Are you a budding Dragon, or would going into the Den fill you with enough fear to put out even the strongest of ideas? Well fear no more, our helpful business guru, John Botten, follows last terms ‘You’re Hired’ article with a Dragons Den take on the personal qualities required for business success...

Have you ever thought of becoming an accountant? Think it sounds a little dull? How wrong you are... Our main careers feature looks into this lucrative profession and uncovers a world of fantastic employment prospects, International opportunity and extremely good rewards...

Are you confused about what to study or which careers to look at? Don’t worry, this term we launch a whole new range of Expanding Horizons Insight events which will make choosing your future a doddle. Find out more about the different courses you can get onto, all hosted at leading employers and universities here...

By popular request we are taking an in-depth look at the International Baccalaureate. Comparing this post 16 qualification with ‘A’ levels and Scottish Highers and finding out why it’s gaining momentum with university admissions teams...

If you’ve not signed up already to the Careerscope Newsfeed do it now! It will help you to stay on top of all our stories, media and events, tailoring an e-zine which is specific for you...

This is just some of whats in this new edition of Careerscope. As always there is so much more, too much to write about here. So dive in, use the nav menu on the left and enjoy your Autumn term.

Richard

p.s. Are you interested in writing for a future edition of Careerscope? In 2009 we are launching a new Gap supplement so we are always on the hunt for great writers who have amazing experiences to tell. Email us careerscope@inspiringfutures.org.uk to find out more.