Careers

RIGHT CHOICES AND DECISIONS

Exploring your career options can sometimes seem a daunting task. At Darlington College we have a dedicated, qualified and experienced team of Careers Advisers on hand to help you research your options linked to your individual interests and skills.

Our team are fully up-to-date with the latest Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) and have strong links to industry and higher education which means that we are able to offer high quality, impartial guidance about the future job market in the region. We are committed to ensuring the right student finds the right course to allow them to take the next step towards landing that dream job.

Guidance Services offer the following

• Group workshops covering higher education, career choices and job search. • UCAS Apply for students considering going to university or college HE. • Personal Statement and CV clinics. • Job search and how to improve your interview technique. • University visits and HE fairs. • One to one guidance appointments with an adviser to discuss your future options.

Contact the Careers Guidance Team today on 01325 503039 / 503040, or email

Matrix was accredited for the third time in June 2022, a national standard for quality, so you’re in the best hands for receiving top advice.

Feedback from Matrix accreditation (June 2022)

Students speak favourably about the quality of support and the benefits of having someone who is non-judgemental and accessible. Students report this reduces anxiety and helps them concentrate better at College.

“They help you understand your options and support your decisions” “They are there to support you and they have made sure I didn’t give up on myself”