It's #CareerDevelopmentMonth and in this video, careers adviser Steve explains why the key to taking control of your career is understanding whether you’re a career planner or a career opportunist. For free, impartial careers advice and guidance, visit nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

November is #CareerDevelopmentMonth - a time to reflect, grow, and take steps toward your future goals.

Today,Suki, one of our Careers Advisers, refects on the question: “What’s one thing you’ve done in your own career that’s helped your professional development the most?”

This week is #InternationalAgePioneersWeek

Older workers bring experience, resilience & valuable skills. Whether it’s retraining, changing direction, or pursuing a dream, age is no barrier to success
Learn how we can support you: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

*What is an apprenticeship, and how can it kickstart your career?* In this video, we'll explain everything you need to know about apprenticeships, including how they work, the benefits,… What Is an Apprenticeship? Benefits, Levels, and How to Find One

It’s #CareerDevelopmentMonth, and today, we’re talking apprenticeships.

What is an apprenticeship & how can it kickstart your career? In this video, we explain how apprenticeships work, the benefits, the levels available, and what you can earn.

November is #CareerDevelopmentMonth - a time to reflect, grow, and take steps toward your future goals.

Today, Suki, one of our Careers Advisers, reflects on the question: “What’s one thing you’ve done in your own career that’s helped your professional development the most?”

This #CareerDevelopmentMonth we’re sharing real reflections from CXK staff to help you shape your own career journey.

Today, we’re hearing from Careers Adviser, Oliver, who is talking about the importance of being intentional when developing your career - and how to put that into practice.

It's #GettheNationLearning Week! 🎉

Explore how learning at work can open doors to new opportunities, build your confidence, and help you reach your goals.

Find out more about learning at work ⬇️

nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/learning-at-...

Are you aged 50+ and looking to explore your next career step?
Your skills, experience and perspective are valued more than ever. Join our free Experience Matters online workshop to find out how to make the most of your strengths and plan your next move.

🔗 Sign up here: uk.10to8.com/book/cxk/154

As #TrusteesWeek comes to a close we’re celebrating the individuals who volunteer their time, expertise & leadership to guide CXK’s work.

Today, Pete O’Brien shares his reflections on CXK’s resilience, strong governance, and the teamwork that drives our mission forward.

Lots of people think uni and apprenticeships are their only post 18 options - but what if these aren't for you? In this video, we break down 8 post 18 options in the UK — including 6 realistic… Your Post 18 Options (It's Not Just Uni or Apprenticeships)

Not sure what to do after sixth form or college?

In this video, we break down 8 post-18 pathways in the UK to help you figure out what’s right for you.

You don’t have to have it all figured out yet, but knowing your options is the best place to start
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#CareerDevelopmentMonth

November is #CareerDevelopmentMonth, and all month the CXK team will be sharing their own nuggets of wisdom to inspire and support your career journey.

Today, Lizzie responds to the question: “What’s one thing you’ve done in your own career that’s helped your professional development the most?”

Our Trustees play a vital role in guiding CXK’s work and helping us make a difference in the lives of people across the South East.

Today, in celebration of #TrusteesWeek,Trustee Rob Rose shares what he enjoys most about being part of CXK.

YouTube video by CXK You've Graduated: What Next? 2025

Missed our "You’ve Graduated, What Next?" webinar?
The full recording is now available to watch back on YouTube!

The event brought together graduate employers & career professionals to share insights on finding your first job after uni & skills employers are looking for

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Ray, one of our careers advisers in the West Midlands, talks about the benefits of pursuing learning and development to improve your prospects and gain confidence. Ready to gain the hunger to learn?… What are the benefits of learning at work?

It's #GettheNationLearning Week! 🎉

Whatever stage of your career you're at, learning and development can bring lots of benefits - as Ray, one of our careers advisers, explains.

As #TrusteesWeek continues, we’re celebrating the people who give their time and expertise to guide CXK’s work.

Today, Paul Madden reflects on what he’s learned about governance, strategy and communication during his time on our Board.

Graduate Employer Tip graphic from National Careers Service and AGCAS featuring advice from Angie Standish, Head of Careers and Employability at the University of Chester. The tip encourages graduates to embrace uncertainty, explore options, and use LinkedIn to see alumni career paths. It highlights the importance of curiosity, reflection, and seeking support from university careers teams. Includes Angie’s photo and background of celebrating graduates.

Feeling unsure about your next steps after graduation? You’re not alone.

As part of our #GraduateWeek series, we’re sharing insights from speakers at our upcoming You’ve Graduated: What Next? event - taking place Tues 4th Nov, 10am–1pm (online)

👉 Register free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1660459542...

Graduate Employer Tip graphic from National Careers Service and AGCAS featuring advice from Laurie Stewart, Mindless Academy. The tip highlights the power of mindset, encouraging graduates to pay attention to how they think, feel, and show up in the world to unlock their full potential. It explains that by shifting perspective, new paths can open not only in careers but also in life. Includes Laurie’s photo and a background of celebrating graduates.

To close our #GraduateWeek speaker series, we’re excited to feature Laurie Stewart from Mindless Academy. She’ll be joining our You’ve Graduated: What Next? event on Tuesday 4th November, 10am–1pm (online)

👉 Register free to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1660459542...

Write your first CV with no experience by following our video guide ideal for students. We reveal our 3 rules for writing it, we go through the structure of it, and we go through exactly what to do… How to Write Your First CV with No Experience

It’s National #CareerDevelopmentMonth, and all month long we’ll be sharing tips and resources to help you take your next career step!

We're kicking things off with our video guide on how to write your first CV with no experience.

📹 Watch now:

National Careers Service promotional graphic with the slogan ‘Your Career Starts Here!’ A smiling woman sits in a classroom setting, holding a pen and looking at the camera, with other students working in the background. The design includes the National Careers Service logo in the top right corner and contact details at the bottom, featuring the helpline number 0800 100 900 and the website nationalcareers.service.gov.uk in bold pink branding.

November is #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth

We are here to help you take the right action to start a career, find a new one or progress in your current role.

You can explore careers and courses, or get some helpful tips and advice, on our website 👇

nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

It’s #TrusteesWeek 💙

To celebrate, we asked our trustees to reflect on:
💬 “What have you learned or gained from being a trustee at CXK?”

Today, we’re hearing from Pam Watts, who shares what she’s gained from being part of CXK’s Board. 👇

An infographic from the National Careers Service promoting the role of a Beauty Therapist. It explains that beauty therapists provide face and body treatments to help clients look and feel better. Average salary: £16,000–£25,000. Entry routes include a college course, apprenticeship, working towards this role, or specialist private training courses. The image shows a therapist giving a client a massage. Contact details: 0800 100 900 and nationalcareers.service.gov.uk.

It's #BritishBeautyWeek ✨

Beauty therapists provide face and body treatments to help clients look and feel better.

💰 £16,000 - £25,000
⏰ 37 to 40 hours a week

Hear from Amy on her career in beauty therapy. Learn more ➡️ nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles...

An infographic from the National Careers Service and AGCAS featuring a Graduate Employer Tip from Dan Hawes of the Graduate Recruitment Bureau. The tip advises job seekers to look beyond big-name recruiters and explore smaller employers where there is less competition and more opportunities. The design includes a photo of Dan Hawes, a speech bubble with the advice, and graduates celebrating with caps in the air.

As #GraduateWeek gets underway, we’re sharing expert advice from the speakers at our upcoming You’ve Graduated: What Next? event - taking place Tuesday 4th November, 10am–1pm (online).

To attend the event, register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1660459542...

A promotional post from the National Careers Service and AGCAS for the graduate webinar “You’ve Graduated: What Next?”. The image shows graduates throwing mortarboards in celebration. Event details are highlighted: Tuesday 4th November 2025, 10:00am–1:00pm. The session helps graduates connect with employers, gain insider tips, and boost job searches. Free registration is available at GraduatedWhatNext.eventbrite.co.uk.

#GraduateWeek is here - and so is your next big opportunity!

Just one week to go until our free webinar, “You’ve Graduated, What Next?”, where you’ll hear directly from top graduate employers about how to kickstart your career.

Reserve your free place: GraduatedWhatNext.eventbrite.co.uk

A National Careers Service graduate employer tip graphic. A quote from Dr Claire Tyler, Institute of Student Employers, reads: “The job market is always competitive, so treat your job search like a job – and focus on quality over quantity when making job applications.” A photo of Dr Tyler is shown inside a pink speech bubble. Logos for AGCAS and National Careers Service are at the top. The footer reads: “Be the graduate employers remember.”

Today’s advice for of #GraduateWeek series comes from Dr Claire Tyler, who’ll be joining our You’ve Graduated: What Next? event to discuss Skills Accelerators and the in-demand skills graduates need to stand out in today’s job market.

👉 Register free to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1660459542...

Graduate Employer Tip graphic from National Careers Service and AGCAS. The tip advises graduates to research companies, tailor CVs and cover letters to job descriptions, and prepare thoughtful questions for interviews. It stresses confidence, preparation, and showcasing unique abilities to stand out. Quote attributed to Louise Taylor, Enterprise. Includes photo of Louise and background of celebrating graduates with mortarboards.

Next up in our #GraduateWeek speaker series is Louise Taylor from Enterprise - one of our expert speakers for the You’ve Graduated: What Next? event, taking place Tuesday 4th November, 10am–1pm (online).

👉 Sign up for your free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1660459542...

A National Careers Service post promoting careers as a Cyber Intelligence Officer. The image shows a man in glasses working at a computer with multiple monitors. Text explains cyber intelligence officers investigate where threats to IT systems come from and how they work. Details shown are: average salary £25,000–£50,000, and entry routes include a university course, apprenticeship, working towards the role, or a graduate training scheme. Contact 0800 100 900, nationalcareers.service.gov.uk.

October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth 🖥️

Cyber intelligence officers gather information about where threats to information technology (IT) systems come from and how they work.

💰 £25,000 - £50,000
⏰ 35 to 40 hours a week

Learn more about ⬇️

nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles...

A National Careers Service post offering support to get back into work. The image shows an older man wearing glasses, a hat, and green overalls, holding a plant pot while working in a garden centre surrounded by flowers. Text on the design reads “We can support you to get back into work.” The National Careers Service logo is shown in the top right corner, with contact details at the bottom: phone 0800 100 900 and website nationalcareers.service.gov.uk.

Struggling to get back into work? You're not alone and help is at hand.
The National Careers Service provides free, one-to-one support to help you regain confidence, refresh your CV, and move forward with your career.

📞 Call 0800 100 900
💻 Visit nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

A National Careers Service post promoting the role of a Postperson. The image shows a postal worker wearing a cap and uniform delivering a parcel to a home. Text explains that postpersons collect and sort letters and parcels, delivering them to homes and businesses in the community. Details shown include an average salary of £23,000–£30,000, with entry routes through an apprenticeship, working towards the role, or applying directly. Contact: 0800 100 900, nationalcareers.service.gov.uk.

Today is #WorldPostDay 📮

A postperson collects, sorts and delivers letters and packages to homes and businesses.

💰 £23,000 - £30,000
⏰ 30 to 40 hours a week

Learn more about this role ➡️ nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles...

A National Careers Service post promoting the Accounting T-Level. The image shows a young woman wearing glasses focused on writing in a notebook while working at a desk. Text highlights that this Level 3 course helps students develop the core knowledge and skills needed for accounting roles. Career options include Accounting Technician, Finance Officer, and Payroll Administrator. Contact: 0800 100 900, nationalcareers.service.gov.uk.

It's #TLevelsWeek! Thinking about a future in finance? Perhaps the Accounting T Level could be right for you. Find out more: www.tlevels.gov.uk/students/sub...