Get careers information and advice (formerly National Careers Service)
Free careers information and tools from the government.
Online · Phone · England
About Smart Works
Smart Works gives women who are out of work, or on zero-hour contracts, free interview clothing and coaching. It has centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, London, Newcastle, Reading and Edinburgh, plus a virtual service. You need a referral, and its website explains how to get one.
How they can help
- Free interview clothing
- Interview coaching
- Virtual service
Others in work and careers
Working Wales (Careers Wales)
Free careers advice and help getting into work for anyone in Wales aged 16 or over: 0800 028 4844.
Online · Phone · In person · Wales
My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)
Scotland's careers service website, with help for adults looking for a change.
Online · Scotland
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