Jobs and Careers

Deciding what's best for you depends on your personal circumstances and what you enjoy doing. If you're unsure about what you want to do next, we can help you.

What does the Careers Advice Service do?

We give free, impartial information and advice on courses, training, apprenticeships, careers, returning to work, and childcare. We can even advise you on paying for your learning.

How can the Careers Advice Service help me?

If you're thinking about:

doing a course
changing your job
planning a career
getting back into work

or are not sure what to do next, you may find that speaking to one of our advisors can help you move forward and increase your options.

How do I get in touch with an adviser?

Call free on 0800 100 900 or email an adviser.

I know what job I want to do, how can I get more information?

If you know which job you're aiming for, why not check out our job profiles. We have information on nearly 800 different jobs. You can find out about the pay, the training, and how to get a first foot on the ladder.

View the job profiles.

I've decided on a career but I need some training first

We can help you find a suitable course or you can search our database. Our database has nearly one million courses from across the UK, from short courses lasting one day to longer courses lasting a few years.

Search for a course.

Can I get in-depth careers advice?

Our Careers Coaches can help you identify the opportunities open to you. You can talk in confidence about your skills and interests and the adviser will help you to decide on next steps.

Don't worry if you can't call during the day as we're here from 8am to 10pm seven days a week. Call us now on 08080 100 333! It's free, it's confidential and because we're impartial you'll get the best possible advice on your options.