Ideas and advice – jobs and careers

Whether you are starting your career, looking for a new role, planning to go back into education or finding work after redundancy, there is plenty of good advice available.

Applying for a job

Directgov – advice on looking for work – including tips on writing applications and help with job interviews.

Careers advice

Directgov – finding a career that's right for you – it's an important decision, and this will help if you're unsure where to start

Next step – advice for adults who have been made redundant, are thinking of a career change, or returning to work or education.

Jobcentre Plus – search for jobs, get benefits advice and help looking for work.

Adult education

Adult education courses – find a course, Adult Learning Grants and information for businesses and training providers.

Advice for older people

Directgov – working: advice for the over 50s – improving your CV, special job programmes, what to do if you're losing your job, becoming self-employed and more.

Advice for younger people

Connexions 360 – visit our website for young people to find out more about work experience, educational options, getting a job and planning a career.

Apprenticeships and training

Training – links to help you train and develop your career

Apprenticeships – if you're 16–24 and know the career you want, you can earn while you learn

Apprenticeships at East Sussex County Council – guidance on how to apply for an apprenticeship at the Council.

Financial help

Benefits – benefit types and who to contact for advice

National minimum wage – know your rights

Post 16 and higher education – our advice on getting financial help

Career development loans – for those aged 18 and over

What you are entitled to and how to claim – very useful site from the Dept of Work and Pensions

Tax credits online – straightforward information and application forms from the Inland Revenue

Working abroad

Travel and voluntary work – everything from how to get a cheap flight to adventure holidays

BBC – advice working abroad – includes a great list of links

Short-term work abroad – worldwide working adventures for young people

Jobs across Europe – how to work in other EU countries

International employment opportunities – sections on teen work permits and internships

Volunteering

Volunteering – how to volunteer and information about how you can benefit

DirectGov – Find voluntary work in the UK – ways to volunteer at home