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Getting a Job

Get help to write CVs, application forms and personal statements. Know how to prepare for interviews, find jobs, approach employers and more...

Prepare for a job

Build a CV

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.    

Write applications

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

Covering Letters and emails

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

Interview techniques

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

Personal Statements

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

Assessment preparation

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.


How to find jobs

Job Websites

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

Job Bulletin

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

Employers recruiting now

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

Finding jobs online

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

Using social media to find jobs

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

Ask your contacts

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

Recruitment agency work

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

Getting into self-employment

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

Employment Support

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


Get more help

Decide what job is right for you

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

How to get experience

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

Pay, rights and working hours

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

Skills to Succeed Academy

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


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Apprenticeships

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