Lifelong Careers Support

What Career Will Suit Me?

Explore Your Options and Build Strong Foundations

Starting Out

How Do I Decide My Next Move?

Take Your Career To The Next Level

Career Progression

How Do I Grow My Workforce?

Attract and Retain Talent in my Team

Employers

How Can I Find My Dream Job?

Find a Career That Suits You

Job Seekers

Career Guidance = Lifelong Support

What matters to you? What do you want to do in your career journey? 

These are the questions careers professionals help you answer...

  • Enjoy Useful Insights: into education and work opportunities as careers professionals keep you informed about the latest trends that can shape your career trajectory.
  • Benefit from Access: to the connections careers professionals can provide you, which includes opportunities that you might not find on your own.
  • Protected by Strict Ethical Guidelines: professional careers guidance is underpinned by a strong code of ethics ensuring that you receive support that is both responsible and effective.
  • Insights and Understanding: Get the latest insights on education and work trends.
  • Unlock Opportunities: Access connections and chances you might miss on your own.
  • Trust the Guidance: Supported by strict ethical standards for responsible advice.

Every decision counts. 

Getting advice and support from a career development expert can be your game-changer.

Whether you're embarking on your first job or contemplating a significant career shift, expert guidance can illuminate your path and help you seize the right opportunities.


Why Do I Need Professional Career Guidance?

Today's working and training landscape is more complex than ever, and career development professionals are trained to use their expertise, knowledge and experience to help you understand yourself and the career pathway that will suit you best. 

A professional career development practitioner offers:  

  • Proven skills and expert up-to-date know-how on education and work opportunities and trends  

  • Access to a wider career development network 

  • Professional approach underpinned by a strong code of ethics  

Career development support is called many different things - career coaching, career guidance, career advising and career counselling - but like many things in life it's more complicated than it appears and a professional careers adviser can support you in a structured and strategic way. 

How Do I Find Professional Careers Advice?

At the CDI, we recommend that you look for careers guidance from professionals with plenty of experience, training and a commitment to ethical practice and continuous development. 

The good news is that we've rounded them all up for you on our professional register - so you can find a careers expert who suits you today. 

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