Work

Looking for Work

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Our booklet Need a job? What Next? gives practical help and advice with job hunting. You can also get a copy from your local centre.

Looking for a part-time job

If you’re still at school or college, part-time work at the weekend or in the evening is a great way to earn some extra money and gain valuable work experience. Read our leaflet on how to find a part-time job.

Looking for a full-time job

Before getting a job you will need to get yourself prepared by writing a CV and learning some interview skills. If you're 16 - 19 and need help with CV building, personality tests, interview skills and practical advice about job hunting visit your nearest Go for it centre.

To view our latest newsletter click here.

For latest vacancies visit your nearest centre in Portsmouth and Cosham Go for it Centres.

Check out the links on the left to websites which give advice and examples on CV and application writing. CV Wizard helps you write your CV online.

Download Interview Tips submitted by a Youth Adviser.

Read our advice on:

How to fill in an application form

How to write a covering letter

What to put in your CV

What to do at interview

Get that Job gives job-hunting information to people with disabilities.

If you're aged 20 and over NextStep will be able to help you with preparing CV's, covering letters and application forms as well as job search advice, redundancy, new skills for work and interview techniques.

How do you choose, and find, the right job for you?

We have lots of links to help you to find out what types of job are available, where and how to find them, and most importantly, how to get one!

If you’re an ex-offender you can also check out Apex Trust which promotes employment opportunities for ex-offenders.

Thinking of working for yourself? Visit the Prince’s Trust website.

Listed below are many websites that advertise jobs online or offer help & advice on how to get a job. For general advice check out the links on the right of this page.

Are you a blind or partially sighted person looking for employment in Portsmouth? The RNIB offers a free employment service - see here for further details or contact Hollie Carter on 07824 60 66 00.

• Agency Central - Recruitment Agencies and Job Sites Directory
• Alec.co.uk - free tips on CV writing and job hunting skills
• Assist Employment - Specialises in temporary administration and support roles across the UK. Has information and resources on all aspects of looking for work and your rights at work, as well as online mentors.
• BBC Jobs - Job vacancies and general information on what it's like to work for the BBC
• Caterer.com - Jobs in the catering and hospitality industry
• Charity Recruitment - Recruitment agency for non-for-profit organisations
• Click a Job - Job search website - IT, graduate, teaching, government, engineering, nursing and other jobs
• Council for Industry and Higher Education - sector information
• Fish 4 Jobs - Job search website
• The Guardian Jobs - Job search website
• The Independent Online - Job search website
• iVillage - Job hunting tips and information
• Jobsite - Job search website
• Job Security - UK Security, Fire, BMS and Specialist Trade jobs
• Jobserve UK - Job search website
• Jobs Go Public - Jobs within the public and not for profit sectors
• Just Jobs 4 Students - Jobs for students
• Local Government Jobs - Public sector careers
• Monster - Job search website
• NHS job shop - Jobs and careers in the NHS
• Reed - Job search website
• Secs in the City - secretarial, YA or office administration
• Total Jobs - Job search website
• Workthing - Job search website

 

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Page updated: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:28 PM