Starting to look for that job, see below handy tips to help you
Think about yourself
What qualifications do you have, have you any hobbies?
What type of person are you – adventurous, reliable, shy?
What job would you be good at?
What job would you like best?
There is no point in applying for just any job, so think carefully but be realistic!
Begin your search
Newspapers
If you don’t get the papers at home try the local library, JobCentre, Jobs and Benefits Office or Careers Office. Free local papers sometimes have job adverts. Keep a close eye on the papers in case you miss something!
Post Office
Most post offices display job vacancies on a notice board with brief details of the job. These jobs tend to be in the area close to the post office.
Shop Windows
The next time you are passing your local shops have a look at the windows, you may see the job you want!
Family or friends
Ask your family and friends about their jobs. Find out what the work involves, what hours they work, if they work indoors or outdoors, do they use a computer. Get them to tell you the good and bad points about their jobs. If you like the sound of those jobs ask them to let you know if there are any vacancies in the places they work.
JobCentres, Jobs and Benefit Offices, Careers Offices
Pay a visit to your local office, job vacancies are advertised in the reception area and there will be someone available to give you further information and even better perhaps give you an application form!
Internet
More and more people are advertising job vacancies and finding suitable employment through the internet.
Links below for more information:
www.jobcentreonline.com
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Contains all the JobCentres’ current vacancies. In partnership with the Social Security Agency, the site also has details of work related benefits. Contains some useful links.
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www.nijobs.com
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Direct access to employment vacancies in Northern Ireland
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http://www.gisajob.com
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Displays contract and permanent jobs from many agencies
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www.princes-trust.org.uk
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Opportunities for 14 to 30 year olds with some career development courses on offer
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www.prospects.csu.ac.uk
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Guide to graduate jobs, careers and postgraduate study, each job profile includes information about the employee.
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www.jobsite.co.uk
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This website attracts advertisers from most major industry sectors. Register for free and you may just find that perfect job
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www.thejob.com
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Fill in the application form, you’ll receive regular e-mails with the job listings relevant for you
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www.monster.co.uk
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The leading global online resource for careers and job hunting covering the UK, Canada, US, Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and France
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www.jobsjobsjobs.co.uk
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The latest job vacancies – updated hourly
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www.jobsin.co.uk
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UK vacancies and professional appointments
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www.irishjobs.ie
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Access to vacancies across all disciplines in Ireland.
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More help
Remember - whatever your age, if you need help looking for a job a Careers Adviser in your local JobCentre, Jobs and Benefits Office or Careers Office will help and advise you.
Useful link
Organising my Job Hunting