The Careers Writers Association
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We are a professional network of highly experienced careers writers and editors working in the careers sector. Follow for careers-related content for all audiences. www.careerswriters.com
Two of our members have been involved in producing these fabulous resources aimed at young people considering a career in the screen industries. Useful for careers advisers and educators too. Take a look!
#CareersEducation #CareersInformation #LMI #LabourMarketInformation #Careers
#CareersEducation #CareersInformation #LMI #LabourMarketInformation #Careers
Careers and labour market information for screen industries now available to download! Maps, data, employers, pathways, initiatives and more to help you research the film, TV, VFX, animation and games industries in different UK regions.
www.intofilm.org/resources/2452 (free login required) #LMI
www.intofilm.org/resources/2452 (free login required) #LMI
Labour Market Information
Screen career opportunities available across the UK haven’t always been easy to find… until now with our Labour Market Information resource.
www.intofilm.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Two of our members have been involved in producing these fabulous resources aimed at young people considering a career in the screen industries. Useful for careers advisers and educators too. Take a look!
#CareersEducation #CareersInformation #LMI #LabourMarketInformation #Careers
#CareersEducation #CareersInformation #LMI #LabourMarketInformation #Careers
Just wanted to say thanks to so many people who are subscribing to my Substack. This week I've been placed at no 36 in the Rising in education section AND had over 20,000 visits to my substack posts over the past month. I really can't believe how it's taken off.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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This is such an important idea to discuss, especially for young people who can often get direction from school and their parents towards what *they* deem to be 'good careers' rather than what the young person might want for their own future. #Careers #CareersAdvice #RCDP
What is a good career anyway? In his latest article for us, Chris talks about how a 'good career' is often portrayed as a successful career, but 'success' is subjective.
#careers #CEIAG #CareersLeader #CareersAdvice #CareersAdviser #CareersWriters
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#careers #CEIAG #CareersLeader #CareersAdvice #CareersAdviser #CareersWriters
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What is a “good career” anyway? - The Careers Writers Association
There are lots of people out there pushing what they think a “good career” looks like. In many cases this is “careers advice” masquerading as “careers guidance”. It is disconcerting on multiple levels...
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May 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This is such an important idea to discuss, especially for young people who can often get direction from school and their parents towards what *they* deem to be 'good careers' rather than what the young person might want for their own future. #Careers #CareersAdvice #RCDP
What is a good career anyway? In his latest article for us, Chris talks about how a 'good career' is often portrayed as a successful career, but 'success' is subjective.
#careers #CEIAG #CareersLeader #CareersAdvice #CareersAdviser #CareersWriters
careerswriters.com/2025/05/22/w...
#careers #CEIAG #CareersLeader #CareersAdvice #CareersAdviser #CareersWriters
careerswriters.com/2025/05/22/w...
What is a “good career” anyway? - The Careers Writers Association
There are lots of people out there pushing what they think a “good career” looks like. In many cases this is “careers advice” masquerading as “careers guidance”. It is disconcerting on multiple levels...
careerswriters.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:14 AM
What is a good career anyway? In his latest article for us, Chris talks about how a 'good career' is often portrayed as a successful career, but 'success' is subjective.
#careers #CEIAG #CareersLeader #CareersAdvice #CareersAdviser #CareersWriters
careerswriters.com/2025/05/22/w...
#careers #CEIAG #CareersLeader #CareersAdvice #CareersAdviser #CareersWriters
careerswriters.com/2025/05/22/w...
Another excellent Careers Writer's Association meeting today at the London Canal Museum and online. Good to hear all about what everyone's been working on. @careersdefender.bsky.social @kernow23.bsky.social @helenjanota.bsky.social @lisastonecareers.bsky.social @careeralchemist.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Another excellent Careers Writer's Association meeting today at the London Canal Museum and online. Good to hear all about what everyone's been working on. @careersdefender.bsky.social @kernow23.bsky.social @helenjanota.bsky.social @lisastonecareers.bsky.social @careeralchemist.bsky.social
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Have you tried The Green Buzz yet ?
Quick and easy on mobiles or on your laptop/desktop
See which of your personal qualities make you a Green Superhero!
nationalcareersweek.com/green-buzz/
Quick and easy on mobiles or on your laptop/desktop
See which of your personal qualities make you a Green Superhero!
nationalcareersweek.com/green-buzz/
Green Buzz - National Careers Week
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April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Have you tried The Green Buzz yet ?
Quick and easy on mobiles or on your laptop/desktop
See which of your personal qualities make you a Green Superhero!
nationalcareersweek.com/green-buzz/
Quick and easy on mobiles or on your laptop/desktop
See which of your personal qualities make you a Green Superhero!
nationalcareersweek.com/green-buzz/
🚀 Want to be a historian? Make your own path! 📚 @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social says history isn’t just about facts—it’s about following your instincts.
📍 Gloucester History Festival, 25th – 27th April 2025! 🎟️ Tickets here: www.gloucesterhistor...
#gloshistfest25
📍 Gloucester History Festival, 25th – 27th April 2025! 🎟️ Tickets here: www.gloucesterhistor...
#gloshistfest25
April 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM
An excellent tip from our CWA chair, Chris, on ways to manage procrastination - especially useful for those with a neurodiversity.
It's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! 🎉 We're sharing focus tips from Chris Targett RCDP, a neurodivergent pro who co-authored a book on supporting clients with disabilities. Discover how the Pomodoro Technique can boost concentration! ⏲️ Watch: youtu.be/c_Y5dO34w6U More: trotman.co.uk/pages/meet-t...
Neurodiversity Tips: Pomodoro Technique | CXK's Careers Practitioner Tips
YouTube video by CXK
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March 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
An excellent tip from our CWA chair, Chris, on ways to manage procrastination - especially useful for those with a neurodiversity.
Excellent news for all young people interested in learning more about the natural world around them. The government will consult on the subject content later this year.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE
Campaigners have been calling for the qualification for years but plan stalled despite a curriculum being drawn up
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Excellent news for all young people interested in learning more about the natural world around them. The government will consult on the subject content later this year.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UCAS has produced NEW personal statement guides for 2026. They cover a wide range of degree subjects. Do take a look! #UCAS #PersonalStatement #uni #university #degree
www.ucas.com/applying/app...
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2026 personal statement guides
www.ucas.com
March 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
UCAS has produced NEW personal statement guides for 2026. They cover a wide range of degree subjects. Do take a look! #UCAS #PersonalStatement #uni #university #degree
www.ucas.com/applying/app...
www.ucas.com/applying/app...
This week is #NationalCareersWeek. Check out content under the hashtag #NCW2025 - there's a lot going on! #schools #CareersEducation #careers #CEIAG #GreenCareers #GreenSkills
It's #NationalCareersWeek 🌟
Empower, engage and inspire with FREE interactive resources. Dive into a wealth of resources to enhance careers education.
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Empower, engage and inspire with FREE interactive resources. Dive into a wealth of resources to enhance careers education.
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March 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
This week is #NationalCareersWeek. Check out content under the hashtag #NCW2025 - there's a lot going on! #schools #CareersEducation #careers #CEIAG #GreenCareers #GreenSkills
These careers talks look amazing! Some really high-profile names/companies talking about careers in the creative industries - screen industries (film & TV, games, VFX, animation), media & comms, publishing & design, performing arts, crafts and more #NCW2025 #Careers #CreativeCareers #UKCareers
Looking forward to talking about my career journey and what I do work wise as part of a series of career talks organised by #ERIC to celebrate #NCW2025 I am part of Friday’s Arts focused talks. To book a free place visit www.meet-eric.com/2025-ncw
@careersweek.bsky.social
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February 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
These careers talks look amazing! Some really high-profile names/companies talking about careers in the creative industries - screen industries (film & TV, games, VFX, animation), media & comms, publishing & design, performing arts, crafts and more #NCW2025 #Careers #CreativeCareers #UKCareers
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What started as a simple idea became a strong vision.
Now this vision has turned into 100🎙️ episodes, precious conversations with our brilliant guests and high engagement with our loyal listeners.
Can't help but feeling mightily proud.
#Podcast #ResearchCulture @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Now this vision has turned into 100🎙️ episodes, precious conversations with our brilliant guests and high engagement with our loyal listeners.
Can't help but feeling mightily proud.
#Podcast #ResearchCulture @universityofleeds.bsky.social
#ResearchCultureUncovered 100th episode! Join us as we reflect on an award-winning year & share our research culture predictions for 2025 https://buff.ly/3PvQVOP @emmaspary.bsky.social @hallged.bsky.social @ruthwinden.bsky.social @nickshepp.bsky.social @dremilygoodall.bsky.social
(Episode 100) Celebrating 100 episodes: Research Culture Uncovered Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead
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January 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
What started as a simple idea became a strong vision.
Now this vision has turned into 100🎙️ episodes, precious conversations with our brilliant guests and high engagement with our loyal listeners.
Can't help but feeling mightily proud.
#Podcast #ResearchCulture @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Now this vision has turned into 100🎙️ episodes, precious conversations with our brilliant guests and high engagement with our loyal listeners.
Can't help but feeling mightily proud.
#Podcast #ResearchCulture @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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📰#TheWeekInCareers is HERE!📰
In this week's newsletter, with #NAW2025 just around the corner, I dive into the state of the apprenticeship landscape in the UK...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/thewee...
Come join the 4800+ subscribers who are already part of the #TheWeekInCareers community!
In this week's newsletter, with #NAW2025 just around the corner, I dive into the state of the apprenticeship landscape in the UK...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/thewee...
Come join the 4800+ subscribers who are already part of the #TheWeekInCareers community!
January 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📰#TheWeekInCareers is HERE!📰
In this week's newsletter, with #NAW2025 just around the corner, I dive into the state of the apprenticeship landscape in the UK...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/thewee...
Come join the 4800+ subscribers who are already part of the #TheWeekInCareers community!
In this week's newsletter, with #NAW2025 just around the corner, I dive into the state of the apprenticeship landscape in the UK...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/thewee...
Come join the 4800+ subscribers who are already part of the #TheWeekInCareers community!
@lisastonecareers.bsky.social thanks for the follow!
January 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
@lisastonecareers.bsky.social thanks for the follow!
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#NationalCareersWeek #NCW2025 returns 3rd - 8th March 2025.
Essential date in the careers calendar.
Join us.
Essential date in the careers calendar.
Join us.
November 17, 2024 at 10:24 PM
#NationalCareersWeek #NCW2025 returns 3rd - 8th March 2025.
Essential date in the careers calendar.
Join us.
Essential date in the careers calendar.
Join us.
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Careers Ed for All Weekly is out and there is a huge amount of info in this weeks' edition. Be a friend and share, there's no charge at all.
#CareersLeader #CareersAdviser #Teacher #HeadofSixth #WorkingWithYoungPeople #CEIAG
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#CareersLeader #CareersAdviser #Teacher #HeadofSixth #WorkingWithYoungPeople #CEIAG
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January 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Careers Ed for All Weekly is out and there is a huge amount of info in this weeks' edition. Be a friend and share, there's no charge at all.
#CareersLeader #CareersAdviser #Teacher #HeadofSixth #WorkingWithYoungPeople #CEIAG
mailchi.mp/8bc2a593bd78...
#CareersLeader #CareersAdviser #Teacher #HeadofSixth #WorkingWithYoungPeople #CEIAG
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Interesting insights!
📢 New insights into young people's career-readiness from our largest-ever Future Skills Questionnaire (FSQ)!
Nearly a quarter of a million young people from nearly 1,100 secondary education institutions completed FSQ in the 23/24 academic year.
➡️ Read key insights in our new report: bit.ly/4fJjfIJ
Nearly a quarter of a million young people from nearly 1,100 secondary education institutions completed FSQ in the 23/24 academic year.
➡️ Read key insights in our new report: bit.ly/4fJjfIJ
Student career readiness in 2023/24
During the 2023/24 academic year, nearly ¼ of a million students from over 1,100 secondary education institutions completed the Future Skills Questionnaire (FSQ).
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January 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Interesting insights!
This article makes some really good points about choosing courses that are professionally accredited! Worth a read!
January 18, 2025 at 8:23 AM
This article makes some really good points about choosing courses that are professionally accredited! Worth a read!
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📰 #TheWeekInCareers - COMING UP NEXT WEEK...
Next Friday, I'll be diving into the UK apprenticeships landscape, reflecting on where our relationship with apprenticeships is at as we prepare for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek2025!
Subscribe below! 👇
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Next Friday, I'll be diving into the UK apprenticeships landscape, reflecting on where our relationship with apprenticeships is at as we prepare for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek2025!
Subscribe below! 👇
www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
January 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
📰 #TheWeekInCareers - COMING UP NEXT WEEK...
Next Friday, I'll be diving into the UK apprenticeships landscape, reflecting on where our relationship with apprenticeships is at as we prepare for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek2025!
Subscribe below! 👇
www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
Next Friday, I'll be diving into the UK apprenticeships landscape, reflecting on where our relationship with apprenticeships is at as we prepare for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek2025!
Subscribe below! 👇
www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
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A Bridge Group study, commissioned by @upp-foundation.bsky.social uncovered how and why, for many graduates, staying on in the local region matters more than a higher salary:
bit.ly/4d2gxNs
#graduates #university #research
bit.ly/4d2gxNs
#graduates #university #research
January 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A Bridge Group study, commissioned by @upp-foundation.bsky.social uncovered how and why, for many graduates, staying on in the local region matters more than a higher salary:
bit.ly/4d2gxNs
#graduates #university #research
bit.ly/4d2gxNs
#graduates #university #research
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How can our sector spot and challenge fake news and misinformation? Follow these 8 simple steps from @iflaglobal.bsky.social giving you practical advice on how to verify what you're reading and check that what you're reading is telling you the truth. #FactsMatter www.ifla.org/news/how-to-...
January 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
How can our sector spot and challenge fake news and misinformation? Follow these 8 simple steps from @iflaglobal.bsky.social giving you practical advice on how to verify what you're reading and check that what you're reading is telling you the truth. #FactsMatter www.ifla.org/news/how-to-...
🎉Happy New Year!! 🎉We wish everybody a happy and healthy 2025.
We kick off the year with a nice reflective piece from esteemed member Alan, who muses on how walking and talking can be an effective and congenial way to give career guidance
careerswriters.com/2024/06/20/c... (links to external post)
We kick off the year with a nice reflective piece from esteemed member Alan, who muses on how walking and talking can be an effective and congenial way to give career guidance
careerswriters.com/2024/06/20/c... (links to external post)
January 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🎉Happy New Year!! 🎉We wish everybody a happy and healthy 2025.
We kick off the year with a nice reflective piece from esteemed member Alan, who muses on how walking and talking can be an effective and congenial way to give career guidance
careerswriters.com/2024/06/20/c... (links to external post)
We kick off the year with a nice reflective piece from esteemed member Alan, who muses on how walking and talking can be an effective and congenial way to give career guidance
careerswriters.com/2024/06/20/c... (links to external post)
Knowledge of contextual offers -lower grades offers- or additional consideration at admissions could make a big difference to a students' decision on where to apply. It's definitely worth researching, especially for criteria such as postcode which some applicants may fall into but not be aware of.
👀 Did you know that many top universities provide contextual offers to students?
Contextual offers allow for a students' circumstances to be considered when applying to university.
Our helpful tool breaks down what some of the UK’s leading universities offer ⤵️
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Contextual offers allow for a students' circumstances to be considered when applying to university.
Our helpful tool breaks down what some of the UK’s leading universities offer ⤵️
https://buff.ly/3ZNuhHs
December 12, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Knowledge of contextual offers -lower grades offers- or additional consideration at admissions could make a big difference to a students' decision on where to apply. It's definitely worth researching, especially for criteria such as postcode which some applicants may fall into but not be aware of.
What’s the strangest job title you’ve ever heard? Why does it matter what a job is called? Perhaps job titles have more bearing on our career choices than we realise. #Careers
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What's in a name? How the naming of jobs impacts on career choices - The Careers Writers Association
Polly Wiggins reflects on how the naming of career role titles can impact on people's choices and ability to find jobs
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December 12, 2024 at 11:08 AM
What’s the strangest job title you’ve ever heard? Why does it matter what a job is called? Perhaps job titles have more bearing on our career choices than we realise. #Careers
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