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
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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.
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Find out how to do a good interview using the STAR technique, get interview advice and preparation tips.
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Explore top interview questions and example answers using the STAR and SET techniques. Get tips for how to answer common questions.
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Get tips on how to write an application to get you an interview.
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Get tips to complete a personal statement on your job application. Read an example of a personal statement to get ideas.
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Make a good first impression in your covering letter or email with our help.
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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
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Use our list of popular job websites to help your job search.
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Use our job bulletin to access hundreds of live vacancies across Wales.
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Discover employers who are recruiting now. Start your job search here.
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Discover 6 ways to start looking for jobs online
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Find out how to use Facebook, X, TikTok and LinkedIn to find jobs near you.
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Build up your contacts and get networking to tap in to job vacancies that aren't advertised.
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Find out what recruitment agencies do, where to find them, and why it is worth registering.
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Explore if self-employment could be right for you and where to get more support.
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Find out about the support available to help you into work if you are disabled or have a health condition.
Get more help
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Use our tools, quizzes and information to help you decide what job is right for you.
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Employers value experience. Find out how to get it including through work experience, volunteering and internships.
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The things you need to know about pay, rights and working hours for jobs.
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An interactive, online employability training tool to help you build confidence and skills to make the right career choices.
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Apprenticeships are a great way to gain qualifications while you work and earn a wage. Find out more about apprenticeships, search vacancies and more.
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