Southend Careers Service

Southend Careers Service is a free and friendly careers guidance service for people of all ages who live in Southend. We are here to help you explore your options and take your next steps into education, training, or employment.

We work closely with a range of local and national partners, including:

(This is not a full list - we work with many other organisations too.)

How we can support you

Our qualified Careers Advisers can offer you:

  • 1-to-1 careers guidance appointment, either in person or online - whichever works best for you
  • a personalised action plan to help you move forward
  • help with writing your CV and cover letters
  • job searching tips and up-to-date information about the local job market
  • interview preparation and confidence-building techniques
  • advice on choosing the right course, college, or training provider
  • support with finding and applying for apprenticeships
  • information about university and higher education
  • invitations to careers events and fairs for specific groups

How to book an appointment

If you would like to speak with a Careers Adviser, please:

We will get back to you as soon as possible to arrange a time, date, and venue.

Our standards

Southend Careers Service is committed to providing a high-quality, professional, and inclusive service that you can trust.

Holding MATRIX Accreditation, which means we meet national quality standards for information, advice, and guidance.

All our Careers Advisers are qualified to QCF Level 6 Diploma in Guidance and Development.

All our Careers Advisers are proud members of the Career Development Institute (CDI) - the UK's professional body for careers practitioners. This means our advisers follow a recognised code of ethics and stay up to date with best practice through ongoing professional development.

What this means for residents

You can be confident that the advice you receive is independent, impartial, and focused on your best interests and specific careers goals.

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