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 in our Employment Main Section and Check Out if we have a dedicated agency listing for your town or city

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

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UK help guide for Finding and Getting Employment