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Get careers information and advice (formerly National Careers Service)

Free careers information and tools from the government.

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About Get careers information and advice (formerly National Careers Service)

The government's careers website, renamed from the National Careers Service in October 2026, offers free careers information, skills assessments and a CV builder. One-to-one advice for adults now comes from the DWP Careers Service, part of the Jobs and Careers Service (0800 072 0288).

How they can help

  • Careers advice
  • Skills assessment
  • CV help

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