Jobs, careers and skills information sites

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Careers

Careers guidance, training and job searching

Career planning A guide on writing a career development plan, by the University of York
Cheshire College, South and West Campuses in Chester, Crewe and Ellesmere Port
Cheshire East jobs and careers
City & Guilds Career and leisure courses, including NVQs and SVQs
CSCS exam Revise for your CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Card Test online
Cheshire East Skills and Lifelong Learning Advice and details of work hubs and courses, including free ESOL courses
Digital confidence Learn and practice digital skills with Barclays
Digital Wings Learn essential digital skills your way with Barclays
Finding a job Help from Gov.UK for anyone needing a job, training, carers, childcare or voluntary work
Find Courses Professional and personal development courses
How to become... Guides from CoursesOnline covering what a role entails, the qualifications needed for it, potential earnings, and more
Inspiring Futures Programme Inspiring Futures offers a personalised journey from pre-employment to in-work support, to ensure you find the right job for you and stay in work
Jobs and Careers Magazine Jobs and information on training and education
Macclesfield College of Further Education
Make UK Information, training and development to get started or enhance your career in manufacturing
National Careers Service Information, advice and guidance to help make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. Includes a Skills Health Check and a CV Builder, as well as information on redundancy, returning to work and working overseas
National Council of Further Education
Prospects Careers, courses and job opportunities for graduates
Springboard Community, business and online courses, and work hubs
Times Educational Supplement
Times Higher Educational Supplement Job listings for higher education professionals
Vocational courses Free level 3 courses for anyone meeting the eligibility criteria
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Where to Find Free Online Learning Advice from the National Careers Service
Working, jobs and pensions Information from Gov.UK

CVs, covering letters and interviews

Inductive reasoning Free online inductive or abstract reasoning test
Interview skills The ultimate guide to passing any interview from how2become.com
Psychometric tests Free practice tests with 100s of questions

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships Guide Gov.UK guide to apprenticeships
Cheshire East Apprenticeships Details of the A-team scheme
City and Guilds Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Service Information for apprentices, employers and parents, as well as resources and links

Volunteering

Other relevant sites

AbilityNet Tech support and advice for all, including help for people with a learning disability or difference
10 Employee Rights You Should Know Free guide, including Covid-19 advice
Equality and Human Rights Commission In case of discrimination
FutureLearn Online courses from top universities and specialist organisations on a wide variety of subjects and skills areas, many of which are free
Handing in your notice Advice from Gov.uk
Learn My Way - employment and work Build the confidence to find and apply for jobs
Resigning from your job Advice from Citizens Advice
We Find Any Learner Matches people to free funded training courses nationally, using leading training providers. Suitable for individuals wanting personal development or organisations looking to upskill their workforce

See also our Business and Enterprise page.

Page last reviewed: 18 March 2024