Top tips for finding another job
- Sign on at your local Jobcentre Plus
- Trawl the local papers
- Talk to your friends, family and Usdaw contacts
- Contact companies directly
- Check out job vacancy websites, for example:
Help and advice when applying for jobs
- Gov.uk: www.gov.uk
Directgov offers advice in the following:
- Writing a CV (this includes useful examples)
- Letter and job application forms
- Preparing for interviews
- Applying for jobs online, and much more
Careers Advice Service: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
You can get personalised, one-to-one help by talking to an adviser.
You can also get advice on how to build your CV.
Tel: 0800 100 900
Jobcentre Plus offers general advice in the following publications:
- Finding a job
- Find your way back into the Job Kit
- Jobcentre Plus telephone service – there is a quick and easy phone service which keeps you in touch with the latest job vacancies and helps you find the job that’s right for you. Tel: 0845 6060 234.
Training and improving your skills
For more information visit our training opportunities area.
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