Get matched with work that fits you

not 9-5 is an agency that matches people with jobs based on their qualifications and experience. Apply, talk it through with an administrator, and find out what suits you.

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For applicants aged 18 and above. Applying is free.

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Bring what you have

Degrees, diplomas, certificates, trade skills, languages, work experience. Your administrator looks at all of it together to work out what fits.

  • Degrees
  • Diplomas
  • Certificates
  • Trade skills
  • Languages
  • Tech skills
  • Work experience
  • Volunteering

From application to the right role

  1. Apply

    Fill in the form with your details, qualifications and experience.

  2. Talk it through

    Message an administrator. They ask about your background and what you're aiming for.

  3. Get matched

    With the full picture, your administrator tells you which roles suit you.

  4. Move forward

    They guide you through the next steps and stay on hand if you get stuck.

Talk to a person first

Your application shows what you've done. An administrator finds out where you're coming from and what you want next, then recommends what fits you.

That's why the conversation comes before any recommendation. It's also who you message if the form won't submit or something doesn't make sense.

Apply online

The whole application is online. You fill in your details, add a photo of your valid ID for verification, and send it. No printing, no queue, and nothing to pay.

  • Fill the form on this site

    Your details, what you studied, and the kind of work you want.

  • Add a photo of your valid ID

    Take a clear photo of your ID and upload it. It is used only to confirm you are who you say you are.

  • Send it and it is stored safely

    Your application goes straight to our records, where an administrator reviews it and gets back to you.

  • Talk it through

    An administrator contacts you from the details you gave, and answers anything the form did not cover.

Ready when you are

It takes about five minutes. Have your phone or a photo of your ID to hand before you start.

Apply online now

Aged 18 and above. Your ID photo is never shown to anyone outside the team that reviews applications.

Are you eligible?

Generally, not 9-5 applicants meet the statements on the right. Tick the ones that apply to you.

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Tick each statement that applies to you.

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Questions applicants ask

Why do I talk to an administrator?

The right role depends on more than a list of qualifications. An administrator learns about your background and goals, so they can tell you what fits and help if you get stuck along the way.

What should I have ready?

Your contact details, a rundown of your qualifications and experience, and a clear photo of a valid ID to upload with the form.

What happens after I apply?

An administrator reviews your application and you talk it through with them. [Add the typical response time here, for example "within 3 working days".]

Who can apply?

Applicants aged 18 and abovewho are ready to learn and work and can meet the requirements for the role.

Ready to find out what fits you?

Start the form, or message an administrator first if you have questions.

Start your application

Talk to an administrator

Send a message to start the conversation, or to get unstuck at any point in your application.