Your career path
Starting your own business
Sir Alan eat your heart out: Launch your own business.
Young entrepreneur: fashion boutique
Step into Kirsten's fashion boutique and find out how she makes a success of her business.
Young entrepreneur: jewellery school
Jessica followed her passion and set-up her very own jewellery business.
Turning your hobby into a job: club promoter
Stuart is a nightclub promoter and DJ. He explains how having a mentor helped him turn his hobby into a job.
Young entrepreneur: musician
Gillian has turned her exceptional talent into a business by becoming a professional musician.
How I started my own business
Young entrepreneurs share their secrets.
Q&A: Bored at work
I'm bored and frustrated by my job, what should I do?
Q&A: Becoming a teacher
I want to become a teacher but don't know what training I need.
Q&A: I hate my job but feel trapped
I feel I can't leave the job I hate because I need to provide for my child.
Q&A: Becoming a nurse or midwife
How do I become a nurse or a midwife?
Q&A: Changing careers
I'd like to change careers, how do I get employers to take me seriously?
TV presenter: Davina McCall
Find out how Davina McCall got her break in TV.
Athlete: Dwain Chambers
Dwain Chambers explains what inspires him to be a professional athlete
Biomedical scientist: Deborah Morgan
The role of biomedical research scientist, Deborah Morgan.
Solicitor: Sangita Sangar
Find out what the role of a top commercial property solicitor involves.
Marketing officer: Will Bouquet
Making messages for a wide range of people is how Will describes his role as a marketing officer.
Press & PR manager: Francesca Eyles
Enjoying the theatre has led Francesca to work in PR for London's world-famous Globe theatre.
Graphic designer: Ian Swift
Got a passion for art and design? Find out what being a graphic designer involves.
Radio producer: Julie Shepherd
Find out what the challenges and rewards are for Julie who works on BBC 1Xtra.
Librarian: Lawrence Dunn
Being a librarian isn't just about saying, 'Shhh!' Learn more about the role.
DJ/Broadcaster: Trevor Nelson
'Find something you are just born to do'. That's how Trevor chose his career in music and became a success.
Music manager: Tiger Reid
Learn about working for a record label and the challenging business of managing artists.
Children's nurse: Caroline Brewer
Working with children can be demanding but inspiring. Discover more about the rewarding profession of nursing.
Actor: Jason Flemyng
Explore the role and craft of being an actor with Jason Flemyng.
Video game developer: Henrique Olifiers
Discover the creative world of video game development.
Engineer: Anna Hirst
Find out what its like training to be an engineer.
Pharmacist: Andrew Barron
What does being a pharmacist involve?
Music producer: Eric Lau
Music producer: Eric Lau
Café supervisor: Kerry Hossack
Café supervisor: Kerry Hossack
Food and beverage manager: Douglas Love
Food and beverage manager: Douglas Love
Deputy electrician: Dave Greaves
Deputy electrician: Dave Greaves
Crop operator: Roger Brockhurst
Crop operator: Roger Brockhurst
Forest craftsperson: Laura Heron
Forest craftsperson: Laura Heron
Creative learning assistant: Amy Worsfold
Creative learning assistant: Amy Worsfold
MP: Chloe Smith
Britain's youngest MP, Chloe Smith, on becoming a politician.
Choosing the right career for you
Confused about your career plans?
Personality profiling
How accurate is the test and should you take one?
Working and travelling abroad
Why wait to find a job at home when you can work somewhere sunny instead?
Future jobs
Space tour guide, anyone? We uncover the hot jobs of the future.
Turning your hobby into a job
Love your hobby, hate your day job? It might be time to reconsider your career options
