Career and Apprenticeship Websites
There are a selection of links below which are designed to help signpost you to relevant careers or further study options.
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information (LMI)
Labour Market Information refers to data about the economy, employment trends, job roles, skills shortages, and pay scales used to help students, parents, and schools make informed career and study choices.
Labour market information shows:
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Which industries and careers are growing.
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Which jobs are likely to be in demand in the future.
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What different jobs pay.
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Which qualifications and skills employers are looking for.
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What employment opportunities are available locally.
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Whether university, college, apprenticeships or other routes could lead to their chosen career
Where to find LMI
- bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers - Easy-to-understand career information. Videos about different occupations. Explains routes into different industries.
- National Careers Service - A website with over 800 career profiles, average salaries and working hours, qualifications and entry requirements, skills needed for different jobs, career skills assessment.
- lmiforall.org.uk/explore_lmi - Compare up to three different occupations. Look at typical weekly working hours. Explore future employment prospects. Compare jobs against the UK average
- icould.com - Real people talking about their careers, short videos explaining different jobs, information about salaries and career prospects, helps students discover careers they may never have considered. Useful for challenging stereotypes about jobs.
- careerpilot.org.uk - Designed for young people aged 11–19. Explore jobs and employment sectors, discover qualifications needed for different careers. Explore post-16 and post-18 options. Includes useful videos and interactive activities.
- successatschool.org - Information about different industries. Future careers and employment trends. Advice about GCSE choices and qualifications. Apprenticeship and university information. Employer profiles and career stories.
- discoveruni.gov.uk - Excellent for helping students understand the potential outcomes of higher education.
We will also talk to students about LMI in lessons as we embed careers in our curriculum.
Unifrog
Unifrog
Our students have access to an excellent online platform called Unifrog which allows them to explore ideas, log careers-related experiences and save them into their'locker' so they can keep a record of what they have done throughout their time at Hall Park.
Students can 'log in with Microsoft' to access their school account.
This site is very useful when writing their first CV, personal statement, UCAS application and completing job applications. Referring back to their Unifrog account can spark memories of experiences they might have forgotten about which will help them to stand out from the crowd.
Careerometer
Careerometer
The Careerometer allows you to compare different job roles and see key information such as average UK salaries and future job prospects. You can explore two roles at the same time or look at national averages for specific sectors. Data is current up to the end of 2024.
Skillsometer
Skillsometer
Skillsometer can help you discover what jobs you might like to do in the future. To access it follow the link below.
You will be presented with a series of statements. Select the emoji that shows how you feel about each statement. You will be given suggestions of jobs linked to what you most enjoy doing.
Prospects
Prospects
Prospects Job Match quiz | Find the best career for you
Exploring who you are is a great way to inspire careers and look at the different jobs out there. Prospects is a leading UK-based career service that provides comprehensive support to students and graduates. They offer a range of resources to help individuals make informed career choices, including:
- Job and Course Search: Users can explore job opportunities and postgraduate courses tailored to their interests and qualifications.
- Career Advice: Prospects provides guidance on writing CVs, cover letters, and preparing for interviews. They also offer insights into various job sectors and career paths.
- Skills Matching: Tools to match users’ skills and personalities with over 400 job profiles.
- Webinars and Podcasts: The “Future You” series offers topical advice and guidance from employers, career advisers, and graduates
More useful websites
UCAS - University application, course information and an extensive careers section
What Uni - Ways to compare universities and courses, and get general careers advice too
Russell Group Informed Choices - Offers advice on subject choice related to university degrees
Career Addict - General careers advice site
Sacu Student - General careers advice and interesting career quizzes (need to make an account)
Amazing Apprenticeships - Site focused on all aspects of apprenticeships, including a parent pack
Apprenticeship Vacancy Search - Government site for apprenticeship applications