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Help your young people make the right choices
64% of young people think they need help making decisions. Here’s how you can help them
Understanding behaviours for work lesson
Help students understand the importance of communication, body language and assertiveness when at work.
5 tips for writing a great job application
How to make your application stand out and effectively showcase your skills, experience and personality.
Recognising skills for success in the workplace lesson
The activities on this page support your students to identify why these skills are important, which ones they already possess and how they can demonstrate these on their CV.
Job sectors preparing for work activity
Prepare your students for work with this activity exploring different job roles and sectors, including film case studies.
Tailoring your CV
Improve job application success by tailoring your CV to the job. Find out how to do this effectively with our top tips.
School leaver resources
Whether it’s work, training or further/higher education, use these resources to help school leavers plan for their next steps and achieve their goals.
How to get work experience
Click here for an update on LifeSkills work experience placements
How to Spring Clean your Social Media
Ensure your social media gives people the right impression, especially employers, with these tips
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.
7 things you need to know about volunteering
Discover all the ins and outs of helping a charity or good cause and get the most out of your time.
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.
How to make the most of your first day
The first week in a new job can be daunting. Here are some tips to reduce the nerves and hit the ground running.
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.
What are personal values and how do they apply to the workplace?
Understanding your personal values will help you find employment in a workplace that shares similar values to you.
Zena’s story – one mum’s LifeSkills experience
Parenting blogger Zena tells us how LifeSkills helped her son prepare for work.
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.
Borrowing money
Borrowing money is sometimes a necessity. Help young care leavers understand the benefits and risks of borrowing money with this tailored activity.
12 mistakes young people make on their CV
Silly CV mistakes can make or break a young person’s job application. Read our expert tips on the common problems to avoid.
Financial risks
Provide insight about everyday personal finance risks such as renting a flat or applying for a credit card.