Careers Scotland
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Develop your career

Are you facing redundancy or simply thinking of a change? Find out how to get promotion and how to keep your skills up to date.

Facing redundancy? Are you newly unemployed?

Do you think you may need to consider a new job or sector? It is vital that you plan your next steps. You need to consider your options, know what skills you have, assess the employment market and decide what's best for you. 

Positive steps to your future

Why not start with Positive Steps to your future - a step-by-step guide with practical activities to help you get started.

Update your skills

The workplace is continually changing. Technology changes especially have brought in new ways of working. Whatever job you do, keeping up-to-date is essential.  Find out how to Upgrade your skills.

How to get a promotion

Once you have been in your job for a while, you may want to start thinking about where you want to be in a year.  Check out How to get a promotion.

Taking a career break

A career break can sound attractive, but it is important that you take time to think about if it's really suitable for you. Find out more from Taking a career break

Starting a new job

Everyone gets anxious about beginning a new job. If you have never worked before, you probably don't know what to expect. Find out more about Starting a new job.