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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.

Ireland
Ireland7 min read

HSE health service careers in Ireland

A clear guide to working for the HSE, the Republic of Ireland's health service: the types of roles, how its recruitment works, and how to apply.

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Teaching
England7 min read

How to become a teaching assistant

A teaching assistant supports pupils and teachers in the classroom. Here is what the job involves, what you need to get started, and how to apply.

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Police
England7 min read

How to become a police officer in England and Wales

A plain-English guide to the main entry routes, vetting, fitness tests and what to expect when you apply to become a police officer.

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Police
UK-wide7 min read

How to become a firefighter in the UK

What it really takes to become a firefighter in the UK, from the application and fitness tests to the difference between wholetime and on-call roles.

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Civil Service
UK-wide7 min read

HMRC careers and jobs: a guide

What it is like to work at HM Revenue and Customs: the kinds of jobs available, how recruitment works, and how to apply.

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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland6 min read

Health and Social Care (HSC) jobs in Northern Ireland

How Health and Social Care careers work in Northern Ireland, from the integrated HSC system and the roles on offer to pay and applying through HSC Recruit.

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Applying
UK-wide7 min read

Disability Confident and the guaranteed interview scheme

If you're a disabled applicant, the guaranteed interview scheme can give you a real foot in the door. Here's what it means, who qualifies and how to use it.

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Teaching
UK-wide7 min read

Early years and nursery careers

Working with babies and young children is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. Here are the early years roles, the qualifications, and how to begin.

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Civil Service
UK-wide7 min read

DWP careers and jobs: a guide

A plain-English guide to working at the Department for Work and Pensions: the roles on offer, how recruitment works, and how to apply.

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Councils
UK-wide7 min read

Council apprenticeships and graduate schemes

How council apprenticeships and graduate schemes work in the UK, who they suit, what you can study, and practical tips for applying and standing out.

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Civil Service
UK-wide7 min read

How to pass Civil Service online tests

What to expect from Civil Service online tests and practical, fair ways to prepare so you can perform at your best on the day.

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Civil Service
UK-wide8 min read

The Civil Service Fast Stream explained

A plain-English guide to the Civil Service Fast Stream: what it is, who it suits, the schemes on offer, and how the application process works.

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