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News: CXK’s Chris Targett Named “Careers Adviser of the Year”

CXK is delighted to announce that Area Manager and Careers Adviser for CXK’s Information, Advice and Guidance Service in Schools, Chris Targett, has been awarded the prestigious CDI ‘Careers Adviser of the Year’ AwardThe results were announced in a virtual awards ceremony on the afternoon...

Year 9 Careers Information & Advice: A guide to choosing GCSE options

We are at the time of year when many year 9 students begin to consider what subjects they wish to take for their GCSE options It may be that you aren’t sure what to take or a bit confused Our short guide will help you think about different factors to be aware of We also have our supporting vlog...

What is the shape of the graduate job market? (Part 2 of 2)

This article continues my intent to explore the extent to which the 80% rule is a useful concept for exploring the nature of the graduate job market I am seeking to answer:Is 80% a good approximation for the overall number of graduate jobs which can be entered via any degree subject Of...

Paul’s Story

I contacted the National Careers Service after being out of work for 10 years due to ill healthTo begin with, my adviser, Jo, signposted me towards organisations and employers that have a positive reputation towards staff with disabilities I knew this was vital to me, due my gap in employment...

Suzanne’s Story

"I was living in Manchester and made redundant in April from a skilled and eclectic role I was studying a Master’s Degree but hadn’t yet finished, so couldn’t use that to secure a new roleShortly afterwards I became unwell and was unable to work for a while I then moved to Eastbourne, but...

Skills for Success in a Virtual World – Webinar

Date: Wednesday 16th June Time: 10:00-11:30am Join expert advisers from the National Careers Service as we take a look at how you can leverage technology in the job search process and build your personal brand There once was a time when job hunting meant going through a newspaper and circling...