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Information for jobseekers

A range of information and resources for blind and partially sighted people who are looking for work, including help with interviews, your rights as a jobseeker and more.

In this section

Looking for work

Try our e-learning course for jobseekers and find information to help you identify and overcome barriers to work.

Starting work

Information and advice for blind and partially sighted young people starting work.

Work experience and volunteering

Information about how you can find work experience and volunteering opportunities

Job search resources

For blind and partially sighted people looking for employment, this list of services, organisations and resources may help you find a suitable job.

Employment support and benefits

Discover the different practical support available for finding and remaining in work if you are blind or partially sighted.

Access to Work scheme

The Access to Work scheme supports blind and partially sighted people who are in employment, enabling them to work alongside their colleagues.

Becoming Self Employed

An RNIB guide to becoming self-employed for blind and partially sighted people.

Interviews and tests

An RNIB guide for blind and partially sighted people on how to approach a job interview, including advance preparation, tips on answering questions and taking tests.

Application forms and covering letters

An RNIB guide to completing an application form or writing a cover letter for blind and partially sighted people.

Disclosing a disability

An RNIB guide to disclosing a disability for blind and partially sighted job seekers. Use this guide to help decide if, and at what point in applying for a job, you let an employer know that you have a sight problem.