Careers advice
If you are trying to find your first job, have recently lost your job or need a plan for changing your career, please visit the Directgov website, and search for 'Jobs and Careers'. Here you will find information for your specific situation. These include details of specialist programmes and resources such as those for over-50s who are looking for a new job or hoping to gain new skills.
Please see the Education and Learning section of our website if you are thinking about retraining for a new career.
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Directgov
Easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK Government.
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Reed - Create a CV
An online form to help you build a Curriculum Vitae (CV). There are four pages, covering everything from your education to your work experience to your hobbies.
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Directgov - Creating your first CV
Employers will use your curriculum vitae (CV) to decide whether you're suitable for a job vacancy. It’s a record of your qualifications and skills, so make sure it’s up-to-date whenever you apply for a new job.