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Job sectors preparing for work activity

Prepare your students for work with this activity exploring different job roles and sectors, including film case studies.

How to make a great first impression

Win over the boss, charm your colleagues and start as you mean to go on with these key bits of advice.

Tips for job hunting | LifeSkills

Are your students applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.

Get involved with social action

Find out how taking part in social action can develop your skills, help your community and make you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.

10 job-hunting mistakes to avoid | LifeSkills

Are your students applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.

Speculative job applications

No roles advertised? No problem. Use your initiative, get in touch, and make a great first impression with these tips.

The online career network quick fire activity

Help students understand the idea of using online social networks to develop their careers.

Problem solving

Learning how to problem solve can really help your child. We’ll show you ways to help them prepare for their young adult years and working life. Includes worksheet and film.

The 10 biggest job-hunting mistakes

Is someone you know applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.

Work experience resources

Sometimes finding work experience can be a tricky process, discover if these organisations can help to kickstart your career.

Action words: how to be direct and certain

We can always use help to express ourselves. Give your application the best chance with these positive action words.

What work experience gives you

Find out about the wide range of valuable things you can gain from having a go at some form of work experience.

Bridging the gap between school and work

How businesses can work with LifeSkills to give students the skills they need.

5 different types of experience to show employers

Find out about the wide range of ways you can build valuable skills, to help you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.

Types of job and skills by profession

Curious about the world of work? Learn about different types of job and the skills needed to succeed in each profession with case studies and more from LifeSkills.

Bridging the gap between education and work

Research shows businesses aren’t doing enough to give young people the skills they need to succeed. Could you or your businesses help LifeSkills change this? Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey explains more.