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My Way In shares stories and advice from people in work and employers all across the UK. You’ll find tips to help you broaden your experience and the number of jobs you have access to as well as information about the industries which are likely to have vacancies in the future. If you’re inspired by one of our stories, you can even apply for a job on Find a Job.

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Stories

“All those things added up to what I do now”

Charlotte’s butchers in Newcastle is a thriving local business – she explains how it started and why she loves it.

“It feels like I’m on the stepping stones of getting a more specialised role"

Andrew works in the technology sector and explains how Universal Credit helped him find a role.

“I’m proud of myself”

Vicky works in the manufacturing industry. She talks about how an engineering development programme has helped her into permanent employment.

“I was able to prove myself"

Martin was self-employed and is now working as a customer assistant. He talks about how he has reskilled to re-enter the job market.

Advice

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Becoming a pilot for Virgin

Katie, Senior First Officer – Boeing 747 at Virgin Atlantic, spoke to us about her early inspirations and route to becoming a pilot.

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Re-skilled for engineering aged 37

Delphine Ryan discusses her career journey from retail to engineering, and demystifies what being an engineer is really like. 

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Could a career in technology be for you?

Bee, director of business enablement for connectivity management at Arm, explains how she got into her technology role, and why a lack of formal training shouldn’t dissuade you if you have an interest.

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Being an apprentice engineer in the army

Farrah, an Apprentice Plant Operator, shares her experiences of being a British Royal Army Engineer and the training available.

Find a job

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