Please note: Our software licences do NOT cover users from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM).

FAQs:

1. How can I identify jobs and careers which might suit me? 
2. How can I find out what a job is like?
3. How can I find good quality and reliable careers information on the Internet?
4. How can I find out which higher education courses might suit me?
5. Does the virtual careers library contain any non-careers information?
6. How can I make a comment about the careers resources on this website?

1.  How can I identify jobs and careers which might suit me?

For personalised job/career suggestions we recommend you use Kudos.  This program will ask you questions about yourself and your skills and interests and then give you some suggestions of jobs/careers which might suit you.  To get the best out of the program you will need to think carefully about each question and answer honestly.  If you have used Kudos some time ago, we recommend you re-take the questionnaires as your answers might be different (and therefore your job/career suggestions!).

2.  How can I find out what a job is like?

Try Kudos or eCLIPS.  These resources are easy to use and will help you to find out lots of information about a huge range of different jobs and careers.  These resources include information on what the job involves, who you would be working with, what the work environment is like, typical working hours, pay and conditions.  They also tell you what qualifications, skills and interests you will need, and what you could go on to do in the future.

3.  How can I find good quality and reliable careers information on the Internet?

A good place to start is the useful websites page.  For further research try Career Companion Online which helps you find the very best careers, and learning information on the Internet.  It contains links to over 3,000 high quality websites, all of which have been reviewed by careers professionals and young people.

4.  How can I find out which higher education courses might suit me?

Use Higher Ideas to research your higher education options.   You can search for courses based on what you are studying now, your interests or your career ambitions. 

5.  Does the virtual careers library contain any non-careers information?

Yes, as well as careers information, eCLIPS contains lots of information on free time, health, housing, the law, your rights and citizenship, money, relationships, travel. 

6.  How can I make a comment about the careers resources on this website?

We welcome all feedback on our careers resources and indeed on any aspect of this website.  Please send all comments to:

comments@connexions-berkshire.org.uk