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The hidden job market

Job vacancy websites and recruitment agencies can only get you so far in your job search. Here's our tips on how to break into the hidden job market.

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Check where you are on your career journey and discover resources to help you.

11 tips for an awesome job interview

Follow these interview tips to increase your chances of getting the job.

Aim for skilled, creative work with a human touch – let AI do the rest

Continuing our future of work series – we discuss how artificial intelligence will take over some roles, and complement the work of humans in others.

Employability skills are the heart of the future

Continuing our future of work series – we showcase how employability skills, such as problem solving, are increasingly important in the new world of work.

If your young person is interested in building and construction myBCITO can help

New digital portal myBCITO helps young people get into the booming building and construction industry.

How to choose good referees when job hunting

Tips on choosing the right referee to help you get that job.

Teaching about social media and job hunting

Classroom activities for secondary school students to understand the impact of social media on job hunting.