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A third of Brits admit they haven't thanked their mentor

Brits inspired to follow their dreams, but never thanked mentors

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

Steph McGovern met 'The Paint Shop Boys' at Vocational Celebration Day

Ad Feature Vocational Celebration Day puts spotlight on skills and training

CMI is calling for government, educators and employers to work together to bridge the divide

Ad Feature Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work

Firstsource's new model unifies enterprise services three into a single, continuous engagement.

Ad Feature Firstsource introduces 'Intelligence That Operates' model

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

Employers are urged to get involved in Scottish Careers Week to promote careers in their industry.

Borders employers called to support Scottish Careers Week

Jeans for Genes Week 2025 will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September 2025

Ad Feature Fundraising campaign ‘Jeans for Genes’ celebrates 30 years

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

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Asda to raise pay by 4.7% for 1000s of staff - how to apply for jobs
The supermarket is investing in its employees with pay rises and new family-friendly policies 🌟
Alex Nelson

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World Poetry Day: how to turn your passion into profit and get paid

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UK's largest bakery chain to hand out record £20.5m in staff bonuses

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

A BT worker fixs telephone lines (Photo: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Telecoms firm to hire 600 apprentices and graduates for 2025 intake

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How to apply for jobs at Hotel Chocolat - you could get free chocolate

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Festival jobs UK - 10 festival job opportunities you can apply for now

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I'm a careers expert - here are my 2025 workplace trend predictions

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The one thing you need to do before starting the January job hunt

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Civil service jobs you can apply for – and how to land your ideal role

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Royal Mail to hire 16,000 temporary workers for Christmas across UK

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UK airline targets veterans in new recruitment drive for crew roles

Leon Marseglia (left), Co-founder and CEO of Youth Group UK, and Jack Parsons (right), Co-founder and Group CEO of Youth Group.

Ad Feature Youth Careers Launches to Support Social Mobility Youth

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UK supermarket giant to hire 1000s of workers for Christmas - apply

Top tips for helping your kid start out on YouTube, from YouTubers

Research found 40 per cent of young people would cut down on takeaways - if it meant they could afford a home in the long run

Home ownership is no longer the top priority for young people

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

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Pizza giant hiring 5,000 new UK staff as it gears up for trading peak
If you or someone you know is a pizza fan, this could be perfect 🍕
Alex Nelson

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Major hotel chain targeting over-50s for 400 UK jobs

Meg Henesy is an Aldi Area Manager, overseeing stores in Warrington (Photo: Aldi)

I'm an Area Manager for Aldi - what it's like working for the retailer

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The best jobs at Aldi - as supermarket seeks 250 student apprentices

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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The best jobs at easyJet as it launches drive to attract over-50s crew

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The best jobs at Premier Inn available right now - and how to apply

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Travelodge launches massive hiring drive to fill more than 300 jobs

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves

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Nearly half of employees dream of a more fulfilling career

These are the signs that it’s time for you to look for a new job

Parents say their children are more honest during mealtime

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Top comedians support Edinburgh Fringe act who just 1 audience member

The Spice Girls including Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Melanie Brown

Spice Girls’ net worths revealed amid reunion rumours

Rod Stewart swore live on a BBC family show

BBC hosts apologise after Rod Stewart swears live on family show

Odds for Phillip Schofield & Holly Willoughby replacement revealed

Brooklyn Beckham has been slammed for another failed cooking venture (Pic: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Careers Brooklyn Beckham has tried and tested so far
The celebrity offspring has struggled to find his niche
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The cast of Made In Chelsea will return to our screens soon, including Maeva and James

How to watch Made in Chelsea season 25 episode 2

The X Factor to return for Red Nose Day 2023

Idris Elba attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" at Dolby Theatre on July 13, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Idris Elba was offered a role in BBC’s EastEnders - why he rejected it

Research has shown workers from these industries dislike their bosses the most

The top 10 industries with the most hated bosses and reasons why

The world's largest football shoe by artist M. Dileef has been put on display at Katara Cultural Village (photo: idhik Keerantakath/ Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

First News: The biggest football boot in the world

Rishi Sunak to announce £3 billion investment into skills and education - as new...

Adult care workers Gem Croft (top left), Sara McGeechan (top right), Kelly Innes and George Sparrow are all supporting the Scottish Governments recruitment campaign.

Careers in adult social care can be challenging and rewarding

Colin Cruickshank, Elizabeth Ruxton (left) and Kate Sexton are supporting the campaign to encourage young people to consider a career in healthcare.

Young people urged to consider a career in healthcare

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