Careers Professionals Top Tips

As a professional you are always looking for betters ways of working and we hope the careersbox resource becomes your ally in your busy life!

1. How to use the website - Use our step by step Powerpoint guide which you can view, download and use in the your sessions with client(s).

2. To play a film - simply click on any thumbnail (picture) at any point and the film will play.

3. FREE film lists - There is a free downloadable listing of all films in an excel document (including sector and job type) which is updated every time new films go 'live'. You can print this for distribution in the class room or at events. To access it just click here. Alternatively for a quick list of those organisations currently on careersbox.

4. Group Work in School, College or University - Multiple access in ICT suite-based sessions is very popular as it enables students to find out more about opportunites that appeal to them. This way you can engage more students more of the time.

5. Careers Events - if you are organising a careers event in your school or college but don't have materials/exhibitors for a particular sector/employer profile use the films on line as a interactive tool at the event.

6. All Inclusive - Careersbox is for all - so let students, parents and colleagues know that they can access the films online 24/7 without registration, at work, in the class room or at home. Either tell them our web address www.careersbox.co.uk or search on Google under 'Careers films'.

7. FREE Poster Pack - For your FREE promotional poster pack simply e.mail us with your details.

8. Are the films available as a DVD? We have designed Careersbox to be a web film channel, and this service is completely free. However, if some of you would welcome the opportunity to have some of the films as DVD content, please email us for further information as we are compiling sector-based DVDs for a nominal fee.

9. Linking the films to your website/intranet. We are able to play the films in your site without any drain on resources from your site at no cost. It is all about spreading the word. Obviously, this is on a case by case basis so just contact us to find out more.

10. How can I keep updated when new films go live and receive the C-MAIL LMI?

We can let you know about new films and relevant Labour Market Information through our C-Mail service. Simply provide us with your e.mail and contact details we'll keep you updated.

Enjoy using the service and all feedback welcome!