Research a career
Information on different occupations, industries, courses and qualifications.
Finding out about careers
Find out about your chosen job or course:
An A-Z of jobs. All you need to know about the jobs that interest you - work activities, entry and training, qualifications and pay - as well as links to Jobcentre Plus vacancies, recruitment agencies, local and national papers.
Industries:
All you need to know about Scotland's major industries - which skills are in demand, what are the growth industries and how these vary across the country.
Job options
Jobcentre Plus vacancy search
Search for job vacancies.
Volunteer Development Scotland search
Search for voluntary opportunities.
Voluntary work:
What's available, how to get involved, links to agencies which can help you.
Self employment:
Is this for you? Find out more.
Home working:
Flexible working which suits family commitments.
Employment legislation
Employment legislation:
How the law affects you at work - pay, terms and conditions, your rights in the workplace.
Useful links
These websites can also help you:
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework - shows how Scottish qualifications compare with each other and supports progression in lifelong learning.
Scotland's Graduate Careers
Includes link to Prospects graduate website
