Supporting you on your career journey
Whatever stage of the career journey you’re on; whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for a change of direction, the National Careers Service can help.
We base ourselves in the heart of the community.
Our advisers can be found in lots of different locations like offices, libraries and workplaces – as well as getting out and about to visit cities, towns and villages across our patch.
And we do far more than help you produce a great C.V.
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Our work in action
We can help boost your confidence by staging mock interviews and offering feedback, we’ll help you discover your transferable skills, and we’ll offer support and guidance when you’re deciding the correct path to take to reach your full potential on your career journey.
We also provide information for parents, teachers, employers, coaches and advisers to support others in their career journey.
The National Careers Service provides high quality, free and impartial careers advice, information and guidance across the UK.
Seetec works with colleagues in Oxfordshire, the North West and the South West of England.
We attend and host lots of different events such as careers fairs and workshops. Check our events page to discover what’s coming up.
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My careers adviser, Barbora, was amazing! She was so skilled, perceptive, and knowledgeable.
Peter in Plymouth
She opened my eyes to new ways of doing things and crafted a brilliant CV.
I would highly recommend the National Careers Service to anyone, regardless of their career stage
We can help with all aspects of your career journey
- Interview training and preparation
- Creating and reviewing CVs
- Job searching and applications
- Career Progression
- Exam results: the next steps
- Online profiles and social media
- Skills, qualifications, training and apprenticeships
- Disclosure and resettlement advice
- Labour market information
- Redundancy support
- Self-employment
- Education and funding options
- Training and funding options
- Redundancy support
- And lots more
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Our work in action
Caroline’s career transition into the green sector
National Careers Service supported 62-year-old Caroline’s career transition, taking her from the financial sector into renewable energy.
A ‘brand new Penny’ thanks to National Careers Service
Penny, a dedicated care worker from Cornwall, turned to National Careers Service for support after feeling low and uncertain about her career.
Leah’s making headlines after support from National Careers Service
After support from National Careers Service, Leah has landed herself an internship at international news organisation CNN.
National Careers Service helps Lisa’s fresh start
After the death of her husband, Lisa – from Liverpool – found herself looking for a new route in life.
Regions served
National Careers Service supports people all across the country. Seetec works with colleagues who offer these services in the North West and South West of England and Oxfordshire.
North West
- Greater Manchester
- Cheshire
- The Wirral
South West
- Devon
- Cornwall
- Bristol
Oxfordshire
Download our guide to creating an effective CV
We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to writing a great CV.
It takes you through the whole process and includes examples and links to other resources to make sure you stand out from the crowd.
For more details
Our advisers base themselves in the heart of the community.
You’re likely to bump into them in libraries, at jobs fairs or even at your place of work.
To find out more about the FREE support on offer, please give us a call on 0800 100 900 or visit the National Careers Service website.
Resource Hub
The National Careers Service offers free advice and guidance on all aspects of your career journey. Browse some of the most popular topics on our resource hub and click on the button to read them:
Exam Results
Whether you get the grades you expected or not, there are lots of options available.
Find out how we can support you on your next steps.
Apprenticeships
Find out how to become an apprentice, what’s available, which employers offer them and information about starting your apprenticeship.
How to write a great CV
A CV is a living document that needs to be tailored to the job you are applying for. Find out how to write an effective CV.
Finding job vacancies
Explore the different ways there are to look for a new job. Choose which ways suit you best and find more opportunities.
Interview Advice
Make a good impression at a job interview, with advice on how to prepare, and how to show what you have to offer.
Job application
We can help you navigate the process. Follow our guide for advice on how to answer questions in a job application form.
How to write a cover letter
A cover letter introduces you to an employer and asks them to think about your application. It’s a short letter, usually three to five paragraphs long.
Redundancy and losing your job
If you’re made redundant or unemployed, you might feel anxious about the future. Get advice and help getting a new job.
Looking good on LinkedIn
If you’re made redundant or unemployed, you might feel anxious about the future. Get advice and help getting a new job.
Graduate schemes
A graduate scheme is an entry level training programme you can apply for if you have a degree. Get advice on how to find the right one.
Post-graduate study options
Find and apply for the right course to suit your career aims, and find out how to get funding with opportunities to join full-time or part-time courses.
