Careers

We’re here to help you plan your next steps.

We’ll guide you through your options, support you to explore career ideas and help you apply for apprenticeships, further or higher education.

If you’re in a school where we already work, you can speak to a fully qualified Sheffield Futures Careers Adviser. Ask your school’s Careers Lead or Head of Year to arrange an appointment or let you know about a drop-in session.

If you’re over 16 and not in education, employment or training – or worried that you might drop out of your course – our friendly and knowledgeable Employment Coaches can give the support you need to get you back on track.

If you’re a Careers Lead and want to find out more about our offer for schools, or access your free resources, please see our Careers Advice page.

How can a Careers Adviser help me?

Sheffield Futures Careers Advisers are independent and impartial. We never encourage people to pick a particular college, sixth form or career path. Together, we complete an Individual Development Plan, setting out your goals and giving you personalised links for further research.

We help you to:

Learn more about what options are available

Explore ideas and set goals

Check what qualifications, skills and qualities are needed

Pinpoint any barrier to reaching your goals – and look at solutions

Are we in your school?

If we work in your school, you can email your Careers Adviser directly.

Chapeltown Academy – zoe.barber@sheffield-futures.org.uk
Handsworth Grange School – jackie.redfern@sheffield-futures.org.uk
High Storrs School – ruth.mellors@sheffield-futures.org.uk
Hinde House School – aleeza.nawaz@sheffield-futures.org.uk
Longley Park Sixth form college – vanessa.hailes@sheffield-futures.org.uk
Newfield School – jackie.redfern@sheffield-futures.org.uk
Notre Dame High School – linda.munro-proud@sheffield-futures.org.uk
Stocksbridge High School – zoe.barber@sheffield-futures.org.uk
UTC Sheffield City Centre – ruth.mellors@sheffield-futures.org.uk
UTC Sheffield OLP – ruth.mellors@sheffield-futures.org.uk
Westfield Secondary School – sara.roberts@sheffield-futures.org.uk
Yewlands Academy – aleeza.nawaz@sheffield-futures.org.uk

Useful websites / free resources / guidance

Work experience

Cover letters

Interviews

CV’s

Our team and their top tips!

Amy, Careers Team Coordinator    

Amy is passionate about young people having the tools they need to make good decisions because getting good grades is one thing, but knowing what to do with them is quite another. Amy’s top tip for young people is: “Dream big and find out what’s out there.”

Jackie, Careers Adviser 

Top tip! Do the research: the more information, the better your decision making!

Zoe, Careers Adviser 

Top tip! Definitely reach out and get help if you feel like you don’t know what your next step is. There is support for you.

Linda, Careers Adviser

Top tip! When looking at further education, choose a course that will interest you and make sure to look at other alternatives on offer before making your choice.

Ruth, Careers Adviser

Top tip! Don’t feel under pressure to know exactly what career you want to go into, most people work this out with time. Instead, look at what’s out there that matches what you’re good at and what you enjoy. Focus on keeping your options open. 

Sara, Careers Adviser

Top tip! Start with thinking about what your own interests are, likes and dislikes. What do you enjoy doing out of school or in your spare time? You can then start to explore different jobs and routes. 

Aleeza, Careers Adviser

Top tip! Make sure you go the extra mile to get the support you need. Ask questions and make sure you are clear about the choices before you apply to help you reach your aspirations. 

Vanessa, Careers Adviser

Top tip!  Fail to prepare, prepare to fail!