The key to a successful career is spending time researching and thoroughly planning. All too often students rush to make their choices when actually preparation is the key.
The following websites will help you to research different career opportunities. If the research provides you with too many choices you may find the how to make decisions section of the website helpful.
National Careers Service: everything you need to take your next career step in one place…
TES Growing Ambitions: great website with a huge amount of quality information.
iCould: inspirational ideas and videos for you to watch.
Careers Box: career films on the web.
Futuremorph: careers opportunities if you like science and maths.
plotr: the one-stop-shop for career inspiration and preparation
TotalProfessions: an invaluable resource for anyone considering a professional career.
Studential: information on GCSEs, further Education, Gap Years, University, apprenticeships and much more.