Finding a Job

Decided on your career path? The next step is to find vacancies.

Searching for jobs can be tricky and time-consuming, so we’ve put together some advice to help you. This section covers topics such as online job searching, recruitment agencies and how to network.

If you’re still having trouble finding your ideal job, we suggest looking at our Resources page for links to other helpful advice sites and services on the web.

Jobcentre Plus

Jobcentre Plus helps people to find work. Read about what Jobcentre Plus does and how it could help you.

Career fairs

Careers fairs are a useful way of finding out about careers and potential job vacancies. Read more about them here.

Job networking

It might sound daunting but networking is really just about getting to know people who could help you. Read the tips in this article – and get networking!

Recruitment agencies

Recruitment agencies could help you to look for a new job. Read this article for advice on how to make recruitment agencies work for you.

nextstep

We look at nextstep, which offers information and advice to adults on learning and work.

Finding work on the internet

Lots of job vacancies are just a mouse click away. Here you’ll find tips on looking for jobs on the internet, including job boards and online application forms.

The hidden job market

Up to 80% of jobs don’t get advertised. We look at how to tap into the hidden jobs market.