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About us

The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. The service offers confidential, helpful and impartial advice, supported by qualified careers advisers.

We know that everyone has the ability and potential to develop and grow in their lives and careers, but we understand that sometimes things get in the way and can hold you back. We’re here to help you identify and overcome these barriers and achieve your potential.

Our expert advisers are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and impartial, and they will help to empower you to make your own career and learning choices.

Our aim is to inspire and motivate you, and provide you with the information, advice and guidance you need to help you take control of your learning and working life.

We can offer advice on learning and work issues, help you explore which careers would suit you best, provide tips on searching for a job and help you to improve your interview skills.

You can access our service online through this website and through our telephone helpline. Adults with the greatest need will have access to community-based face-to-face advice.

Help you take the next step

We believe that everyone has the ability to develop and grow in their lives. We're here to help you reach your potential.

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We have bi-lingual advisers offering information, advice and guidance in eight different languages. Typetalk and minicom are available if you have a hearing impairment and wish to contact an adviser.


How can the National Careers Service help me?

Your personal National Careers Service adviser can help you to plan your future. They can offer you a variety of services – which ones you choose will depend on what you want to do.

Your National Careers Service adviser can help you:

  • develop your CV
  • search and apply for jobs
  • understand the job market
  • search for courses and training schemes
  • find funding to support any learning
  • identify your key strengths and skills
  • explore your career options
  • choose training routes that fit your lifestyle
  • develop an action plan to help you achieve your goals.

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