Welcome to the Webinar MyWorkSearch - Search for Jobs Presentation by: Jane Hatton
Aims of this webinar To explore a variety of ways to find that new job 2 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Programme Newspapers and journals Jobcentre Plus Job boards Recruitment agencies Networking Being pro-active Planning your strategy Summary 3 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Job seeking Identify strengths/skills Find appropriate job vacancies Job seeking Decide what jobs to go for Build your confidence Write a CV 4 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Newspapers and journals Local newspapers National newspapers Trade journals Online Library Jobcentre Plus 5 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Jobcentre Plus You can search for jobs online You can visit an office They can advise you of job fairs locally You can contact them by telephone They can tell you about various programmes you might be eligible for 6 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Job boards Wide range Free Some are generic, some specialise in certain industry sectors Some specialise in, e.g. disabled people or exmilitary Choose which ones to register on and upload your CV minor change and re-save every month Use the MyWorkSearch Job Finder to search for relevant published opportunities 7 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Recruitment agencies Choose a few. Use egold for executive search firms Are they registered with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)? Recruitment agencies Agree how you will keep in touch They will require a CV and may interview you Meet the consultant(s) face-to-face if you can You manage them. If not happy, leave 8 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Networking People you already know family, friends, colleagues, acquaintances Online networking e.g. LinkedIn, facebook, ecademy, twitter Face-to-face networking events 9 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Being pro-active Use MyWorkSearch Alert Data to research employers Decide which organisations you would like to work for Visit their website any jobs or job fairs coming up? Track vacancies on their website using Site Monitor Make contact with their HR department If you can, pop in for a chat, if not send speculative CV 10 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Planning your strategy Decide which of these methods you are going to use (the more the greater the chance of success) Plan your diary book in visits to Jobcentre Plus, any job fairs, any interviews Plan a daily or weekly schedule of regular activities using MyWorkSearch, looking at the jobs pages in various newspapers and journals, using online networking sites Use MyWorkSearch to keep a record of activities where you have applied, who you have sent speculative CVs to, and follow up as appropriate. 11 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
Summary There are many places where job vacancies are advertised or known about The more places you look, the more you ll find Be creative in using different methods Plan your activities Keep a record of your activities Good luck! 12 MyWorkSearch The UK s most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit
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Thank you for attending A link to download the slides will be emailed to you after the webinar To book on future webinars please see the Web training section in the Advice Centre Feedback is always welcome Please email us at webinar@myworksearch.co.uk with your comments or suggestions (include the webinar name in the subject) 14 MyWorkSearch The most powerful online jobseeker s toolkit