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  Parents can be limited by their knowledge and networks, which is why careers advisers in schools and colleges are important, says  David Morgan Your article on parents feeling overwhelmed captures the difficulties as young people explore diverse careers ( ‘How is that a real job?’ Parents struggle to keep up with children’s career options, 19 May ). A century ago, the most common work included domestic service, mining and textiles. Roles such as UX designer would have been unimaginable, and we won’t recognise many of the roles in 100 years’ time. Parents are a huge influence on young people’s choices, but can be limited by their knowledge and networks – and not just in relation to these new careers. When my son wanted to pursue an apprenticeship in construction, I didn’t have any experience in the sector to share. Similarly, parents with no experience of university can find it difficult to offer advice and support if their child is hoping to follow an academic route. That’s ...

Ever wondered about the Civil Service?   What it is ?...and what would it be like working in it? Probably not!...but have a look at this A Guide to Civil Service Careers The Civil Service is responsible for the day to day running of government departments and public services and there are a wide range of careers on offer.

  How to write an amazing UCAS statement Writing a great UCAS personal statement isn't just a tick-box exercise. With so many uni applications to sift through, putting together a great statement is your chance to add a bit of personality into your application - and tell admissions tutors why they should pick you over the next candidate. We're here to help you write a great statement that makes you stand out from the crowd 👇 1. Show them you care Admissions tutors want to know you feel as strongly about your chosen discipline as they do. What is it that inspires you about your subject? And how can you demonstrate that? Maybe there was a moment you realised that maths, English, geography or sociology was for you. Tell them about it! 2. What makes you different? Admissions tutors look through thousands of UCAS statements every year - and they say their favourite applications contain something that sets them apart. What do you do in your spare time that makes you stand out...

  The Future of Work: What does it hold for your students? We have brought together the latest research to identify the key trends that will influence the world of work over the next 10 years. If you want to help your students prepare for the world of work based on the latest evidence, check out Future of Work 2030-2030 report - start with the summary below or  go straight to the article . What did we find? 3 big challenges  will shape the future of work over the next 10 years: Covid-19 Automation Environmental emergency 3 skillsets will be in high demand in 2030: Technology skills  will rise by 55%. This includes: IT and programming skills - demand could rise by up to 90% Advanced data analysis and mathematics Engineering and maintenance Social and emotional skills  will rise by 22%. This includes: Entrepreneurship Initiative taking Cognitive skills  will rise by 14%. This includes: Creativity Critical thinking Decision making What do young ...