Skills and careers

Library members have access to these resources free of charge - join online.

Career advice and information

• Adviza - Progress your learning and career.
• Adzuna - Job search.
• Agency Central - Recruitment agencies and career help.
• Berkshire Opportunities - Search all the jobs, apprenticeships and courses in Berkshire.
• Business Growth Hub -Free Business Advice and Support for Berkshire Businesses.
• Careers Springboard East Berkshire - Volunteer led, self-help group that provides guidance on job application and interview. for professional people and managers.
• Cumberland Lodge -  interactive online discussions and debates.
• CXK - Careers advice and information.
• Find an apprenticeship 
• Find a Job - Job search from GOV.UK
• Indeed - Job search.
• Job Help - Job search.
• Jobsite - Job search.
• Jooble - Job search.
• Live Career - CV writing support, CV format, Key Skills to add to CV, CV templates.
• Monster - Job search.
• National Careers Service - Careers advice and information.
• Prince's Trust - the best advice and guidance for young people to help develop your confidence and skills in finding a job or becoming self-employed.
• Reed - Job search.
• The Skills Toolkit - Free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job.
• Totaljobs - Job search.
• UCAS - Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
• Zety - Online CV and cover letter builder.

Skills

• FutureLearn - A wide variety of free online courses from top UK universities and specialist organisations.
• Google Digital Garage - Free digital skills courses.
• Learn My Way - Learn how to use the internet. Free courses on using a computer, browsing the web, sending an email and finding work online.
• Theory Test Pro - UK driving theory test.

Financial Resources

• Which? Online - Access using library computers only - please ask a member of staff to log you in.
• Money Saving Expert - Martin Lewis' website that shares tips on saving money.
• Universal Credit - How to guides -  Interactive online courses provided by Learn My Way, including how to make your first claim online and what information you will need.