204 UPFRONT 5 KARREN BRADY'S FOREWORD Meet our guest editor 11 ED'S LETTER Welcome to our new edition 18 A JOB LOT There have been many changes in the UK jobs market over the past 18 months. We round up the facts and stats 22 NEWS The latest on the employment sector, including the move back to offices and what we're looking for in our careers 26 MEET KARREN BRADY Baroness Brady shares her thoughts on the pandemic, finding a new career - and West Ham United's league success! ADVICE 34 ROAD TO RECOVERY We take a look at how UK businesses have fared during the coronavirus pandemic and highlight the sectors looking towards a brighter, healthier future 38 LAND THE JOB YOU REALLY WANT Everything you need to know about getting the job of your dreams, from writing the perfect CV to nailing that interview - virtual or not 46 LEARN WHILE YOU EARN Want to keep building your knowledge but also want to start bringing in a wage? An apprenticeship may be the answer 52 A DEGREE OF SUCCESS Discover how a graduate programme can be the perfect first step on the career ladder 58 NEW TRICKS Looking for a new career? No matter your age, there are many ways to refresh your skills and make the move 414 ASK KARREN Our guest editor answers some common questions about what you can do to make yourself as employable as possible 416 THE LAST WORD Discover some of Karren Brady's favourite things, from drinks and TV box sets to post-lockdown dream destinations jobsandcareersmag.com /// JOBS & CAREERS /// 13 82 58http://www.jobsandcareersmag.com