Can anyone recommend a good Jobs website?

Gembo_2

Thanks guys and gals, some firm and fair advice!
I am going to sign up with a few agencies on Monday, was wary of them in the past due to friends' experiences but have nothing to lose I suppose!
I do adjust my CV to suit applications, and point out the positive aspects of what work experience I actually have, but I think a bit more clever re-wording might help!
oh and I have an interview with the Royal Bank of Scotland in September, so is not all despair anymore!
I'll be sure to let you know when I get employed!
thanks for all of your insights.
Gembo

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oh and I have an interview with the Royal Bank of Scotland in September, so is not all despair anymore!I'll be sure to let you know when I get employed!thanks for all of your insights.
Gembo

Good luck with the interview Gembo - always a good tip to have a good read through a company's website before the interview so you can drop in a few RBS facts you know about....I would even take in a few print-outs from the website to show them at the interview, to show them you have "done your research" and are keen to get involved with the company!

Good Luck! ;D

Savvy_Sue

I am going to sign up with a few agencies on Monday, was wary of them in the past due to friends' experiences but have nothing to lose I suppose!
I do adjust my CV to suit applications, and point out the positive aspects of what work experience I actually have, but I think a bit more clever re-wording might help!
oh and I have an interview with the Royal Bank of Scotland in September, so is not all despair anymore!
I'll be sure to let you know when I get employed!
thanks for all of your insights.
Gembo

Yes, all the very best with the interview and any others you get.

Agencies do vary, but the good ones are good, for both individuals and companies. I found that if I was clear about what I wasn't prepared to do (telesales!), they would soon tell me if they could help or not. For temping, I'd say it's worth asking them about the companies where they have regular placements as well, and see if they are the kind of companies you want to work for. For example I know our local Randstad has someone who specialises in charities, NFP and similar placements. And in praise of Randstad, they only ever sent me one dud when I used them regularly for temps.

If you are struggling to get interviews, start by checking your applications rigorously to eliminate all spelling mistakes and write in grammatical English. If you need help in that area, don't be afraid to admit it and find a friend to help. Even if you don't think you need help, get a few applications checked to make sure!

If you are unsuccessful at interviews, think back yourself about what questions you might have fluffed. And practice with a friend! Or your Mum / Dad / other relative. I know you will feel a wally, but better a wally with a job than a wally without! Ask around, see if you know someone who recruits, even occasionally, and see if they will give you a mock interview.

Expect a question on equal opportunities, know what it means, think how it should impact on the company you're applying to. You should get a chance to ask a question yourself - make it good! NOT how much leave you'll get or whether the starting salary might be increased for a good candidate. One which starts "I see from the website that the company is ... " might be good. "... committed to reducing its environmental impacts / opening an office in Timbuctoo / working towards Investors in People ... How do you see this affecting staff joining the company at this time?" But do make sure that that information isn't on the website already.

For office jobs (which is where this one started), dress smartly, never outrageously, but striking can be good! I'd hesitate to give advice on what kind of shirt and tie a chap should wear - case the joint beforehand if you can and see what the staff are wearing! - but no-one ever forgot the pinky-red jacket I used to wear to interview!

saveaholic_3

Have you tried https://www.jobsgopublic.co.uk. It lists public sector jobs of all levels.

sevlow

As a IT contractor I regularly have to serch for new contracts.

My advice is do not shy away from shot or long fixed term contracts - they can often lead to perminant positions. many of the job istes allow you to post yor cv and a covering letter online and tag it with keywords. Agencies then search these database to pick up on prospective candidates. Good ones are;
https://www.jobsite.co.uk
https://www.cwjobs.co.uk
https://www.gisajob.com

Get you CV on these asap. Next develop a list of keywords and search these sites daily using them. For example office mager/office administaror - whatever is suitable for you. Use the websites application systems to quickly get you cv off the people. Recruitement agencies work quickly so you need to do this daily.

Secondly use google to seach for your nearest local authorities inclusing the small ones - I use Birmingham, W'ton, Nottingham, Burton, Tamworth, Cannock etc. Agian look out for the fixed term posts. With la's you will allways have to complete an application form and you MUST address how you can meet the jobs key skills. If you press all the right buttons you WILL get an interview.

Finally tyy any of the sevices websites for example police and ambulance and other sites like DVLA, DSA or any other which may have offices near you.

seate74

I'm a personnel manager who has recently found a new job. So I've seen the job market from both angles. My main tip is what worked for me. Make a list of local/national companies/organisations that you think might employ people with the skills you have. Search for them on google etc to find websites. Alot of big firms have a vacancies section on their websites. So you can search for a job without leaving home. I would recommend local council sites/ nhs/charities/universities and larger companies. I found my new job by registering on my local county council website. They even had a facility to register what you are looking for and they email you the vacancies as they arise.

As a personnel manager who recruits staff my main tip would be to big up your skills. I'm not telling you to expand on the truth but don't be afraid to emphasise the experience you do have.

Good Luck