Jobseekers Advice
Shaw Trust
Shaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently. They also offer support for parents wishing to go back to work. Service includes skills audit, job searches, cv writing and motivational courses. The Shaw Trust meets at Victoria Park Community Centre.
View our events page to view Shaw Trust drop in times
Connexions Direct
Are you 13-19? If so, Connexions Direct can offer you all the information and advice you need to make the decisions and choices in your life. Connexions can offer you support on; Getting a job, your working rights, temporary & seasonal work, starting your own business and work schemes.
Jobcentre Plus
Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. Includes information on job hunting and the facility to search for a job.
Planning your job hunting
To find the job you want you need to look at your skills and the type of job you want to do. You then need to plan how you will go about looking for it.
Get help planning your job hunting
Letters and job application forms
When applying for a job you are competing against a lot of other people so it is important that your application makes an impression and stands out from the others. A properly presented and prepared cover letter and correctly filled in application form will help you.
Get help with letters and job application forms
Writing a CV
A CV (curriculum vitae) is a short list of facts about you and your work history, skills and experience. A good CV is essential when looking for work and it is worth spending time getting it right so it sells you to an employer.
Applying for a job online
Many companies advertise jobs on the internet through their own websites, recruitment websites or online job boards owned by newspapers. New jobs are being filled as quickly as they appear so it’s important you look regularly to make sure you don’t miss an opportunity.
Get help applying for a job online
Help and advice when applying for jobs
Search for a job, training, career information, voluntary work and childcare provision anywhere in the UK