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shannon_164shannon_164 Community Connector Posts: 2,489 Boards Champion
hey🙂

does anyone know of anywhere that is accessible in northern ireland for advice on careers / education / qualifications? i am super stressed rn about so much and wanna talk to somebody who knows what they’re talking about (as in understands qualifications and how to compare a level, btec level 3 and ocn level 3 for example) but everybody so far has been so useless lol

i have talked to northern ireland careers service and genuinely, the person one minute was saying they couldn’t help me because they aren’t a careers advisor so i asked how do i talk to one then as i have reached out to the chat that says talk to a careers advisor and then suddenly, they were a careers advisor…? the only advice i was given was “yeah good to keep options open” and that was it.

i tried talking to careers service at college, the first girl i had was lovely but i feel like the conversation was a complete and utter waste of time and then i talked to another one and she was not at all very welcoming or friendly and made me feel so shit.

i really need someone who actually knows what they’re talking about who will also be helpful too (bonus points if they’re friendly hehehe)

thank you <3

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  • RiverRiver Community Connector Posts: 4,525 The Mix Elder
    edited June 28
    Sometimes when the people most like you don't love you, it is a hurt that can cause the greatest pain, and this pain can lead you to hate everything.
  • shannon_164shannon_164 Community Connector Posts: 2,489 Boards Champion
    thank you @River - ni connections is more like a tourism type of thing & the ni careers service is where i’ve already tried several times and to be honest, my cat could give better advice lol but thank you anyways <3
  • RiverRiver Community Connector Posts: 4,525 The Mix Elder
    Sometimes when the people most like you don't love you, it is a hurt that can cause the greatest pain, and this pain can lead you to hate everything.
  • Sian321Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 1,780 Extreme Poster
    Hey @shannon_164 , ah it sounds super tricky, and you've done a lot to hard-work already to try and find further support for yourself.

    I've come across the following two options:

    GEMS NI (Gateway to Choices/Belfast Works Connect)
    Supports Belfast residents over 18 (many routes of entry). Provides CV help, interview prep, and specialist guidance with career advisors on hand .

    EGSA Outreach Adult Careers Guidance
    Free, 1‑1 or group guidance for adults, especially in socially disadvantaged areas or facing redundancy

    Have you heard of / tried these before?
  • shannon_164shannon_164 Community Connector Posts: 2,489 Boards Champion
    thank you @Sian321 - unfortunately i do not live in belfast or the neighbourhood renewal areas for the second suggestion. sorry:/
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