
Career Advice Questions and Options
3-8 November 2025
9-15 February 2026
2-7 March 2026
Post 16 and post 18 options
How do I know which GCSEs I should do? I'm not great at exams, how else can I get qualifications? A-Levels aren't for me, what's the alternative? Which A-Levels do I need for Uni? What's a T-Level? Which is better for me, BTEC or A Level? Is 16 too young for an Apprenticeship? How do I find an Apprenticeship?

Training options
I want to improve my job prospects - how do I get qualified now? Where is the best place to study? What are my options? Can I do a Foundation Course? I don't have GCSE Maths/English - can I start a course? I have SEND needs - can I apply? What support can I get? I can't afford the train ticket.

Finding Work
Where do I look for jobs? I have a degree but don't know what to do next. Can you help me prepare for an interview / write a CV / fill in the application / prepare for an assessment centre? I want to do this job but I don't have the right qualifications, what should I do? I've applied to so many but keep getting rejected - what do I do next?

University
Is Uni the right route for you? Where? Which Course? How do I apply? Can you help with my personal statement? How can I afford it? How do I defer entry? Can I switch course? How does clearing work?
What are the alternatives, for me?

Apprenticeships
What is an Apprenticeship? When can I do one? How do I find out about them? Advantages and disadvantages? I'm thinking of doing one instead of Uni - should I? Do employers like Apprentices? Will I get a job after? Is a Degree Apprenticeship the same qualification as a Uni Degree? How much will I get paid? Do I get summer holidays? What subjects do they offer?

Time Out
I need Time Out - how do I make it worthwhile? How do I find out? How can I experience new cultures, expand my horizons, build my skills, give something back - find something epic? Which insurance? What can I do to prepare? How do I stay safe?
