Choosing a Career Features

It’s your call: the facts about call centres

Blessing or blight, call centres are here to stay. Find out what you need to know before you think of joining up for the telecom frontlin

It's all in the plan

Planning a career and being savvy about the opportunities that come your way are what most great careers are built on. Find out how to get a plan together

iVillage Voices - real life stories

Feeling stuck or unsure which way to go? Why not get a variety of opinions on a subject to see the bigger picture. Get topical and informative advice here from members of iVillage on a range of topics from relationships to financial issues

Learn how to position yourself

Positioning yourself could be the key to making the most of your caree

Look before you leap

Discover what you can do to make sure you get the job of your dreams

Making a career shift

Find out all you need to know to shift careers

Temp your way to a full-time job

Have it all. Wouldn't it be great if you got paid while you decided on a career and looked for a job? Temping could be for you - check it out

The freed breed

A new breed of career gappers are leaving their jobs and embracing the unknown - and you could be one of them. Be inspired

Volunteering at Christmas

Are you tired of the usual Christmas day glut-fest? Why not do something different and inspiring this year by volunteering a couple of hours of your day to a charity schem

Volunteering: the perks are free

Choosing to work for free is a canny and caring move. Find out about the benefits and how you can get involved