Employment
Looking for a job can seem daunting, and it can be hard to
know where to start. Whether you intend to pursue a different
career, or are just looking for a change, here is a list of useful
web resources to assist you.
Careers Advice
These websites will give you an insight into what a particular
career involves and how to break into specific industries.
Advice for young people
If you want to start work straight away there are a range of
websites that can show you the latest job vacancies. If you have an
email address, you can sign up with some sites to be notified of
all the latest jobs that match your requirements.
Job Vacancies
The Internet is a great way to look for work in your area.
Other ways of finding work include, visiting your local job centre,
browsing the advertisements in local papers, or message boards in
local shops. The links below should provide further information on
job opportunities.
Applying for a job
It is important when you apply for a job that you make a good
first impression. Often that means not just impressing an employer
at an interview but producing a good looking CV. Get
advice
on job applications and letters from Directgov.
Financial help
Check what benefits and tax credits you are entitled to while
you are job hunting.
Training
Sometimes it may be necessary to consider retraining for a
job, this can be an opportunity to develop further skills. Find out
about courses on offer below.
Working abroad
If you are looking for something completely different you
might want to think about finding work abroad. There are a range of
websites which can help you discover what's on offer
overseas.