How to find A Job
Once you’ve decided on your career, narrow down the job seeking process by selecting a sector you want to work in.
Every industry – from advertising to zoology – has its own trade magazines with job pages at the back.
Many of these aren’t available at the newsagents, so check out a directory called BRAD that lists all UK publications. Most trade mags except telephone orders. Alternatively, call the industry body or authority for a list.
Local papers tend to publish general vacancies. But the nationals have different types of job ads according to the day of the week. All the national papers can be found at zen.co.uk.
For those who want to job search over the phone, call Employment Service Direct (08456 060 234). You tell them your qualifications and they go through a database for suitable full or part-time vacancies. Lines open weekdays 9am-6pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm.
How to find a job
For those who want to job search over the net, visit totaljobs.com, reed.co.uk or revolver.com.
Think creatively. Finding out who’s advertising positions gives you an idea of local companies and what they do.
Even if that particular post doesn’t suit you, it’s worth calling them up to see if there are other vacancies. Contact the personnel department of large companies or the owner of small to medium-sized businesses.
Deciding what to do:
• make a list of your talents and interests. What were your favourite subjects at school?
• write down five strengths and weaknesses and refer to them when considering careers. For instance, if you’re impatient, forget a career in teaching.
• do a brainstorming session of all the jobs you’d like to do, from your dream job; such as being a pop star; down to the most realistic.
• research ways of getting into sectors that interest you. Talk to anyone you know who works in them. Get on the internet. Contact companies and ask speak to personnel about how to get started.
Find a mentor. If you have a real passion for a job, see if you can find someone who has done really well in the field and seek their advice.
You could even ask to ‘shadow’ them for a while. Start by asking your parents or friends’ parents if they know of anyone who could help. If you can’t find someone through personal contacts, identifying a person via the relevant magazines or trade organisation. LS
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