About Making It Big Careers
We launched Making It Big Careers because something was missing from the UK career advice landscape. Too much of what’s out there is either recycled American content that doesn’t reflect how British workplaces actually operate, or vague motivational fluff that sounds nice but helps nobody negotiate a pay rise, manage a difficult team, or pivot into a tech role. We wanted to build something different: honest, experience-led career advice for people building real careers across the UK.
Our Mission: Practical Career Advice for UK Professionals
Our mission is simple. We give practical, no-nonsense career advice to professionals across the UK, from London to Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and beyond. That means writing for people who work in the NHS, navigate Civil Service grades, or join fast-growing London tech scale-ups where the job description changes every quarter. We know career progression looks different in each of these worlds, and our content reflects that reality rather than a generic corporate ideal.
Why We Started Making It Big Careers
We started this site after years of watching talented people stall, not through lack of ability, but through lack of clear, trustworthy guidance. We wanted a resource that treats career development as a practical skill you can learn, not a mystery you have to decode alone.
Who We Write For: From Graduates to Senior Leaders
Our readers range from graduates sending out first applications to senior leaders managing large teams. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, changing sectors entirely, or stepping into management for the first time, our editorial team writes with your situation in mind.
Our UK-Focused Perspective
We deliberately anchor everything in UK context: British employment law, UK salary bands, and the quirks of British workplace culture. You won’t find advice here that only makes sense in a Silicon Valley office.
What We Cover: Leadership, Motivation and Tech Careers
Our editorial focus spans five core areas: leadership, workplace motivation, tech careers, women in business, and productivity. We reference the brands and institutions our readers encounter daily, from the BBC and Deloitte to the thriving fintech scene in Edinburgh and London’s tech scale-ups.
Leadership and Management Insights
We cover everything from first-time manager mistakes to leading through organisational change, with insights drawn from real UK workplaces.
Workplace Motivation and Productivity
Motivation isn’t a poster on a wall. We explore evidence-based ways to stay engaged, avoid burnout, and work productively without sacrificing your life outside work.
Technology Careers and Skills
From breaking into data analytics to progressing in software engineering, we help readers build tech careers that last, including in the UK’s booming fintech sector.
Women in Business and Inclusive Workplaces
We champion women in business and examine what genuinely inclusive workplaces look like, moving past slogans to practical change.
How Our Team Works: Informed, Opinionated, Human
Our editorial team combines hands-on industry experience with careful research. We write in the first person, we share strong opinions, and we tell you when something simply doesn’t work. We draw on UK-specific data, including ONS employment figures and CIPD reports, to keep our advice grounded in evidence.
Our Editorial Voice and Values
We’d rather be useful than neutral. Our values are honesty, clarity, and respect for our readers’ time.
How We Research and Fact-Check
Every claim is checked against reputable sources. Where we cite data, we link to it.
How to Work With Us
We welcome pitches, expert contributions, and partnerships. Here’s how you can get involved:
- Pitch a guest article on leadership, tech careers, or productivity
- Share your career story for our reader case studies
- Partner with us on workplace research or events
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Making It Big Careers for?
We write for UK professionals at every stage, from graduates to senior leaders, particularly those in the NHS, Civil Service, and tech scale-ups.
Is your content free to access?
Yes. All our career advice, guides, and insights are free to read.
How do you keep your advice accurate?
We combine first-hand industry experience with research from sources such as ONS employment figures and CIPD reports.
Can I contribute to the site?
Absolutely. We welcome pitches and expert contributions from professionals across the UK.
We’re here to help you make informed, confident career decisions, whatever stage you’re at. Join our community and let’s build something big together.