Jobs, careers and skills information sites
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Careers
Careers guidance, training and job searching
- Careers Gateway How to launch a career and evaluate options; virtual career show,quizzes and advice for HR professionals
- Career planning A guide on the benefits of a career plan by the University of York
- Cheshire East jobs, careers and volunteering Careers information, including apprenticeships, volunteering, work experience, graduate programme and vacancies
- CSCS test (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) - Online resource for construction industry candidates preparing for the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment test. Register an account online and track your progress
- Find a job Help from Gov.UK for anyone needing a job, training, carers, childcare or voluntary work. Formerly Universal Jobmatch
- How to become... Guides from CoursesOnline covering what a role entails, the qualifications needed for it, potential earnings, and more.
- Jobs and Careers Magazine Jobs and information on training and education
- 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
- Prospects Careers, courses and job opportunities for graduates
- Working, jobs and pensions Information from Gov.UK
CVs, covering letters and interviews
Apprenticeships
Enterprise
- Prince's Trust Operates an Enterprise Programme providing money and support to help young people start up in business
- Shell LiveWire Helps 16-30 year olds to start and develop their business
Volunteering
Other relevant sites
- 10 Employee Rights You Should Know Free guide, including Covid-19 advice
- Equality and Human Rights Commission In case of discrimination
- FutureLearn Free online courses from top universities and specialist organisations on a wide variety of subjects and skills areas
- Incomes Data Services Independent research organisation providing information on pay and conditions, employment law and personnel matters
- I Resign Useful advice for those intending to resign from their job; selection of resignation letters. Provides links to jobfinder sites and a career guide service
- Online Plus from Learn My Way is designed to give you confidence to find and apply for jobs or create a CV online, as well as shopping and socialising online
See also our Business and Enterprise page.