and more people travel for work, study and fun, so more investment is being made into the UK’s transport infrastructure. Twice as many journeys are being made now than in the 1970s and, in response, the government has pledged £411bn towards road and rail improvement Continue reading..

Pg 39 Sarah's top tips

Sarah’s job hunting tips!

With more than 30 years’ experience, from washing dishes in a restaurant to running multi-million pound companies, our guest editor gives her advice on how to get that job you want! Tip one Hone your profile The CV is still really important when it comes to looking for a job and even the coolest start-up Continue reading..

Pg 55 The Interview

The Interview

Guest editor Sarah Willingham tells you how to bag that job! Getting an interview in this fiercely competitive jobs market can be a coup in itself. Unless you want to mess it up by being underprepared, follow Sarah’s tips and you will have the advantage when you walk through that door armed with a big Continue reading..