Careers Advice and Guidance

Choosing the right course can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone - Boston College’s Careers Team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Accredited by the Matrix Standard, our dedicated team provides FREE Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) to support you before you join us, throughout your studies, and as you plan your next steps. Whether you’re thinking about employment, an Apprenticeship, further study, taking a gap year, or progressing to Higher Education, our Level 6 qualified Careers Advisers will help you explore your options, make informed decisions, and build a clear path towards a successful and fulfilling future.

Careers Support Available

Tailored support to help you choose a career, Apprenticeship, or Higher Education course
Access to up-to-date online resources with insights into occupations and the local job market
A wide range of prospectuses and printed guides on progression opportunities
One-to-one appointments, workshops, drop-in sessions, and phone consultations with experienced Careers Advisers
University visits, Higher Education fairs, talks, and external guest stands to explore options firsthand
Engagement with national initiatives, including the National Careers Service and National Careers Week, plus regular guest speakers covering a variety of career topics

Careers Advice Resources

Career Coach

Whether you need inspiration or you are stuck between two different career paths, the College’s Career Coach online platform is available to help you map out your educational journey, using labour market information to make sure you achieve your career goals.

The platform can help you find your perfect career through the FREE Careers Assessment and create the perfect CV to stand out at interviews through the CV Creator Tool.

Explore Career Coach

Booking a Careers Appointment

If you would like to make an appointment with one of the College’s Careers Advisers, they are available for appointment at our Rochford Campus in Boston and our Spalding Campus. Please contact the College on 01205 365701 or email careers@boston.ac.uk to book a careers appointment.

Boston College is committed to giving other providers access to careers and progression opportunities, as outlined in our Provider Access Policy. Our Careers Team follows the Guidance Council’s Code of Principles, ensuring that our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) service is impartial, confidential, client-focused, transparent, accessible, and promotes equality of opportunity.

Meet the Team

Jill Pickwell

Careers Leader

I joined Boston College in 2003 as an Information Officer and Admissions Administrator, later volunteering in the Careers Department. This inspired me to pursue a qualification as a Careers Adviser, eventually progressing to become Careers Leader.

Amanda Raitt

School Liaison Officer / Careers Adviser

I began my journey at Boston College in 2002 as an Administrator. Over the years, I transitioned into the role of Key Stage 4 Coordinator, where I oversaw curriculum delivery for school-aged students.

Jo Leggate

Careers Adviser

I joined Boston College as a Learner Support Assistant as this fitted around school hours and collecting my children from school. From this position, I joined Business Development and worked with the unemployed.

Sasha Phillips