First work
Starting out? Gigvora gives new people a fair start
Whether it's your first job, your first client or a fresh start in a new field, these are the tools that help you get going — and exactly how they work.
Career pathways
Pick a launchpad, get a checklist you can change
Pathways live in the Career area of your workspace. Each one starts you with suggested steps you can edit, tick off or archive. They're private to you.
Student Launchpad
Build experience while studying.
Graduate Launchpad
Find graduate opportunities.
Career changer
Move into a new field.
Return to work
Get back into work after a break.
Internships
Short-term, career-building roles.
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn a trade or profession.
Volunteering
Gain experience and make an impact.
What else helps
Tools for your first piece of work
Entry-level search
Filter the Explorer by experience level, including entry level, to find work pitched at people starting out.
Fair exposure for new profiles
For your first 60 days, search gives new providers a small, capped boost so you can be seen next to established profiles. Relevance still comes first.
Career Studio
Write CVs and cover letters, keep versions and export a PDF. Everything stays private until you use it.
Opportunity Scout
Ask the Work Agent to search open work that fits your skills and save a reasoned shortlist.
Getting started
Your first week
Create your profile
Add your skills and what you'd like to do. Nothing is public until you choose.
Start a pathway
Pick the launchpad that fits and adjust its steps.
Record what you've done
Add study projects, placements, volunteering and courses as experience.
Go for it
Apply for jobs, send a proposal or publish your first Gig.
Straight answers
What this programme is — and isn't
It is
- Free — there's no charge to join, build a profile or follow a pathway.
- Your own records: experience you add is labelled as self-reported, never as verified.
- Open to anyone, at any stage of their career.
It isn't
- A guarantee of work or interviews — clients and employers make their own choices.
- A paid placement or bid-credit scheme. There are no paid bid credits on Gigvora.
- A mentoring or training provider. Courses you take are your own.
Questions? Visit the Help Centre or contact us.
Take the first step
Create a free personal account, then open Career → Pathways in your workspace.