Curious about the different categories of industries you could build a career in? Take a look through our job sector profiles and learn about the varied opportunities for work available to you.
Find out about job sectors
Whether you’re wondering about working in law, financial services, technology or another area, we’ve got you covered with our guides to the various sectors you can work in. Dive into our in-depth profiles on career sectors and discover what it’s like to build a career in them.
Explore key career sectors
Browse the profiles of multiple key job sectors below. Know the area you want to work in? Great. Go straight ahead to your desired career sector. Unsure of how to build your career? That’s OK, too. Read each guide to see which sectors interest you most.
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Find out about key sectors

Energy, infrastructure and engineering sector profiles
Reading time: 8 mins

Consulting sector profile
Reading time: 10 mins

Consumer, FMCG and retail sector profile
Reading time: 8 mins

Financial services sector profile: everything you need to know
Reading time: 9 mins

Investment banking and asset management sector profile
Reading time: 9 mins

Law sector profile
Reading time: 9 mins

Management and operations sector profile
Reading time: 8 mins

Marketing, PR and media sector profile
Reading time: 9 mins

Science and pharmaceuticals sector profile
Reading time: 9 mins

Public Sector, Charity, Teaching & Social Enterprise sector profile
Reading time: 8 mins

Sales & commercial sector profile
Reading time: 9 mins

Technology sector profile: what you should know about working in Tech
Reading time: 7 mins
Ready to dig deeper into your chosen sector? Head to our Career Path Guides for more information.