Employment/Training Websites

There are 7 major websites to use when looking for work:-
1. www.worktrain.gov.uk
2. www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
3. www.fish4jobs.co.uk
4. www.3wjobs.co.uk
5. www.jobsite.co.uk
6. www.sector1.net
7. www.e4s.co.uk

1 & 2. Are maintained by the job centre network and are continually updated every time a job becomes available. They are both very simple to navigate and have sections on occupational information, advice on writing CV’s and completing job applications.

3. Is a website bringing together all the vacancies notified to the national and local press. It is also updated continually and has useful occupation sections.

4. Provides a job search facility and a full UK job agency directory with website links.

5. Another job search website which will email you details of jobs as they become available

6. This website brings together advertisments for jobs in the public sector e.g. local authorities and hospitals.

7. A jobsite offering a wide range of the latest student jobs, part time, temporary and graduate jobs. The site is dedicated to helping students and young people find work.

Another useful site is that provided by the Evening Gazette which enables you to put your CV online.
www.icTeesside.co.uk
This is based on a unique database called a 'match-motor'.
And compares your CV with all the jobs in the system.

There are 2 local agencies which have helped students get into temporary employment, which can lead to permanent jobs.
These are:
www.angelhr.org
www.manpower.co.uk
both are situated in the town centre and you should contact them within the last 6 weeks of your time at college.

Temporary work can provide a good route into a permanent job and will give you experience to help you decide what you what you want to do.

If you are planning to apply for management trainee posts e.g. Retail Management, Banking etc. you should be aware that there could be application deadlines, so it is very important to research these via the internet.

Another good source for finding jobs is the local Northern Echo newspaper on a Wednesday.

Other useful websites when looking for work:
www.businesslink.co.uk Support for starting up in business
www.shell-livwire.org Supporting young people who have ideas for self-employment
http://3wjobs.com