Career Advice

General Advice

Working in the public sectorWorking in the public sector
There is such a variety of careers in the public services that you really could do anything. Salaries above the national average, excellent benefits packages and the 'feel good' factor associated with giving something back to society combine to make the public sector an increasingly attractive employer.

Local Government

Equality and Diversity in Local Government JobsEquality and Diversity in Local Government Jobs
Local authorities have long been pioneers in the field of equal opportunities, espousing causes which seem commonplace now, but which were both daring and controversial in their day.

Healthcare

NHS Careers - Advice on Working in the Public SectorNHS Careers - Advice on Working in the Public Sector
A job in the NHS is often not an obvious choice for people because they associate it with nurses, doctors and therapists...

Equality & Diversity

Age Discrimination Gets YoungerAge Discrimination Gets Younger
Age discrimination is affecting workers who are nowhere near the end of their careers.