Jobs and work experience
Build experience, find opportunities and prepare strong applications for work.
Get ready for work
Whether you are looking for your first job, building experience or preparing an application, these pages can help you take practical steps towards work.
Finding work
Plan your job search, find opportunities and keep track of what you apply for.
Find work →Work experience
Learn about workplaces, build confidence and gain examples you can use in applications.
Explore work experience →CVs and applications
Present your skills and experience clearly and tailor what you send to each opportunity.
Get application help →Interviews
Prepare properly, know what to expect and give useful examples when answering questions.
Prepare for interviews →Volunteering
Build experience, confidence and useful skills while contributing your time to something worthwhile.
Explore volunteering →You do not need a perfect CV before you start
Job searching, applications, interviews and experience all improve with practice. Start with what you have now, then strengthen it as you go.
A useful job search routine
- Set aside regular time to look for opportunities.
- Save jobs that interest you and note their closing dates.
- Tailor each application instead of sending the same one everywhere.
- Keep a simple record of where you have applied and what happened.
- Use feedback and experience to improve the next application.
Need help with your next step?
A careers guidance practitioner can help you think through your options and prepare for work.