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Need careers guidance, advice or support – contact the Careers Service for help by phoning 0300 200 7820, by email or webchat

Careers webchat is available from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.  Outside of these hours, or if all advisers are busy, you can ask questions online. Before using the webchat service, read the Careers Service’s privacy notice

Chat with a careers adviser in Northern Ireland

Careers adviser and students
Options for 11 to 19-year-olds

11 to 19: your learning and career options

Whether you're studying, training or want to get a job, get help with your career options.

  • 11 to 19: your learning and career options
Helping young people with career choices
Helping your child with career choices

Helping young people with career choices

During Year 10, students need to choose what they will study in Years 11 and 12. Careers Services can advise students and parents/carers who may have questions. For further information visit:

  • Subject choices at Year 10
  • Helping young people with career choices
Jobs and Skills
Jobs and Skills

Transferable Skills

Get the job you want by making the most of your skills. If you're applying for a job that you haven't done before, your skills can help to show an employer that you have what it takes:

  • Getting that job: make the most of your skills

Careers online support

A range of interactive tools to help you find out more about your career options, based on your skills, interests and values … read more

Plan your career

Information and advice for everyone to help you plan your career, including an adult online application for free careers guidance … read more

Applying for jobs

Help and advice on how to apply for jobs, including how to write a CV, fill in job applications and prepare for interviews … read more

Job trends

The structure of the Northern Ireland workforce is changing month by month. Find out the sectors with opportunities and the skills in demand … read more

Skills to Succeed

If you want to continue studying or learn new skills, information is available on Further and Higher Education courses, apprenticeships and other training programmes … read more

Careers information for key sectors

Find careers occupational information in key sectors, including courses available, job opportunities and interviews with employers, employees and educational representatives … read more

Helping young people with their education

Tips for parents on how to help young people with career choices, when they get exam results and career planning for those with special educational needs … read more

Contact the Careers Service

The Careers Service offers information, advice and guidance to all ages. Chat online, by phone or in person at your nearest Careers office … read more

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