Can AI replace career advisors? The CDI's take for the new school year.
Can AI replace career advisors? The CDI's take for the new school...

Navigating career pathways can be a challenge, especially with the rapid rise of AI. The CDI champions a human-...

Career Decision Making in a Changing World: Reason and Wisdom
Career Thought Leaders calling for presentation submissions for San Diego event
Career Thought Leaders calling for presentation submissions for S...

The Career Thought Leaders Consortium is seekin...

Officially Amazing platform of careers best practice case studies for technical education
Officially Amazing platform of careers best practice case studies...

The new Officially Amazing platform showcases t...

CDI members can access the August issue of the IAEVG magazine
CDI members can access the August issue of the IAEVG magazine

CDI members can now access the August edition o...

A fifth of graduates use AI tools for ‘careers advice’
A fifth of graduates use AI tools for ‘careers advice’

The Early Careers Survey 2025 of over 4,000 stu...

Student satisfaction in Wales rises to 82%
Student satisfaction in Wales rises to 82%

The National Student Survey for 2025 found that...

Public overestimate graduate regret and underestimate university value
November 2025 will be the second Global Careers Month
November 2025 will be the second Global Careers Month

The second Global Careers Month, organised by i...

OECD working paper on Tailored Work Experience in Wales
OECD working paper on Tailored Work Experience in Wales

The OECD have published a working paper examini...

Skills England publishes priority skills to 2030
Skills England publishes priority skills to 2030

Skills England has published its ...

40,000 people to train in construction roles by 2029
40,000 people to train in construction roles by 2029

The DfE have announced plans to train 40,000 pe...

CSJ calls for specialist careers guidance to help 50-64-year-olds back into work
CSJ calls for specialist careers guidance to help 50-64-year-olds...

The CSJ’s Midlife Mission report explores...

Labour Market Analysis to June 2025 – employment and unemployment up
DfE launches Qualifications Reform Toolkit to explain alternative and technical qualifications
Career Development Archive now online from Warwick University library
Career Development Archive now online from Warwick University lib...

The Univirty of Warwick Library archive team have published the online catalogue for the Career Development Archive, with resources dating back to 191...

Employee 'rustout' may lead to lower career satisfaction and worse mental health
Employee 'rustout' may lead to lower career satisfaction and wors...

Rustout arises from employees feeling underutlised with unstimulating work. It can lead to low career satisfaction and mental health impacts.

University systems don't support 'non-traditional' students
University systems don't support 'non-traditional' students

Research by the Centre for Research in Social Policy shows that the system and support provided by universities no longer meets the needs of many stud...

Employer confidence in economy and hiring improves
Employer confidence in economy and hiring improves

Employers’ confidence rating recovers in the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) to highest level in two years, though it is s...

New Civil Service internship scheme aims to attract more working class students
New Civil Service internship scheme aims to attract more working ...

Working class students are being taregted by a Summer Internship Programme that aims to boost social mobility in the Civil Service.

New CDI/Trotman book - The Career Professional's Guide to Research by Emma Bolger
New CDI/Trotman book - The Career Professional's Guide to Researc...

This latest publication in the CD-Trotman partnership covers everything you need to conduct meaningful, ethical and well-planned research.

10 Tips for Parents on Results Day 2025
10 Tips for Parents on Results Day 2025

Here are 10 tips for parents on Results Day 2025, from Sue Alder, CDI Head of Professional Development and Standards

After Results Day - Tools For Your Next Steps
After Results Day - Tools For Your Next Steps

Got your results? Now it's time to plan your Next Steps. This guide is your At A Glance resource for exploring every available option, from...

Develop careers resources for the CDI's Technical Education programme
Develop careers resources for the CDI's Technical Education progr...

The updated Statutory Guidance published by the DfE yesterday sets out their expectations of schools, colleges and training providers in England. It i...

Spotlight: Sue Alder, CDI's Head of Professional Development and Standards
Spotlight: Sue Alder, CDI's Head of Professional Development and ...

Learn how Sue Alder, CDI's new Head of Professional Development, plans to evolve CPD as a catalyst for growth in the careers industry.

UK Career Development Awards 2025: A Night of Inspiration
UK Career Development Awards 2025: A Night of Inspiration

Discover the inspiring winners of the UK Career Development Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by Sky! Held in London, this year's awards honoured out...

Strengthening professionalism in the updated Statutory Guidance
Strengthening professionalism in the updated Statutory Guidance

The updated Statutory Guidance published by the DfE yesterday sets out their expectations of schools, colleges and training providers in England. It i...

New briefing paper launched for quality assurance in careers education
New briefing paper launched for quality assurance in careers educ...

The CDI Community of Interest for Careers Education's second best practice briefing paper is on Quality Assurance of Careers Education and Guidanc...

Nominations open for elected CDI Board members
Nominations open for elected CDI Board members

Nominations for election to the CDI Board close on 27th March 2025. Open to all CDI members, standing for the Board is a great way to be involved in y...

   CDI Launches Valuing Careers Campaign at Stormont
CDI Launches Valuing Careers Campaign at Stormont

The Career Development Institute (CDI) will launch its Valuing Careers campaign at Northern Ireland’s Stormont Assembly today, addressing the pr...

CDI Calls for Career Guidance Guarantee to Maximise Apprenticeship Opportunities 
CDI Calls for Career Guidance Guarantee to Maximise Apprenticeshi...

Apprenticeships aren't just about getting a job – they're about starting a career. They offer a brilliant way for people to earn while t...

UK Career Development Awards 2025: Celebrating the Visionaries Shaping Britain's Workforce
UK Career Development Awards 2025: Celebrating the Visionaries Sh...

Now is the time for career development professionals to be recognised and valued for their vital role in shaping futures, says David Morgan, as he ope...

Career Positivity Linked with Happiness, but Targeted Support Needed for Those Facing Barriers, Research Finds 
Career Positivity Linked with Happiness, but Targeted Support Nee...

The CDI today launches the results of comprehensive research commissioned as part of its wider Valuing Careers campaign which aims to deepen awareness...

CDI Annual Conference 2024: Aligning Career Development with Policy Goals to Drive Economic Growth and Social Mobility
CDI Annual Conference 2024: Aligning Career Development with Poli...

The Career Development Institute (CDI) hosted its 2024 Annual Conference on November 26-27, bringing together 200 industry profiessionals around the t...

CDI website migration – Tuesday 26th November
CDI website migration – Tuesday 26th November

As we migrate the CDI website to a new provider to resolve the ongoing issues and develop the website into a mor...

Celebrating Claire Johnson and her Remarkable Journey in Career Development
Celebrating Claire Johnson and her Remarkable Journey in Career D...

As Claire Johnson, Head of Professional Development and Standards at the CDI, retires this autumn, we celebrate her remarkable contributions to the in...

Pre-order discount for Trotman books
Pre-order discount for Trotman books

As part of the publishing partnerships with Trotman, the CDI are offereing 25% off all pre-orders for the first three books published under the agreem...

Another exciting national apprenticeship week
Another exciting national apprenticeship week

National Apprenticeship Week is proving to be as popular as ever, with a plethora of resources, events and activities on offer.

CDI launches Valuing Careers campaign
CDI launches Valuing Careers campaign

The CDI has launched its new Valuing Careers campaign, aming to demonstrate why policymakers and the general public should care about career developme...

CDI Awards 2024 Launched
CDI Awards 2024 Launched

The CDI have launched our annual Career Development Awards for 2024.  This year there are nine award categories, though two of the titles have be...

49% of adults have taken part in learning
49% of adults have taken part in learning

Learning and Work Institute (L&W) has tracked the number of adults taking part in learning through an annual Adult Participation in Learning surve...

Sad passing of Deborah Godwin
Sad passing of Deborah Godwin

We were also saddened to hear of the death of CDI member Deborah (Debbie) Godwin.

CDI guidelines in using AI and chatbots in careers
CDI guidelines in using AI and chatbots in careers

Dr Deirdre Hughes has produced a briefing paper for the CDI with guidelines for careers professionals on the use of AI and chatbots in careers practic...

Skills hubs target five skills shortage areas
Skills hubs target five skills shortage areas

The Local Government Association is launching skills hubs addressing workforce challenges facing councils.

Tackling digital exclusion and the poverty premium
Tackling digital exclusion and the poverty premium

A new Centre for Social Justice report highlights that those on low incomes are heavily affected by digital exclusion, contributing to the poverty pre...

Market outlook from Resolution Foundation
Market outlook from Resolution Foundation

The latest Labour Market Outlook report from the Resolution Foundation sees public sector pay and conditions worsening over the past decade.

Exam results day 2023
Exam results day 2023

The CDI led media activity for the A level and vocational qualification results day on 17th August.

Ofqual's guide to vocational results
Ofqual's guide to vocational results

Ofqual published their guide to the level 3 vocational qualification results for 2023, covering Applied generals, T levels and more. 

Trends in 2023's A level results
Trends in 2023's A level results

The Guardian assesses the key trends in the A level results for 2023.

Business urged to offer more apprenticeships as demand soars
Business urged to offer more apprenticeships as demand soars

IfATE urged businesses to offer more apprenticeships as it sees a 180% increase in interest since 2021.

CDI funded for technical education programme
CDI funded for technical education programme

The CDI has received funding from Gatsby for a three-year programme to inform careers advisers on technical education choices for young people.

Unleashing Creativity: Crafting Inclusive Career Development Resources with Canva
Unleashing Creativity: Crafting Inclusive Career Development Reso...

Lis McGuire is passionate about inclusive career development. As a registered career advisor working with diverse clients, Lis noticed a need for reso...

UK Economy - 5 years of lost growth
UK Economy - 5 years of lost growth

With UK GDP 0.5% below pre-pandemic levels, this NIESR report does not see the UK economy growing beyond such levels until Q3 2024.

Jobs of the Future - new report
Jobs of the Future - new report

A new report from Universities UK looks into the future world of work, areas of high growth and the skills needed by employers.

Getting into Oxford and Cambridge 2024 entry
Getting into medical school 2024 entry
Careers 2023 - 19th edition
Careers 2023 - 19th edition

By Trotman Indigo Publishing

Muted confidence leads to drop in permanent roles
Muted confidence leads to drop in permanent roles

The UK Report on Jobs from KMPG and REC finds the weak economic outlook and low confidence led to a contraction in permannent job placements.

The Careers Leader Handbook - 2nd edition
The Careers Leader Handbook - 2nd edition

By David Andrews and Tristram Hooley

Now what? Education, career and life choices
Swim, Jump Fly - A guide to changing your life
The career coaching handbook - 2nd edition
Getting into psychology courses - 14th edition
Getting into law
Getting into law

By Emily Lucas

Career Guidance Guarantee event at House of Lords
Career Guidance Guarantee event at House of Lords

The CDPG held a roundtable event at the House of Lords on 18th July, hosted by Baroness Garden of Frognal and attended by Lord Aberdare, senior repres...

CDI's 10th anniversary - Chief Executive reflections
CDI's 10th anniversary - Chief Executive reflections

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the CDI, its two Chief Executives reflected on the first decade of the organisation.

UKCDA shortlist announced
UKCDA shortlist announced

The shortlist of entrants for the 2023 UKCDAs has been announced.

Welcome new CDI Board and EPSC members
Welcome new CDI Board and EPSC members

Following elections in April 2023, we are delighted to welcome new members to the CDI Board and EPSC

Springpod case study for Career Development Framework
Springpod case study for Career Development Framework

A new case study supporting the Career Development Framework features Springpod and Airbus mapping their work experience provision.

DBS checks for CDI members
DBS checks for CDI members

CDI members can now obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check even if they do not have a sponsoring employer.