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FIVE STEP PLAN TO WORK

Jobcoach is a Directgov website that provides a five step plan that you can follow to help you get into work. It gives useful advice on the way to go about planning your job-hunting at this link.

It also provides tips on recognising the skills you may already have that can be used to open up new job opportunities at this link

There is also an online questionnaire that you can complete to help you understand the types of work that would be best suited to you, at this link

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Search for jobs in your area on the JobcentrePlus search engine at this link 

A downloadable booklet giving practical help and advice when applying for jobs is available at this link.

The step-by-step guide includes tips on planning your job hunt, applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, identifying the skills you already have and tells you what might be available if you want, or need, to retrain.

CV WRITING
A CV is a short list of facts that allows you to show an employer what skills and experience you have. You also need to think about the covering letter you will send when applying for a job. More ...
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
There are literally thousands of recruitment and staffing agencies across the UK that will match you to a job if you have the skills that an employer is looking for. More ...
ONLINE RECRUITMENT
Many employers now only advertise their vacancies on websites and expect you to apply online. The biggest and most widely recognised on-line websites list thousands of jobs covering all types of vacancies in one place. More ...
INTERVIEW SKILLS
An interview is a discussion between you and a potential employer to allow the employer to find out if you can do the job. You can increase your chances of making a good impression by planning ahead on how you will sell yourself during the interview. More ...
NEWSPAPERS
The majority of local newspapers have a job advertisement section in them. This can be a useful way of finding jobs near to you with local companies. More ...
PROSPECTS
Prospects offers advice and guidance for graduates who wish to find work. The website has a search engine for graduate jobs and details on companies that have a graduate employee programme. More ...
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SERVICE
The National Apprenticeship Service offers apprenticeships to anyone over the age of 16 years in a wide range of industries. More ...
PRIME
The Prince's Initiative for Mature Enterprises (PRIME) provides free information, events and training to help people over fifty set up businesses or become self employed. More ...
ADVICE GUIDE
Advice Guide provides online help and guidance on employability. More ...
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