Questionnaire: Is This Job Right for You?

It can be easy to fall into a job because it was the first one you were offered, you needed the money or you were hoping it would be more exciting than it so...

How My First Job Shaped My Career: A Case Study

Helen, 30, is a successful HR manager but she says it was her first job that has been the basis for all her career moves since. “I left school when I was 1...

Making the Most of Your Appraisals

When you left school you probably thought that was the end of reports but in your new job, they just take a different form. Appraisals happen in one form or...

Living on a Budget in Your First Work Role

When you get your first pay cheque it is an exciting feeling to be earning your own money. However, you will probably soon find that it doesn’t stretch ver...

Applying for My First Job: A Case Study

Mark, 21, didn’t apply for his first job until he left university and then he filled in countless application forms and sent off a lot of CVs. His hard wor...

Ethics in the Workplace

To make sure that a workplace runs smoothly and that colleagues and managers can work well together, people need to work in an ethical way. It is not about s...

Your First Job: Frequently Asked Questions

Leaving education and going into employment is a big leap and there are lots of things to think about. It may seem like you are alone but remember that every...

How I Made the Most of My First Job: A Case Study

Simon, 24, has progressed quickly in his career since graduating from university. He believes it is all because he worked hard in his first job. “Having sp...

My First Day in My First Job: A Case Study

Tessa, 18, was excited about starting her first job as a Personal Assistant, but as the day drew closer her nerves began to build. “I was offered the job b...

Quiz: Are You Prepared For Work?

Congratulations, you’ve got your first job and are ready to get started in the world of work. It is an exciting and daunting prospect that will be made eas...