Careers and Job Hunting
Jobseekers in Staffordshire can look forward to more help and support on finding and applying for work thanks to the new Start2 service in libraries provided by Staffordshire County Council and Jobcentre Plus.
Trained library staff are offering information and signposting on all aspects of looking for and finding work. Jobseekers can drop in to their local library to check out the job section of local papers, use the internet for jobsearch, and use a range of online tools to match their skills with suitable jobs.
Jobcentre Plus Digital Champions are also on hand at certain times in certain libraries to offer support on using websites to help with job searching, producing effective CVs, filling in application forms, handling job interviews, etc.
The service also signposts people to relevant sources of information or specialist organisations, if they are entrepreneurs who want to start their own business or from small enterprises looking to expand.
With free WiFi available at all main libraries, free computer access, IT training and meeting rooms for work clubs, groups and businesses, Staffordshire’s libraries are playing an important role in boosting the help available to local people looking for work.
Start2 Work
Following these links will take you to external sites
Jobcentre plus| - the Department for Works and Pensions site containing thousands of online job vacancies nationwide, plus help with training in Europe, and offering employment advice for disabled people. There is also advice on how to apply for a job and applying for Job Seekers Allowance and getting Benefits Advice online.
West| Midlands Jobs - the place for local government jobs in Staffordshire and the wider region.
National Careers Service|
Alljobsuk| - gives links to websites for a wide range of job areas.
Fish4Jobs| - job advertisements.
Monster| - job vacancies in the UK and worldwide.
Reed| - for job vacancies, courses and careers advice
Total Jobs UK| - a very useful site that gives tips on writing your CV, as well as listing thousands of jobs. You can search by job title/sector, location, and company or agency.
CV Library| - upload your CV and businesses can find you.
Jobsite| - upload your CV and businesses can find you.
Indeed| - add your postcode and the sort of job you seek and the site searches for you.
The Guardian Jobs| - vacancies, and advice on job hunting and applications.
Job Search| - online job agency.
Jobserve| - Internet recruitment site.
learndirect| - take out a free online subscription to this learndirect service which can match your existing skills to jobs nationwide or provide information on what skills are necessary for a job you want.
LGJobs.com| - Local Government jobs.
NextStep| - free advice, information and guidance for those who are 20+ and seeking work, or wanting careers advice. They can also help those who wish to return to learning, or improve their skills.
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