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Build Career Confidence – Step by Step

A guided workbook to help learners identify strengths, explore opportunities, and take ownership of their next steps.

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Build Confidence. Take Action. Plan Your Next Step.

The Career Confidence Workbook is a practical, engaging guide designed to help learners explore their strengths, boost self-belief, and take meaningful steps toward their future. Whether they're entering the workforce for the first time, returning after a break, or making a change, this workbook gives them the space and structure to reflect, plan and grow.

Created for use in post-16 education, adult learning, and employability settings, the workbook can be used independently or with support from tutors, mentors or careers professionals. It encourages learners to recognise what they bring to the table — and empowers them to take the lead in shaping their next chapter.

With thoughtful prompts, accessible activities, and a focus on mindset as well as practical goals, the Career Confidence Workbook supports learners to move forward with clarity and purpose.

What's Inside?

Module 1: Self-Assessment & Career Planning

Understand what drives you and where you're headed.


This section helps learners explore their motivations, reflect on strengths and areas for growth, and set achievable short- and long-term goals. Activities include a career motivation audit, skills audit, and personal SWOT analysis to build self-awareness and clarity.

Module 2: Exploring Career Opportunities

Get informed about your options and pathways.


Learners research roles and sectors, identify potential job or progression routes, and understand how to match their strengths to career opportunities. It covers internal progression, external moves, and the power of upskilling or switching industries. Activities include job role research and building a tailored action plan.

Module 3: Industry Engagement & Networking

Build meaningful connections that support your career.


This section demystifies networking — online and in person — and shows learners how to engage with industry professionals, attend events, and make lasting impressions. Tasks include writing LinkedIn messages, mapping your network, and planning proactive outreach.

Module 4: Job Applications & Interviews

Stand out and shine through every stage of the application process.


Learners are guided through creating impactful CVs, writing compelling cover letters, and preparing for interviews using proven frameworks like STAR and the 4Cs. Includes activities, mock interview tasks, and CV-writing checklists.

Module 5: Employment Rights & Workplace Readiness

Know your rights — and what to expect from employers.


This final module equips learners with essential knowledge about contracts, equality and diversity, fair hiring practices, health and safety, and minimum wage. Ideal for increasing learner confidence when stepping into the workforce.

Who Is This For?

Learners aged 16+ (ideal for Post-16, adult learners, Skills Bootcamps) | Careers advisors, mentors, and tutors | Those returning to work or changing careers

Quick Features:

  • Confidence-building activities
  • Encourages self-reflection
  • Easy to use with groups or individuals
Why It Works

Grounded in coaching approaches |Tried and tested with learners from diverse backgrounds | Encourages ownership, agency, and action

Support for Educators

One-to-one career planning | Small group delivery | Part of enrichment or tutorial curriculum

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Career Confidence Workbook

£9.99

Navigating your career can be challenging, especially as an adult learner balancing multiple responsibilities like working and life. Plus, a learning programme to top it all off. This workbook is designed to help you make informed career decisions, develop essential employability skills and prepare effectively for job opportunities.

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