University of Southampton

Mainly for graduates of University of Southampton

www.southampton.ac.uk/careers

University of Winchester

Mainly for graduates of University of Winchester

www.winchester.ac.uk/careers

Prospects

Student or graduate of any UK university - services available at each University careers service: www.prospects.ac.uk/university_careers_service

Prospects Interactive Advice for students and graduates

www.prospects.ac.uk/interactive_advice

Careers Advice (England) – Adults aged 20+

www.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/

Statement of Service:

www.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/statementofservice

Next Step (England) Adults aged 20+

www.nextstepsoutheast.org.uk/

Connexions Service (England) Young People aged 13-19 (13-25 for people with learning difficulties/disabilities)

www.connexions-direct.com

Jobcentre Plus (Dept for Work and Pensions)

Out of work – help looking for work:

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/lookingforwork

Careers Scotland – All Ages

www.careers-scotland.org.uk

Careers Wales – All Ages

www.careerswales.com

Career Coaching for graduates of any UK University

Prospects Professional:

www.prospects.ac.uk/Career_coaching

Graduates from any University

C2 Careers (a service from The Careers Group, University of London)

http://www.c2careers.com/whatwedo.aspx

Private Careers Consultants

Ask at your local library, use Yellow Pages www.yell.com, web search engines.

Search suggestions: “Careers Advice”, ”Career Counselling”, ”Careers Consultants”, ”Life Coach”

Using a Careers Service / Private Consultant - Questions to ask:

·    What are their qualifications in careers advice, counselling and psychometric testing (if used)?

·    How long has the consultant/adviser been practicing, and what is their own careers background?

·    Will you be able to contact them for on-going support between guidance sessions?

·    What outputs, if any, will you receive from the process eg. a personalised report about your aptitudes and career preferences, help with drafting a new CV etc.