The National Careers Service has lots of advice about getting a job:

Find job vacancies
Find out where to look for vacancies from recruitment agencies to social media sites.

Make the most of virtual job fairs
Prepare for a virtual job fair, where you can network and find a job online.

Networking to find a job
Discover jobs through people you know.

How to write a CV
Check our CV advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.

How to write a cover letter
Learn more about cover letters, why they're important and how to use them.

Filling in an application form
Get help to complete paper and online application forms.

Interview tips
Find out about the different types of interviews and how to do well in them.

Common interview questions: how to answer
Learn how to answer interview questions with confidence and make a good impression.

Phone interviews: how to do well
Follow our advice on how to prepare and succeed in phone interviews.

Video interviews: how to do well
Follow our advice on how to well in live or pre-recorded video interviews.

Explain gaps in work history
Get advice on how to tell employers about gaps in your employment history.

Create a LinkedIn profile
Develop your job search and network by creating an online LinkedIn profile.

Graduate schemes: getting a place
Develop your talent on a graduate scheme.

Psychometric tests: how to prepare
Learn how to be successful in psychometric tests.

How to find a virtual internship
Get remote work experience with companies in the UK or abroad.

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