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If you are out of work or facing redundancy, looking for a new role can feel like a full-time job itself. When your job search goes on for longer than you expected, you also have to work to maintain your motivation and confidence levels. And if you’re under financial pressure to find a new job sooner rather than later, you’re likely to feel the strain even more. 

We’ll help you develop the skills you need to get back on your feet and into the world of work again. 

how we can support you with finding work

  • we'll organise sessions with a career coach to develop a career plan so you can confidently take your next step. Improve your confidence, build an effective CV and transform your interview skills 

  • we'll put you in touch with with a business coach to explore a business idea, develop a realistic business plan and cultivate the skills you need to launch and maintain a successful business 

Please note, we can only help those who are facing redundancy or are unemployed. If you are looking to change roles and are in need of career or CV support, you can access the following resources.

ICAEW career support

National Career's Service

Our webinars and e-learning

These articles contain practical advice on finding work, from making a positive first impression in interviews to powering up your LinkedIn profile.  And if there’s something you specifically need guidance with that hasn’t been covered, you can always chat to our team of helpful advisers.  

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10 interview tips to make a positive first impression

Do you want to perfect your interview performance? Take a look at the top 10 tips in this article for best practice in-person and online interview advice.

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how to power up your LinkedIn profile

Are you using LinkedIn to its full advantage? Maybe you’re not using it at all right now? This article explains how to power up your LinkedIn profile – in 10 easy steps.

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sell yourself with the perfect elevator pitch

Have you got an elevator pitch? Having one makes it easier for you to answer the dreaded ‘tell me about yourself’ question in interviews. This article features best practice advice for perfecting your pitch.

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your questions answered 

Who is eligible for support?

We support past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), ACA students, ICAEW staff members, and the family and carers of members and students. 

Not sure if you’re eligible? Use our interactive eligibility tool to check if you or your family could get support.

Are your services open to everyone, regardless of financial situation?

Most of our services, including mental health support and legal advice, are provided free regardless of your financial circumstances. For our financial grants, we will conduct an assessment, looking at your income and assets, to determine what help we can provide.

I’m an accountant, but not a member of ICAEW, can you still help?

Unfortunately not. We only support past and present ICAEW members, their carers and their families. If we are unable to support you, where possible we will point you to help elsewhere. Please visit the ACO members page to see if there is another occupational charity that can assist you. 

caba has supported me in the past; can I receive support from caba again?

We assess all applications based on current circumstances. Whether you’ve received support in the past or not, we’ll discuss all your options with you. Please call us if you need our help.

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