Practical advice on getting a job

Our professionally qualified Careers Advisers offer free and impartial guidance on:

• identifying your current skills, expertise and strengths
• routes into the jobs and careers that suit you
• applying for new work, training or learning opportunities 
• developing a CV or cover letter
• preparing for interviews.

Have a look at our job search below for immediate opportunities, or speak directly to a careers adviser on 0800 917 8000

Jobcentre plus - Find a Job

'Find a Job' is a Jobcentre Plus online service that allows you to upload CVs, apply for jobs and keep track of your job hunt activity.

Your local Jobcentre can also offer you advice to help you:

• get the best job matches
• access training options 
• learn about financial help for travel, childcare costs, tools or equipment 
• sign up for work trials and job clubs to improve your visibility to employers
• receive extra help if you're disable through Access to Work

Visit gov.uk/find-a-job to search for job opportunities online. Or find out more about Jobcentre Plus

Job Start Payment 

Job Start Payment is a new benefit to young people with the costs of starting a new job. You can apply if you're a young person out of work and have been offered a job on or after 17 August 2020. Further information regarding eligibility can be found on the mygov.scot website.

Visit mygov.scot/job-start-payment for full details.