Planning your job hunting - Jobcentre Plus
To find the job you want you need to look at your skills and the type of job you want to do. You then need to plan how you will go about looking for it.
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To find the job you want you need to look at your skills and the type of job you want to do. You then need to plan how you will go about looking for it.
The Department for Work and Pensions has produced two CV templates it recommends. Below is the one for construction workers.
The Department for Work and Pensions has produced two CV templates. The one below is recommended for care workers.
The Department for Work and Pensions has produced a factsheet to help you write that CV. Take a look to get your CV on track.
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The BBC has produced an advice video on how to get a job in manufacturing. Take a look to see if this is the area for you.
The BBC has produced an advice video on how to get a job in retail. Take a look to see if this is the area for you.