In a recent study it was found that 73% of the practitioners participating in the study made use of, or reference to, web-based resources as part of the guidance process.

To get you started, here are some personal favourites of the editorial team:

GuidanceForum

From GuidanceForum you can access resources, UK for guidance related world wide web sites from the UK. A comprehensive list of sites put together by Marcus Offer

Windmills virtual career coach

Windmills virtual career coach - career tactics for the 21st Century This includes lots of interactive resources and identifies and addresses 'seven tactics for success': focusing your skills; finding your ideal job; revealing the secret job market; the simple formula for selling yourself; the art of action thinking; giving your career a boost; and measuring your career management performance. Highly motivational it is useful for adult clients who want to work through their independently.

ECCTIS

An online directory of university, HE and FE course providers

Prospects

For graduate career information and resource

Jobcentre Plus

For information on benefits and job opportunities

Working in Europe

A sub section of the jobcentre plus website, it includes facts and figures on e.g. finding work, taxation, health, social security, finding accommodation, recommended reading

learndirect

An online resource giving learning opportunities throughout the UK at all entry levels, full time, part time, online or distance learning.

Online Careers Library, University of London

By The Careers Group, University of London. A structured directory of careers and job-hunting sites primarily aimed at UK graduates

Myers Briggs Type Indicator

This website will take you to an abbreviated version of the familiar MBTI.  Be warned, it does so in an attempt to get you to take the full test on line for payment, but as an introduction it may be of interest.

Jung typology test

This is a test based on the Jung - Myers-Briggs typological approach to personality. You can complete and score a simple questionnaire on line and will obtain some feedback on the results.  A taster for you to try.  You can go on to assess online compatibility with your mate in the Jung Marriage Test and Demo of the Marriage Test!

BBC science and nature site: human body and mind

The section on personality and individuality within this BBC website is quite fun for clients to use. It's an accessible, interactive and user-friendly resource that introduces concepts such as personality type, which can have a relevance for making career decisions.

University of Westminster Careers and Student Employment, Equality and Diversity

This is a really intersting site that is intended as a resource for students at the University of Westminster, but I found had lots of useful links, practical advice and thought provoking comments. Along with the 'usual suspects' - sections relating to women, mature students, students with disabilities and so on, it includes a section on class and a really good section on Students with Convictions. A useful, innovative and imaginative website - that is also really user friendly! Some of the references are University of Westminster specific, but there is still much that can be used. Has anyone come across anything similar in a different guidance context?

Scientists for Global Responsibility

Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) promotes ethical science and technology - based on the principles of openness, accountability, peace, social justice, and environmental sustainability. Their work involves research, education, lobbying and providing a support network for ethically-concerned scientists. The website includes links to publications such as 'An Ethical Career in Science and Technology?' and briefings such as 'Your Career and Sustainable Development' to download briefings visit www.sgr.org.uk/ethics.html

Esect

Enhancing student employability co-ordination team website has a range of links and resources.  In particular see their tools for employability section, which currently includes card sort exercises and an employability audit and is set to grow.

Esect tools for employability

This currently includes card sort exercises and an employability audit and is set to grow

Nextstep: advice on learning and work

The nextstep service provides access to information and advice about learning and work for the 20+ age group in England.

People and Planet - ethical careers service

People & Planet’s Ethical Careers Service aims to support those seeking socially and environmentally responsible careers. The website provides information, advice and debate about the expanding range of ethical careers; including opportunities in non-profit organisations, the public sector and business.

Direct Gov - Employment

part of the direct gov website, section on employment covering looking for work, information for employees, working hours, time off, redundancy and jobsearch

HERO - Higher Education and Research Opportunities UK

HERO is the primary internet portal for academic research and higher education in the UK. It is an resource for enquiries about higher education for the widest possible range of visitors and a howcase for the diversity and quality of research and higher education in the UK. HERO owners include the DfES, UCAS, HEFCE, Graduate Prospects, and Universities UK