Information For Students
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his area of the website is designed to help students explore careers, understand their options, and access useful resources and links to support future decisions.
Unifrog
A key tool we use is Unifrog, which brings all this information together in one place. On Unifrog, students can explore different careers and pathways, research subjects and courses, build a personal profile, and access opportunities such as apprenticeships, college courses, and university options. It is a valuable platform to help you plan your next steps.
You can access Unifrog by following the link below. If you are unsure of your login details, your username is your school email address, and you can easily reset your password using the login page.
https://www.unifrog.org/sign-in
Support with creating a CV, interview preparation and personal statements
CV (Curriculum Vitae) Help
Unifrog helps you build your CV by:
- letting you collect your achievements, experiences and skills in one place
- suggesting strong words and phrases to describe what you’ve done
- giving ready-made CV templates you can use
- showing examples of good CVs for ideas
So instead of starting with a blank page, you can fill in your experiences and shape them into a proper CV using the tools on Unifrog.
Personal Statement Support
For personal statements (like the one for UCAS or applications):
- Unifrog provides guidance on what to include
- it gives examples of strong personal statements
- it splits the task into steps so you can focus on one part at a time
- you can plan your ideas and structure before you write
This makes it easier to write something that makes sense and shows your strengths — and you can keep editing and improving it inside Unifrog.
Interview Preparation
Unifrog helps you prepare for interviews by:
- suggesting common interview questions based on the course or job type
- giving tips on how to answer and what interviewers are looking for
- showing examples of good answers
- letting you practice your responses before the real thing
Instead of being nervous and guessing what to expect, Unifrog helps you think through answers and feel more prepared.
Unifrog is like a digital careers toolkit that helps you:
- Build a CV step by step
- Write a personal statement with help and examples
- Get ready for interviews by practising questions and answers
It keeps all your materials in one place so you can plan, draft, improve and save your work — instead of doing it all separately on Google Docs or random websites.
Personal Guidance Interview
If you would like to request a personal careers guidance interview, you are welcome to do so at any time. To arrange this, please contact Anne Goddard, our Careers Adviser, who is based in school.
Careers A – Z
| A | Apprenticeship – A paid job where you work, train, and earn a qualification at the same time. For more information https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice |
| B | Bursary – Extra money to help students with costs like travel or equipment. |
| C | CV (Curriculum Vitae) – A short document that shows your skills, experience and achievements. Career Pathway – The steps you take to get into a career. |
| D | Degree – A qualification you get from a university. Deadline – The last date you can apply or hand something in. |
| E | Employability Skills – Skills employers want, like teamwork, communication and time management. Experience – Things you’ve done that help you learn skills (work, volunteering, clubs). |
| F | Further Education (FE) – Education after GCSEs (college, sixth form). Full-time – Working around 35–40 hours a week. |
| G | Gap Year – A year out to work, travel or volunteer before your next step. Graduate – Someone who has finished a university degree. |
| H | Higher Education (HE) – Education after sixth form, usually university. Higher Apprenticeship – An apprenticeship at a higher level, sometimes leading to a degree. |
| I | Interview – A meeting where you answer questions to show why you’re right for a job or course. Industry – A group of similar jobs (e.g., healthcare, construction). |
| J | Job Role – What your job actually involves day to day. Job Description – A list of tasks and skills needed for a job. |
| K | Key Skills – Important skills like maths, English, teamwork and problem-solving. |
| L | Labour Market – Information about jobs that are available and in demand. Level – The difficulty of a qualification (e.g., Level 2, Level 3). |
| M | Mock Interview – A practice interview. Motivation – Your reason for wanting a job or course. |
| N | Networking – Meeting people who can help you learn about jobs and opportunities. |
| O | Open Day – A visit to a college, sixth form or university. Options – Subjects or pathways you can choose. |
| P | Part-time – Working fewer hours than full-time. Personal Statement – A piece of writing explaining why you want a course or job. Placement – Time spent working to gain experience. |
| Q | Qualifications – Certificates that show what you’ve achieved (GCSEs, A-levels). |
| R | References – People who can say good things about you to an employer. Routes – Different ways to get into a career (university, apprenticeship, work). |
| S | Skills – Things you’re good at, like communication or problem-solving. Salary – The money you earn from a job. Sixth Form – Education after GCSEs, usually A-levels or BTECs. |
| T | T-Level – is a college course after GCSEs that mixes classroom learning with a long industry placement to prepare you for a specific career. For more information https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/students Training – Learning the skills you need for a job. Traineeship – A short programme to help you get ready for work or an apprenticeship. |
| U | UCAS – The system used to apply for university in the UK. University – Where you study for degrees and higher qualifications. |
| V |
Vacancy – A job that’s available. |
| W | Work Experience – Time spent in a workplace to learn about a job. Wages – Money you earn, often paid weekly or monthly. |
| X | X-factor – Something that makes you stand out (skills, experience, attitude). |
| Y | Year 11 / Year 13 – Important years for making career and education decisions. |
| Z | Zone of Comfort – Staying with what feels safe; careers advice often encourages trying new things. |
Quick useful links
Tips for using these sites:
- Start with career exploration first (job info, quizzes) before job hunting.
- Use CV and interview guides when you get to applications.
- Check apprenticeships if university isn’t your only plan — they’re a great route into work.
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service – Explore Careers site helps you figure out what jobs are out there and which ones might suit you.
- You can search loads of different jobs and see what they’re actually like day to day
- Each job page tells you:
- what you’d be doing
- what skills you need
- what qualifications help
- how much you might earn
- If you’re not sure what job you want, there’s a quick quiz that suggests careers based on what you like and what you’re good at
- You can explore jobs by industry (like health, technology, business, creative)
- If you’re stuck, you can chat or speak to a careers adviser for free
Basically, it’s a free website that helps you explore career ideas, understand your options, and work out your next steps after school or college.
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize Careers helps you explore job ideas and future options in a simple, student-friendly way.
- You can learn about different jobs and industries
- Watch real people talk about their careers
- Get help with CVs, interviews, work experience, and skills
- Find out what you can do after school (college, apprenticeships, university)
Basically, it’s a free site that helps you get career ideas and prepare for the world of work.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
A – Z Jobs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdqnxyc
Careersbox
CareersBox is a free online careers video library that shows you real people doing real jobs. You can watch short films that give you a feel for what different careers are like in real life — what people actually do, how they got there, and what skills you might need.
Careerpilot
Careerpilot is a free online careers website made especially for students like you to help you figure out your future choices and next steps — whether you’re thinking about GCSEs, sixth form/college, apprenticeships, university or work.
UCAS
UCAS is the main UK website you use to research and apply for university.
You can:
- Search and compare courses and universities
- Apply to university all in one place
- Track your offers and deadlines
- Get help with personal statements, Clearing and student finance
If you’re thinking about going to university after sixth form or college, UCAS is the site you’ll use.
National Apprenticeship Service
This is the official UK government website where you can search and apply for apprenticeships — jobs where you work, get paid, and train at the same time. Use this site when you want to find real apprenticeships you can apply for — it’s like a job search tool just for apprenticeships. You can look through live openings, filter by what you’re interested in, and even start and manage your applications online.
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk
Get my first job
Get My First Job is a website that helps young people like you find real work and training opportunities, especially apprenticeships and entry-level jobs you can start after school or in sixth form. You can look up current paid apprenticeships, work placements, trainee jobs and graduate schemes in different industries and locations. Many of the apprenticeships on the site let you work and learn at the same time, and can even lead to certificates or degrees without student debt. The site also has info and inspiration about different career routes, so you can see what options fit you and what the jobs involve. You can create an account, search for apprenticeships or jobs, and start your application online.
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