Help yourself
There are a variety of tools and information documents available for you to use free of charge. Please see the details below for information on the various options available to you.
Websites
A step-by-step CV Builder to help you create a fantastic CV from scratch.
This website aims to help you make the most suitable career decisions based on what you think is most important in a job. It is a short online activity made up of a series of questions.
A website covering everything from help and advice if you are facing redundancy to help with application forms and job profiles
The Careers Advice Service maintains a searchable online directory of nearly 800 job profiles providing comprehensive information about what the work involves, how to get into the job and other sources of help.
An online database with over one million courses to choose from
Browse through over 700 job profiles by choosing a category or find a specific job profile
An essential directory of funding sources to help support education and learning. Use the directory to provide you with current information about funding opportunities.
This website can be used to help you translate your qualifications into an NVQ equivalent.
Take a short online assessment on your skills and interests to discover which jobs could be suited to you.
A large database of local and national jobs
Phone Services
- nextstep East of England 0845 603 1059
Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- The careers advice service 0800 924 429
Lines are open 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm
- Jobcentre Plus 0845 606 0234
National helpline to find your local centre
Alternative Ideas
- Look in local and national newspapers
- Look at your local government website for job vacancies
- Ask friends or relatives for their help - They may hear of job vancancies opening up
- Consider volunteering work to be trained in the work environment and get qualifications
Our future it’s in our hands
