Step by step guide to jobs and careers

Whether you’re just starting out in your career or looking for a change, the Careers Advice Service can give you the help and support you need to find a job that’s right for you.

Our step-by-step guide to jobs and careers is designed to help you at each stage of your job search:

	Choosing a career Before you start your search it can be useful to think about what you're looking for...
	Finding job vacancies From recruitment agencies to networking, we've got the methods to get you results.
	Help with application forms Don't let the dog chew it!' – read more advice on filling in the forms...
	Help with your CV Read our section-by-section advice, FAQs and view good and bad example CVs.
	Interview skills Our pre-interview checklist and top 10 questions can help you shine.

How to use the guide

Working through all five stages can be useful if you're just starting your working life, or if you haven't looked for a job in a while.  If you've already applied for some jobs but need help with a particular stage of the process, why not jump straight to the section you're interested in?