Moving On magazine Careers and Qualifications for School Leavers

Adeline Ginn, founder of Women in Rail, wants to encourage and support young women in careers in the rail industry. BY ADELINE GINN “About 18 months ago I was on my way to a business meeting with my CEO when we started discussing the lack of women in the rail industry,” begins Adeline Ginn, founder and chair of Women in ... Read More »

Dear Annie, I just don’t know what to do with my life. My mum keeps going on to me about how I’ve got it made as I’ve got GCSE’s and will do ok in my A-levels and can do anything. I just keep going round in circles as I’m not really interested in anything. My careers teacher says one thing, ... Read More »

Don’t let the fear of debt put you off applying for Uni until you’ve done some in-depth research. Read on for our guide to student loans eligibility and entitlements. BY SUMMER SHUTTLEWOOD With universities now allowed to charge between £6,000 and £9,000 per year (nearly three times the fees charged in 2011), many students may be worried that they cannot ... Read More »

Dear Annie, I can’t sleep. Hardip Hello Hardip, Sleeplessness is a real problem. Your body needs sleep to repair itself. The side effects can lead to mood swings within moments, lack of concentration, forgetfulness, along with your body just not working effectively. You may yearn for carb-rich, fatty foods or caffeine drinks. These can make your energy levels seesaw dramatically, ... Read More »

So you’re contemplating a career in accounting and finance? Here are the facts on finding your way into a financially rewarding career. BY JACK EVANS The entry requirements to study a degree in Accounting and Finance vary between universities but you will need at least 5 GSCEs at grades A*to C. The ideal combination of A-levels to maximise your chances ... Read More »