Three sources of job vacancies are described: 1) Universal Job Match on Directgov, which is one of the UK's largest job vacancy databases and can be searched online. 2) Jobcentre Plus advisers, who can provide information on local job openings and help with applications. 3) Local newspapers, which advertise jobs and provide company news that can help individuals contact employers about potential openings before positions are advertised.

1. Job-searching
Skills

2. When you begin to
job-search…..
Do you know where to look?

3. • Through Jobcentre Plus
• Through newspapers
• On the internet
• By registering with recruitment
agencies
• In trade journals
• Through friends and other
people you know
• Approaching employers
• Online networks
• On your TV and mobile phone
Where to look for job vacancies?

4. Source 1 Example
Source 2 Example
Source 3 Example
Describe 3 possible sources of job vacancies and
provide examples from each. One of these sources
should be accessed via the Internet.
Task 1

5. The most successful
jobseekers are people who
don't give up in their
search and know all the
places to look for work.
There are a number of
ways you can search for
jobs, including online.
Where to look for job vacancies?

6. Directgov has one of the UK's largest databases
of job vacancies, which is updated constantly
(Universal Job Match). Search UJM to and find
a job to suit you using the jobs and skills search.
Many companies advertise jobs on the internet
through their own websites, recruitment websites
or online job boards owned by newspapers.
Where to look for job vacancies?
Search the internet

7. Jobcentre Plus advisers can tell you about jobs in your
local area and in other places. Once you find a job you’re
interested in, they will tell you how to apply.
If possible, they will ring the employer there and then to
arrange an interview or send you an application form.
To use the phone service ring: 0845 6060 234.
Lines are open between 8.00am and 6.00pm from Monday
to Friday and between 9.00am and 1.00pm on Saturdays.
Where to look for job vacancies?
Jobcentre Plus

8. Find out which day the local paper comes out and
the days it advertises jobs. Newspapers also keep
you up to date on which companies are moving
into the area and which are expanding.
You can use this information to apply to those
companies before they advertise to see if there
are any jobs available. You may want to contact a
company for more details about a job after
reading an article in the local press.
Where to look for job vacancies?
Local Newspapers

9. Recruitment agencies advertise short and long-term jobs
and some specialise in particular areas of work.
If you register with the relevant agencies in your local area
you’ll be kept up to date on the latest vacancies available.
Where to look for job vacancies?
Register with a recruitment agency

10. People you know can give you useful information about job
hunting. It’s worth talking to them about the type of work
you’re looking for, your skills and experience. They may know
about a suitable vacancy or think of you when they hear
about vacancies in the future. They may also be able to put in
a good word for you at the company where they work.
Networking events and conferences are also a good way of
meeting new contacts. Before attending the event, you
should think about what you want to get from it. You
should also take a few copies of your CV along with you.
Where to look for job vacancies?
Word of Mouth

11. A large number of jobs are never advertised, so it is
worthwhile contacting companies to ask if they have
any vacancies. A benefit of doing this is that you’re
not competing against a large group of people, like
you would if the job was advertised.
Employers are used to people asking questions about
jobs, so if they can find somebody without advertising
it saves them time and money.
Where to look for job vacancies?
Approaching employers

12. Some employers now use social
network sites such as Facebook and
Twitter to recruit new staff.
To take advantage of this, make sure
you’ve signed up with a relevant social
networking site and create a profile that
will impress potential employers.
Where to look for job vacancies?
Online Networks

13. Download the apps:
• www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
• www.pathway2work.co.uk/job-seekers
Where to look for job vacancies?
Mobile

14. • Jobcentre Plus
• Recruitment Agencies
• Training Providers (funded through
the Skills Funding Agency)
• Job-clubs
• Employment Resource Centre’s
• Programme Centres
• Online Networks
• Connexions
Support Networks to help secure
employment or training opportunities:

15. No Support Network Support available
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2
3
4
5
Describe the support networks that are available to
you to help you find work or training opportunities?
Support Networks to help secure
employment or training opportunities:

16. A career plan is a plan
that helps you determine
your skills and interests,
what career best suits
your talents, and what skills
and training you need for
your chosen career.
What is a Career Plan?

17. • To help you focus on what you want
to do and how to get there
• To help you determine your skills
and interests what career best suits
your talents
• To determine what skills and training
you need for your chosen career
• To outline your ambitions and set
yourself professional goals
The Purpose of a Career Plan is:

18. A career plan contains the
following information:
• Name
• Current Education and
Experience
• Current Skills & Interests
• Career Goal
• Requirements
• Plan to reach career goal:
(objectives)
• Time-scales
What does a Career Plan contain?

19. • Career goal
• Requirements
• Current skills and interests
• Plan to reach career goal
What does a Career Plan contain?

20. Name:
Current Education and Experience: Current Skills & Interests:
Career Goal: Requirements:
Plan to reach career goal: (objectives) Time-scales:
What Information is
on a Career Plan?

21. Name Date of Birth
Address
Current Education & Experience
Current Skills & Interests
Career Goal
Task
Create a career plan for yourself following appropriate
conventions regarding contents and layout.

22. Skills & Experience Requirements
DEVELOPMENT – Plan to reach career goals

23. Action To be Taken Target Date Date Completed

24. For More Information
For advice in how we can
help your with your job-search
Call: 0121 707 0550
E-mail: info@pathwaygroup.co.uk