Career ideas

In this section you'll get a broad idea of what's involved in a range of careers. You'll find out what work you might do, what money you might earn, what hours you might work, and you'll also find some qualifications to help you get started.

Click on any of the career areas below to find out more.

*For a more personalised profile that uses four online tests to match your personality and ambitions to your perfect job, use the City & Guilds iPortfolio tool (this link opens in a new window)*

Administration
Office based admistrators

Automotive maintenance
Car/Motorbike/Truck mechanics


Beauty therapy
Beauty/Spa/Holistic therapists


Construction
Bricklayers, Scaffolders 

Creative
Fashion, Textile designers

Customer service 
Plays a part in all jobs

Electrical
Domestic and industrial electricians

Engineering
Mechanical/Electrical engineers

Finance
Accounts and bookkeepers

Hairdressing
Hairdressers, Colourists

Health and social care
Health/Home care assistants


Hospitality and Catering
Chefs, Restaurant/Hotel managers

Land-based industries
Groundsmen, Farmers

Legal
Legal secretaries, Paralegals

Manufacturing
Product manufacturers

Photography
Photographers, Retouchers


Plumbing
Plumbers

Retail and distribution
Fashion / Music Retail assistants

 

Security
CCTV operators, Bodyguards

Sport and recreation
Fitness instructors, Expedition leaders, Personal trainers

Streetworks
Road maintenance operators


Teaching/classroom assistants
Primary or secondary school

Travel
Tour guides, Holiday reps

Using IT
Work based IT literacy

Working in IT
Software Developers, Helpdesk workers

Working with children and young people
Creche workers, Special needs assistants

 

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