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A third of Brits admit they haven't thanked their mentor

Brits inspired to follow their dreams, but never thanked mentors

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

Steph McGovern met 'The Paint Shop Boys' at Vocational Celebration Day

Ad Feature Vocational Celebration Day puts spotlight on skills and training

CMI is calling for government, educators and employers to work together to bridge the divide

Ad Feature Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work

Firstsource's new model unifies enterprise services three into a single, continuous engagement.

Ad Feature Firstsource introduces 'Intelligence That Operates' model

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

New roles at Smiths span HR, procurement, pensions, legal and other key corporate functions (Photos: Pexels)

Historic engineering firm expands UK workforce with 50 new jobs

A Wizz Air jet comes in to land at Gatwick Airport. The airline will train 1,200 new pilots by 2028, including 240 based in the UK (Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget airline to train 1,200 new pilots - you don’t need experience

Boots is hiring 6,000 seasonal staff ahead of Christmas across stores, warehouses, and customer support (Photo: Getty Images)

Boots launches hiring push with 6,000 Christmas jobs - how to apply

A staff member packs fresh turkeys ready for delivery at Sainsbury's Waltham Point Distribution Centre. Around 19,000 seasonal jobs are being created across one of the UK’s biggest retailers for Christmas (Photo: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

19,000 Christmas jobs up for grabs as retailer launches careers drive

Job boards and networking can help you find flexible or hybrid work opportunities (Photo: Pexels)

Three-day office week best for work-life balance - find flexible jobs
Workers are ditching full remote or full office weeks for a mix that boosts career growth and wellbeing ✨
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Jeans for Genes Week 2025 will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September 2025

Ad Feature Fundraising campaign ‘Jeans for Genes’ celebrates 30 years

Acclaimed actor, director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford, has died at the age of 89.

Screen icon Robert Redford dies aged 89

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

OVW head trainer and former WWE superstar Al Snow will be keeping a keen eye on the United Kingdom, as the promotion looks for the next batch of UK superstars.

US promotion looking for the next big UK wrestling superstars

Teamwork, leadership skills, problem-solving abilities and emotional intelligence are all considered 'soft skills'

The soft skills parents find most important - does my child have them?

The benefits of learning another language in secondary school may go far beyond the classroom

5 ways taking a language GCSE could help you in the future

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Supermarket launches free course to help young people explore careers

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7 tips for a safe and fun experience when taking your child to work

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Asda to raise pay by 4.7% for 1000s of staff - how to apply for jobs

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World Poetry Day: how to turn your passion into profit and get paid

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UK's largest bakery chain to hand out record £20.5m in staff bonuses

It's never to early to start talking about careers

Three ways to talk to your child about their future career plans

Some new careers have debuted in this year's top 10 dream jobs for teens, while others from last year have stuck around

The top 10 careers teens want in 2025, and who they'd like to work for

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

A BT worker fixs telephone lines (Photo: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Telecoms firm to hire 600 apprentices and graduates for 2025 intake

National Apprenticeship Week 2025

Bedfordshire-based Lockheed Martin transfers Apprenticeship Levy funds to suppor...
Lockheed Martin, a global defence and technology company has transferred a portion of its unused Apprenticeship Levy funds to AQ Wiring Systems Rockford, a Suffolk and Nottinghamshire based manufacturing business and supplier to Lockheed Martin UK’s Ampthill business.
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How to apply for jobs at Hotel Chocolat - you could get free chocolate

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Careers expert explains how to quit your job and the best day to do it

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Festival jobs UK - 10 festival job opportunities you can apply for now

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UCAS deadline: How Bedford students can nail their application

The new T level available from this year will focus on the marketing industry

Everything you need to know about the new T Level launching this year

The choices available to young people after secondary school can seem overwhelming at times

How you can plot your roadmap to your dream uni - as deadline looms

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I'm a careers expert - here are my 2025 workplace trend predictions

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The one thing you need to do before starting the January job hunt

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Civil service jobs you can apply for – and how to land your ideal role

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Royal Mail to hire 16,000 temporary workers for Christmas across UK

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UK airline targets veterans in new recruitment drive for crew roles

Leon Marseglia (left), Co-founder and CEO of Youth Group UK, and Jack Parsons (right), Co-founder and Group CEO of Youth Group.

Ad Feature Youth Careers Launches to Support Social Mobility Youth

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UK supermarket giant to hire 1000s of workers for Christmas - apply

Top tips for helping your kid start out on YouTube, from YouTubers

Research found 40 per cent of young people would cut down on takeaways - if it meant they could afford a home in the long run

Home ownership is no longer the top priority for young people

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

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Pizza giant hiring 5,000 new UK staff as it gears up for trading peak
If you or someone you know is a pizza fan, this could be perfect 🍕
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Major hotel chain targeting over-50s for 400 UK jobs

Meg Henesy is an Aldi Area Manager, overseeing stores in Warrington (Photo: Aldi)

I'm an Area Manager for Aldi - what it's like working for the retailer

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The best jobs at Aldi - as supermarket seeks 250 student apprentices

Working holiday gap years offer young people the chance to see the world while gaining valuable skills (Photos: Supplied)

Why students should consider a gap year after A Levels

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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The best jobs at easyJet as it launches drive to attract over-50s crew

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The best jobs at Premier Inn available right now - and how to apply

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12 of the best job opportunities at John Lewis - and how to apply

Stephen Bergin (L), 35, splits his time between operating on brains and consulting Grey's Anatomy's writers and actors.

Watch: Grey's Anatomy inspired me to be a surgeon - now I work on set

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Travelodge launches massive hiring drive to fill more than 300 jobs

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

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