For decades, a fateful Thursday in the middle of August has been significant. Significant as a gateway to the hopes and dreams of 18 year olds in the UK and beyond. After a summer of anticipation, it is the date when those who study A-Levels and other level 3 courses (such as BTECs and T-Levels)…

Work experience is one of the topics I could talk passionately about, off the cuff. No preparation. Nada. Zilch. It is literally something I can talk about purely based on passion and vibes. Why is that? And where has that passion come from? In the 15 years I have worked in schools, I have become…

Whats the best career direction for me? Although our careers are 50+ years long these days and we do not need to have all the answers from the outset, it is still important to be able to establish and articulate where career curiosity lies. What are some of the career areas you may be interested…

How can parents support teenagers and young adults at the start of their career in this changing job market? Good question… If you’re a parent feeling confused, worried or even frustrated about your teenager or 20-somethings career direction (or lack thereof) you are not alone. However, stressful conversations and out of date tactics will not…

Before you set new goals, pause. Career coach Gina Visram helps students reflect, reset, and move into the new year with clarity and confidence. In this video, Gina gently walks students, teenagers, and young adults through a powerful end-of-year / beginning-of-year reflection designed to help you: Appreciate how far you’ve already come Recognise growth beyond…

Finding work experience can be hard and even more so if the students in question are not fully engaging with their school careers programme. What if they don’t even try to find something? Or indeed if their school does not include work experience as part of their programme. What happens then? Hi, I’m career coach…