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Getting ready for work

Tips and advice to help you work out your career goals or develop your skills and experience.

Your first steps on the road to work can seem daunting. Maybe you’re not sure what you want to do or where to start. It’s natural – few people have it all figured out.

Check out our tips to help you find out the first steps you need to take. You’ll find advice to help you work out your career goals, develop your skills or build your experience.

There’s a wide variety of training opportunities – in different subjects, at different levels and in different places – so you can find something that suits you. If you’re looking for work experience, you’ll find advice on securing part-time or short-term jobs, internships and volunteering.

Exploring different skills and experiences can help you discover what interests you and open doors you might not have considered. The important thing is to start – your path can evolve as you go.

These tips should help you boost your confidence and give you more to shout about when you put your CV together. Every step you take makes a difference.

What do you want to do?

Working out your job goal, finding out about different jobs and careers, and learning how to succeed.
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Developing your skills

Getting the skills you need to boost your prospects.
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Work experience and volunteering

How to find work experience and volunteering opportunities – and how these can help you get the career you want.
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Preparing your CV

Tips on writing a top-notch CV that will grab an employer’s attention.
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