2. Introduction
• When you first start looking for
work, you will be reading through a
lot of job adverts.
• Where do you find job adverts?
• What information should be
contained in a job advert?
3. Applying for Work Placement
• During this course, you will be applying to different companies for work
experience.
• This process is simple:
1. Identify a type of job that you might like to do.
2. Research employers that offer that type of work.
3. Contact the employer and ask if they would take you on.
• Employers don’t generally advertise for work placement
opportunities
4. Applying for Paid Work
• Applying for paid work is slightly different…
• You can either contact the employer yourself to ask if they
have any vacancies or…
• You can respond to a job advert.
• Adverts can be found online, in newspapers & magazines, in
shop windows, Job Centre, radio & television, and college.
5. Job Adverts
• Job adverts will usually contain all the information that
you need to know about the job that you are applying for:
• Job Title
• Salary
• Brief Job Description
• Requirements (such as key qualifications or skills you
must have)
• How to apply
• Closing Date
6. Job Adverts
• It is really important that you read a job advert correctly.
• There is no point applying for a position (no matter how amazing it looks)
if you don’t have the qualifications or experience they are looking for.
• If you do meet the requirements and decide to apply, you must follow the
application process properly:
• If you are asked for your CV, make sure you send it with a cover letter!
• If you are asked to complete an application form, make sure you
complete it fully!
7. Summary
• Job adverts are incredibly useful documents for both employers and
potential employees.
• When looking for work, don’t limit your search to the internet!
• Some companies still prefer to put adverts in their shop window or in
newspapers.
• Read the advert carefully and if you meet the requirements, follow the
instructions carefully to apply!
