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The public-sector careers blog.

In-depth, independent and plain-English articles on working in the public sector across the UK and Ireland — written by GovJobs and free to read. 100 articles and counting.

NHS
UK-wide8 min read

Returning to nursing in the NHS after a career break

Thinking of coming back to nursing after time away? Here is how the return to practice route works, what to expect, and how to take the first steps.

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Pay & pensions
UK-wide8 min read

How public-sector pay is set and reviewed

Public-sector pay isn't decided on a whim. Here's how national frameworks, pay bands and review bodies shape what teachers, nurses and civil servants earn.

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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland6 min read

Public-sector jobs in Northern Ireland

A clear guide to public-sector work in Northern Ireland, covering health and social care, the civil service, schools and councils, and how to apply for each.

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Wales
Wales7 min read

Public-sector jobs in Wales

A plain-English guide to public-sector work in Wales, from the NHS and schools to councils and the Welsh Government, and how to find and apply for these jobs.

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Scotland
Scotland7 min read

Public-sector jobs in Scotland: where to look

A plain-English guide to finding public-sector work in Scotland, from councils and the NHS to schools and the Scottish Government, and the official sites where jobs appear.

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Ireland
Ireland7 min read

Public-sector jobs in Ireland: publicjobs.ie explained

How public-sector recruitment works in the Republic of Ireland, what publicjobs.ie is, and the steps to take from registering an account to landing a role.

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Applying
UK-wide7 min read

Writing a public-sector CV and application

Public-sector applications follow their own rules. Here's how to match the person specification, give strong examples and avoid the mistakes that cost good candidates.

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Police
UK-wide7 min read

Police staff careers (non-officer roles)

Not every police job involves a warrant card. Discover the wide range of police staff roles that keep forces running and how to apply for them.

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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland8 min read

Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) careers

A plain-English guide to working for the Northern Ireland Civil Service: the grades, how recruitment works, and how to put together a strong application.

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Wales
Wales6 min read

NHS Wales (GIG Cymru) careers

How careers in NHS Wales work, from the roles on offer and Agenda for Change pay to where jobs are advertised and how to apply through NHS Wales Jobs.

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NHS
UK-wide7 min read

NHS values-based interview questions and how to answer them

Learn what NHS values-based interview questions are, why the NHS uses them, and how to answer with real examples that show you fit.

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Scotland
Scotland6 min read

NHS Scotland careers and Agenda for Change

A clear guide to working for NHS Scotland: the kinds of roles on offer, how the Agenda for Change pay system works, and how to apply through the national recruitment portal.

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