Rediscover your potential with Skills For Life
Find training, support and advice to gain the skills you need for the job you want, at any age.
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Read these 7 steps to finding work
Get organised and keep your job search moving in the right direction with these 7 useful steps, including CV writing guidance and information about how to search effectively for the right job.
Find work options at 50+
Use this information if you are 50 or over and out of work, or looking for a new role more suited to your lifestyle and caring responsibilities.
Improve your job interview technique
Read this National Careers Service guide to find out about the different types of interview, understand various standard interview questions and prepare for the day.
Read job interview tips at the National Careers Service on GOV.UK
Find a job
Search for current vacancies
Search for vacancies across the UK. You can filter by location, industry category, hours and more. You can also search for employers signed up to the Disability Confident scheme.
Find out what your Jobcentre Plus can do for you
This guide explains the wide range of services Jobcentre Plus can offer you if you receive benefits like Universal Credit.
Make the most of a careers fair
Read this guide from the National Careers Service about how to make a job fair work for you. Learn how to prepare, what to do on the day and how to follow up effectively.
Learn about job fairs at the National Careers Service on GOV.UK
Know your flexible working rights
If you are looking for a job you might need adapted working conditions, for example flexible start and finish times or working from home. Read this UK government overview to understand your rights.
Join a sector-based work academy programme (SWAP)
Learn new skills and get experience of working in a particular industry if you are claiming Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance.
Find out about sector-based work academy programmes at JobHelp on GOV.UK
Find out how apprenticeships work and take on a fresh challenge
An apprenticeship combines practical training in a job with study. Apprenticeships are available to you at any age and many programmes are tailor-made for older applicants.
Improve your working life
Find out how to make a flexible working request
Read this step-by-step guide from working parents’ and carers’ charity Working Families about the right to request a flexible working arrangement. You can apply for a change after 26 weeks of permanent employment.
Find an age inclusive employer
More than 200 organisations have signed an Age-friendly Employer Pledge. Explore the full list and find meaningful work in later life.
Read the age-friendly employer list on Centre for Ageing Better
Working and supporting someone’s health or care
Access information and advice if you are providing ongoing care or support to a family member, partner or friend.
Work essentials
Get personalised work advice based on your situation
Find information and guidance to suit your current circumstances with this My World Of Work career advice guide.
Explore your career options with My World Of Work
Use the Skills Explorer tool from My World Of Work, part of Skills Development Scotland, to give you an understanding of what your skills are.
Rediscover your potential with Skills For Life
Find training, support and advice to gain the skills you need for the job you want, at any age.
Get support to find or stay in work
Get tailored, flexible and person-centred support from Employability in Scotland if you want to find work or stay in work.
Find work options at 50+
Use this information if you are 50 or over and out of work, or looking for a new role more suited to your lifestyle and caring responsibilities.
Interview with confidence
Read this My World Of Work guide to help you prepare and stand out in a job interview, including video tips and guidance about how to dress well.
Find a job
Search for current vacancies
Search for vacancies across the UK. You can filter by location, industry category, hours and more. You can also search for employers signed up to the Disability Confident scheme.
Find out what your Jobcentre Plus can do for you
This guide explains the wide range of services Jobcentre Plus can offer you if you receive benefits like Universal Credit.
Make the most of a careers fair
Read this guide from the National Careers Service about how to make a job fair work for you. Learn how to prepare, what to do on the day and how to follow up effectively.
Learn about job fairs at the National Careers Service on GOV.UK
Know your flexible working rights
If you are looking for a job you might need adapted working conditions, for example flexible start and finish times or working from home. Join the Flexible Working Scotland community, which helps individuals to design a work-life blend that works for them.
Join a work-based learning programme
Learn new skills and get experience of working in a particular industry if you are claiming Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance.
Find out about work-based learning programmes on Skills Development Scotland
Find out how apprenticeships work and take on a fresh challenge
An apprenticeship combines practical training in a job with study. Apprenticeships are available to you at any age and many programmes are tailor-made for older applicants.
Find out how apprenticeships work at Skills Development Scotland
Improve your working life
Find out how to make a flexible working request
Read this step-by-step guide from working parents’ and carers’ charity Working Families about the right to request a flexible working arrangement. You can apply for a change after 26 weeks of permanent employment.
Find an age inclusive employer
More than 200 organisations have signed an Age-friendly Employer Pledge. Explore the full list and find meaningful work in later life.
Read the age-friendly employer list on Centre for Ageing Better
Working and supporting someone’s health or care
Access information and advice if you are providing ongoing care or support to a family member, partner or friend.
Work essentials
Change your story with a mid-career review
Get a mid-career review from Working Wales to help you start exploring new ideas, whatever your age or reason for a change of direction.
Read these 7 steps to finding work
Get organised and keep your job search moving in the right direction with these 7 useful steps, including CV writing guidance and information about how to search effectively for the right job.
Find work options at 50+
Use this information if you are 50 or over and out of work, or looking for a new role more suited to your lifestyle and caring responsibilities.
Improve your job interview technique
Read this National Careers Service guide to find out about the different types of interview, understand various standard interview questions and prepare for the day.
Read job interview tips at the National Careers Service on GOV.UK
Find a job
Search for current vacancies
Search for vacancies across the UK. You can filter by location, industry category, hours and more. You can also search for employers signed up to the Disability Confident scheme.
Find out what your Jobcentre Plus can do for you
This guide explains the wide range of services Jobcentre Plus can offer you if you receive benefits like Universal Credit.
Make the most of a careers fair
Read this guide from the National Careers Service about how to make a job fair work for you. Learn how to prepare, what to do on the day and how to follow up effectively.
Learn about job fairs at the National Careers Service on GOV.UK
Know your flexible working rights
If you are looking for a job you might need adapted working conditions, for example flexible start and finish times or working from home. Read this UK government overview to understand your rights.
Join a sector-based work academy programme (SWAP)
Learn new skills and get experience of working in a particular industry if you are claiming Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance.
Find out about sector-based work academy programmes at JobHelp on GOV.UK
Find out how apprenticeships work and take on a fresh challenge
An apprenticeship combines practical training in a job with study. Apprenticeships are available to you at any age and many programmes are tailor-made for older applicants.
Improve your working life
Find out how to make a flexible working request
Read this step-by-step guide from working parents’ and carers’ charity Working Families about the right to request a flexible working arrangement. You can apply for a change after 26 weeks of permanent employment.
Find an age inclusive employer
More than 200 organisations have signed an Age-friendly Employer Pledge. Explore the full list and find meaningful work in later life.
Read the age-friendly employer list on Centre for Ageing Better
Working and supporting someone’s health or care
Access information and advice if you are providing ongoing care or support to a family member, partner or friend.
Work essentials
Get the skills to succeed
Change your world by learning new skills. Give yourself confidence, create opportunities and help you compete in your chosen job.
Find jobs and skills resources
Get advice on nidirect that will help you with your job search, applying for work, redundancy and unclaimed benefits.
Get help preparing for an interview
Read this nidirect guide to find out about the different types of interview, understand various standard interview questions and prepare for the day.
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Find the latest jobs and job events
Access the latest jobs in your area, read job news and learn about events in Northern Ireland on JobApplyNI.com, a Department for Communities affiliated service.
Find your local Jobs and Benefits office
Your local Jobs and Benefits office can help you find a job you actually want, recommend useful training and deal with your benefits like Universal Credit.
Know your flexible working rights
If you are looking for a job you might need adapted working conditions, for example flexible start and finish times or working from home. Read this nidirect overview to improve your work-life balance.
Join an assured skills academy programme
Learn new skills and get experience of working in a particular industry if you are claiming Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance.
Find out about assured skills academy programmes on nidirect
Find out how apprenticeships work and take on a fresh challenge
An apprenticeship combines practical training in a job with study. Apprenticeships are available to you at any age and many programmes are tailor-made for older applicants.
Improve your working life
Find out how to make a flexible working request
Read this guide from the Labour Relations Agency about the right to request a flexible working arrangement. You can apply for a change after 26 weeks of permanent employment.
Find an age inclusive employer
More than 200 organisations have signed an Age-friendly Employer Pledge. Explore the full list and find meaningful work in later life.
Read the age-friendly employer list on Centre for Ageing Better
Working and supporting someone’s health or care
Access information and advice if you are providing ongoing care or support to a family member, partner or friend.