Looking for work
Refreshing your skills or learning new ones can increase your chances of finding a job.
Stages of your career
Careers Jersey offers advice at all stages of your working life, from post-16 or 18+, to mature students. Your first job might be your first introduction to Jersey’s Social Security system, which is an insurance scheme. By paying money into a central fund, people can make sure they will get help if they need it.
Choosing or changing your career
Social Security registration and contributions
Apprenticeships and internships
If you're just starting work or looking to change career, the Jersey Apprenticeship Scheme provides you and your employer with support, training and recognised qualifications in numerous areas. If you're a student, you could take part in the Jersey internship programme and find a challenging and meaningful work placement in a Jersey business over your summer holiday.
Apprenticeships
Undergraduate Internship Scheme
Changing career
Whether you're looking for another job out of choice or you've been made redundant, you might consider a career change. Many of the skills you already have will be transferable - try to demonstrate how you’re flexible and adaptable and write your CV so that a new employer will look at your relevant skills and experience rather than just the job titles you’ve had.
If you're returning to work after a career break, think creatively about what skills you have. You might have gained them in previous jobs, voluntary work or in the home. If you’re returning to work after taking a break to care for your children, the Jersey Childcare Trust can advise you on other options for child care.
Jersey Childcare Trust website
Where to find jobs
Jobs in Jersey is regularly updated with new vacancies and is particularly good if you’re hoping to join the States of Jersey. You can apply for jobs online and, if you register on the site, receive emails about new vacancies.
Jobs in Jersey
If you visit the Social Security Department, you'll see vacancies displayed in the Work Zone. They also provide free advice – you may find it helpful to talk about your jobs and your career with a trained Work Zone adviser or someone from the Careers Jersey team.
How can Social Security help me find work?
Choosing or changing your career
Jersey has many recruitment agencies. Some list current vacancies on their website or invite you to register for updates. The Jersey Evening Post carries job adverts and also lists them on their website, as does Jersey Insight.
External recruitment agencies
Jersey Evening Post This is Jersey website
Jersey Insight website
As many as 75% of jobs are never advertised. If you approach an organisation, or someone recommends you for a job, make sure you understand what they do, and give the organisation a clear picture of what you could contribute.
Special employment needs
Workwise, part of Social Security's Work Zone, helps people who have a special employment need into suitable work. Job coaches can advise on employment options, help with the application process and provide ongoing support. Training is also available, for example to help build confidence and improve computer skills.
Special employment needs: help from Workwise
Retraining
A new job may mean you'll need to retrain. The Work Zone and Careers Jersey team (both situated within the Social Security Department) can help with training opportunities and arrange courses to help people re-enter the job market with confidence.
Some development opportunities are free, for example the materials on the Open University’s OpenLearn web site. A number of organisations offer training and the Jersey Library is full of resources for learning.
Open University website
Library services
Setting up your own business
Instead of looking for a job, you might be considering setting up your own business. Jersey Enterprise offers expert confidential advice to individuals and businesses through a team of experienced professional advisors. Contact Jersey Enterprise to find out more.
Starting a business