Changing Careers

Thinking about a careers change? Considering the professions? Then this section will prove invaluable in getting you onto the career path of your choice.

Our section on Talent Scouts will introduce you to organisations who will match you, your skills and experience with vacancies in the professions.

For an overview of different job sectors and to find out how professional bodies can assist your career aspirations visit the Sector Summaries.

Our Sector Summaries area offers advice and information on how to access alternative routes into the professions. We have advice on how your skills and experiences can be transferred to other professions as well as information on how your qualifications can be recognised by other professions.

Want a new career direction? Not sure what to do next? Position Ignition Career Guides know exactly what it takes to find the right career path for you. Check out their Career Blog for lots of free expert advice and guidance on careers as well as their free resources and comprehensive e-books.

Study in your spare time for the career you want. Interested in a new career, want to add to or improve your qualifications? There are professional qualifications you can study for at home in your spare time. Check out Guardian Jobs who have partnered with Home Learning College, to offer you a wide range of career development courses. There are courses in IT and Computing, Book-Keeping and Accountancy, Business and Marketing, Psychology or Social Care.