Information and advice - choosing a course

We have a team of experienced staff who are able to give you information on a wide range of courses and help you choose the right one.

Course information sheets which give full information about each course are available here, on this website, from reception or call 0845 839 7912.

"Thank you so much for the information you have given me, it's great because the more advice I got, the better choices I was able to make."

Careers, educational, training and employment guidance

We have a fully qualified careers advisor who is able to offer advice and guidance on employment, education and training. Get help with:

• Choosing a course or college
• Applying to further or higher education
• Deciding on a career path
• Writing a CV and preparing for interview
• Finding out about jobs, voluntary work or training courses

Call 0845 839 7912 or ask at reception to book a confidential appointment with our careers advisor.

We will also be offering advice and guidance sessions on the folliwing Saturdays:

• September term: 15 October 2011
• January term: 11 February 2012
• April term: 16 June 2012

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Appointment sessions last approximately 45-60 minutes and need to be booked in advance. Ring Macbeth Centre for Tuesday appointments or Connexions for Thursday appointments, or call in person.

Drop-in sessions last approximately 15-20. No appointment is necessary, but sessions are for people seeking information only.

Connexions, 181 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9JT. 020 8741 2441. Please phone or call in person for an appointment.

Visit the Next Step website for further advice on courses and careers.

After graduating from university I found myself unemployed and seeking work. After sending many CVs to various employers and not getting any response I came into Macbeth and saw the advert for the careers information, advice and guidance service.
I decided to book an appointment and met with Burhan. During the meeting Burhan started off by exploring my skills, interests and work history. He checked over my CV and made suggestions on how to improve it and I walked away from the meeting with a more focused CV. Acting on his advice I focused my job search more effectively and shortly after I was offered an interview for an administrative job. I rang Burhan and gave him the good news and decided to go through a practice interview with him over the phone. This gave me the confidence that I needed and I now have a job at Charing Cross Hospital! The service provided by Burhan was very personal and supportive and I would recommend it to anyone who needs advice on identifying suitable opportunities, whether it be work or courses.
Dhavit Chalarak

I came in for some fantastic career advice with regard to me getting into childcare. Things have been going really well, I am working 1 day a week at St Stephen’s Primary school (voluntary) and I started working voluntarily for a company called Active Matters (found them on do-it.org) and they offered me paid work within a week! I am also nannying for two boys most afternoons. Thanks to the IAG advice, which was really informative I now know that next September I am planning on doing the NVQ in Support Teaching.
Susie Charrington

Our advisors adhere to the National Information, Advice and Guidance Board's set of principles.