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Featured career

Make-up Artist

Make-up artists apply make-up to people to enhance or alter their appearance.

Find out more about becoming a make-up artist

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Graeme Jupp sitting at a desk, looking over a map.

Featured real-life story

Graeme Jupp, Map Maker

“I haven't been to half of the places I've seen on maps, but I still have a pretty good knowledge of our roads, rivers, highways, towns and terrain. I always maintain it's a marvellous way to get to know your country.”

Read more about Graeme's work as a map maker

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Knowing how you like to work

Record your working preferences to help you match them to a new job.

Knowing how you like to work

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What's new

Schools Hotline

School staff can now get additional support in planning and delivering career education by directing their questions to one of our skilled consultants. To use the hotline:

  • Call 0800 222 733 and ask for the Schools Hotline.

BrainWeek 2010 - March 15-21

BrainWeek is an event designed to raise awareness about brain research and brain diseases.

It's also your chance to find out how to exercise your brain, and develop some brain cells!

Headhunting season officially open

Recruitment firm Hayes registered 30% more job vacancies in February than in January of this year.

However, employers are primarily looking for experienced candidates who have worked through the recession, leaving limited opportunities for graduates, unemployed, new migrants, and those wanting to move into a new industry.


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