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About this resource

‘How to Adult’ is a resource to help you understand and navigate the things life throws at you as you reach adulthood. Whether its contracts, taxes, budgeting, or CVs, there is so much new information that you might find yourself needing to know as you finish school and prepare for your next steps. 

We have gathered websites, online resources, and information which we think will help you to go into your adult life feeling informed and confident. 

 

Employment:

Whether you’ve had a part-time job before, are looking to join the workforce after school, or preparing for life after higher education, finding and starting a new job can be daunting. In the Employment section, you will find resources and information to help you:

• Gain experience, identify skills, and find advice
• Find and apply for jobs, and understand a job offer or contract
• Understand different types of work, how you are paid, what rights you have at work (including rights to time off!) and much more…

Finance and Money

Starting work and becoming more responsible for your own living costs can be overwhelming. Everyone’s circumstances are different: you might be living with family or by yourself for the first time. Here you will find information and resources to help you: 

• Understand your income and outgoings, including bills and taxes
• Learn how to use a bank account, and to budget and save, including for your retirement 
• See how you can get support for all of life’s big events, including benefits, parental pay, sickness and disability

 

How to use this resource

Navigate to each topic or section by selecting the images below.

On each topic page, you can find online resources by hovering your mouse over the text and clicking the underlined section.

Tailored support

Click on the links below to find information and guidance for Young Adult Carers and Care Leavers.

My interests and skills

Coming soon!

Photo attributions via Unsplash:

Ling App

Markus Winkler

Andre Taissin