Career and Job Information | UK Career Guidance | National Careers Service

Find out about the opportunities that are right for you.

You might want to make a complete change, or just improve where you are at the moment.

Our careers advice can help you to find a new career or get further in your current job.

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  Planning your career

  Most great achievements begin with a plan and your career should be no different. Having a plan will give you something to work towards and help you make the most of the opportunities that come your way. In our Plan Your Career section you’ll find advice on how to choose a career that’s a great match for you, how to draw up an action plan, and career profiles on over 750 jobs.

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  Courses and learning

  Whether you’re looking for a job, planning a career change, or just wanting to learn something new, getting new skills and qualifications can help you get more out of work, and life! There are lots of courses out there, and our Courses and Learning section can help you decide which one is right for you. There’s also advice on financial help that might be available.

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  Getting a job

  They say that looking for a job is a job in itself. There are certainly lots of different ways to look for work these days, so why not read our 'Get a Job' section to make sure you’re using all the latest methods? There’s also advice on how to perform at your best at all stages of the recruitment process, from application forms and CVs through to going for interviews.

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  Apprenticeships

  Have you thought about starting an Apprenticeship? You earn while you learn, gain skills and work towards a qualification that enables you to progress in your chosen career. Apprenticeships are the gold standard for work-based learning. There are more than 250 types of Apprenticeship covering over 1,200 job roles, from engineering to financial advice, veterinary nursing to accountancy.