Moving On magazine Careers and Qualifications for School Leavers

When people think about gap years they tend to immediately think of going abroad, working in the sunshine – maybe with elephants… However, taking a gap year doesn’t necessarily mean travelling abroad. You can do lots of other things with your year out – volunteering, gaining valuable work experience or even learning a new skill. A productive gap year will ... Read More »

Daniel Clark, Guest Editor of the April/May issue of Moving On magazine tells us why work experience is so important for him and his future career prospects. My name is Daniel Vito Clark, I am 19 years old and I was born in Brussels, Belgium. My family is centred on living in and being a part of the EU. My ... Read More »

Adding some volunteer work to your CV can boost your employment prospects A guide to volunteering opportunities for school leavers by David Miller Perhaps you don’t have any prior employment to put on your CV: this is the perfect place to list any voluntary work that you may have done. You can also use the organisation you volunteered for as ... Read More »

Exams nearly over? Want some fun in the sun? If you’re looking for a holiday job during the summer break, check out these cool student holiday job options… Home and away There are lots of opportunities for 16-19 year olds to do short-term voluntary placement abroad in the summer holidays and many of our young contributors tell us about their ... Read More »

Eliza Harry tells us how volunteering abroad in Central Ethiopia has made her question her values. For the past few years my school has run a trip to Central Ethiopia, giving us the opportunity to visit this diverse and developing nation, and to experience volunteering abroad in a town called Asella, a place renowned for its long distance runners. Last ... Read More »