Moving into the world of work is something that everyone has to do at some point.
This page introduces you to useful sources of quality careers information and advice. Browse the other pages in this section for more ideas and avenues to get you to where you want to be.
I’m not sure what I want to be when I am older… -Use our interactive tools and links.
You can chat with a trained careers adviser at your school or college or on the National Careers Service website.
National Careers Service
Visit their website to
- Explore careers
- Take a skill assessment
- Find a course
- Make an action plan
- Explore careers advice topics
- Chat with an adviser – webchat/phone/call back/email/post or Call the helpline
Webchat – The web chat is available 7 days a week, from 8am to 10pm.
Call 0800 100 900 to speak to an adviser.
- 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday
- 10am to 5pm Saturday and bank holidays
Find them on social media.

Confidentiality – The webchat, email and telephone helpline are confidential services which means that the information you provide will not be shared with anyone outside the National Careers Service, unless they think that you or someone else is at risk in some way.
'I have additional needs'
If you have additional needs, you can find out more about your options and the support available to you on our page - 'I have additional needs'.
Page updated on March 8th, 2023 at 12:01pm