Finding a job and starting work

Careers, training, job searching and disclosure checks.

Apprenticeships and training for work

Qualifications, courses, funding and modern apprenticeships.

Choose or change your career

Find information to help you choose or change your career.

Find a job

Search for and apply for full or part-time jobs in Scotland, Great Britain and abroad.

Get help to find a job

Information on services offered by Fair Start Scotland. Fair Start Scotland is a a new employment support service which helps people who want to work but have struggled to find a job.

Disclosure and criminal record checks

Information for individuals and employers on applying for a criminal records check. Includes types of disclosure, when you might need it and how to apply to Disclosure Scotland.