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Picture taken inside Vox Pop, Manchester, image © Lisa Moult / British Council Indonesia’s music entrepreneur
Meet Yoris Sebastian, one of 2006 International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year (IYMEY) finalists, and find out what he liked about the UK’s music scene.
Self discovery in the UK
As well as improving your education, university can help you learn about yourself.
Narrow boats on Cheshire Canal, image © britainonview/ Visit Chester & Cheshire Alternative careers
Many people have done something unusual to earn a living - but who actually turns new skills into a career?
Fleeting fame: the real extras Camera man, image © Peter Coombs/Alamy
Have you ever wanted to appear on the silver screen? Many in the UK are turning to television and film extra work for their 15 minutes of fame.
Windfarm with sheep, image (c) Icon Digital Featurepix/Alamy Happiness is a snip away
Want to be happy in your work? Then become a hairdresser – maybe!
Back to school Two doctors consult over a patient's x-rays, image © Diana Lundin/iStock.com
Whether it is to change your career or to do something you’ve always wanted lots of people are going back to school.
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