Looking for a job
The Internet has helped in finding work as most of the information below can be
accessed via the Internet instead of buying newspapers or travelling
( 1 ) Your Local Job centre can be accessed using
Job Centre Offices
To find jobs local to your area
( 2 ) Employment Agencies UKWEBSTART has some 5000 agencies listed ranging from
Specialist Agencies dealing with the professions to general employment agencies
for full or part time jobs , and Temp or contract work
General Employment Jobs Agencies 300 listed
Major Internet Agencies with estimated 500,000 plus
( 3 ) Your Local Regional Newspaper often has an online presence
Our list of regional newspapers
( 4 ) National Newspapers like the Guardian , Telegraph and Times have large Jobs sections
Our list of National newspapers
( 4 ) Employment Agencies who specialise in sectors and also find agencies
Employment Agencies by Sector or with jobs in your local Town
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A CV is a short descriptive account about you and your work experience and Qualifications
It should ideally be up to four sides of A4 giving a potential employer a means to quickly
evaluate if you are suitable for an interview
( 1 ) Personal details about yourself including interests hobbies and contact information
( 2 ) Your career / Employment history
( 3 )Your Educational , Training and Professional Qualifications
( 4 ) Personal and Professional References
Remember that you could be 1 of 100's who are applying for a job
and your CV and accompanying letter are your best tools to get to
the next stage of an interview
If you need help check in the local library or Careers office for further guidance
You should try to keep your CV up to date at all times
Letter applying for the job
( 1 ) Summarise your skills and experience. Keep it brief and to the point.
( 2 ) State the job details you are applying for with reference number if you have one
( 3 ) Say when you are free for an interview
( 4 ) Include your name, address and phone number and the date you wrote the letter
( 5 ) Enclose a copy of your CV.
( 6 ) Make sure you have the correct name and address for the job
If you need help check in the local library or Careers office for further guidance
Job Interview
Well you have done well to get to this stage so lets look at how to help
your interview go well
Preparation before the interview
( 1 ) Find out about the company and the job before hand.
( 2 ) Check you know where the company is located
( 3 ) Also check if you will need to take some sort of test and if so what type
( 4 ) Plan your journey to make sure you will arrive on time
The day of the Interview
( 1 ) Arrive on time with appropriate clothing
( 2 ) Check you have all the documents you need Address , Contact Name
( 3 ) Remember the interviewer was once sat where you are so relax
( 4 ) Sell yourself and listen to interviewer and be positive about yourself
Remember be relaxed and calm you can do no more than your best
We wish you the best of luck in your efforts to find a new job
