Getting a Job

Make your CV the best it can be. Find out what to include in your CV, view example CVs, and download our Guide to CV writing.    

Get tips on how to write an application to get you an interview.

Make a good first impression in your covering letter or email with our help.    

Get help to prepare and practise interview questions, and find out what to expect in an interview.    

Get help and ideas to complete your personal statement. The personal statement can be one of the most important parts of your application.

Find out about selection and psychometric tests that are often part of job interviews. Get tips on how to prepare and where to find practice tests.

Use our list of popular job websites to help your job search.

You can still find job vacancies during these difficult times. Use our job bulletin to access hundreds of live vacancies across Wales. 

Discover employers who are recruiting now. Start your job search here.

Discover 10 great ways to find a company to work for.

Find out how to use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to find jobs near you.

Build up your contacts and get networking  to tap in to job vacancies that aren't advertised.

Find out what recruitment agencies do, where to find them, and why it is worth registering.

Pros and cons of self-employment and where to get further support with setting up a business.

Find out about support to help you into work if you are disabled or have a health condition.

Use our tools, quizzes and information to help you decide what job is right for you.

Employers value experience. Find out how to get it including through work experience, volunteering and internships.

The things you need to know about pay, rights and working hours for jobs.

An interactive, online employability training tool to help you build confidence and skills to make the right career choices.

Apprenticeships are a great way to gain qualifications while you work and earn a wage. Find out more about apprenticeships, search vacancies and more.

Learn what jobs are available now and in the future, and what skills employers want.