Finding work
Organise your job search, find suitable opportunities and focus your effort on applications that matter.
Make your job search manageable
Looking for work is easier when you treat it as a process. Decide what you are looking for, search in more than one place and keep track of the opportunities that matter to you.
Know what you are looking for
Think about the type of work, location, hours and industries you would realistically consider.
Search in more than one place
Use job websites, employer websites, local opportunities, contacts and organisations you are interested in.
Keep a record
Note the job title, employer, closing date, what you sent and whether you need to follow anything up.
Before you apply
- Read the whole advert, not just the job title.
- Check the location, hours and practical requirements.
- Look for the skills, experience and qualities the employer wants.
- Make sure the role is suitable before spending time on the application.
- Check the closing date and leave yourself enough time to apply properly.
Quality matters more than firing out applications
A smaller number of focused applications is usually more useful than sending the same CV or answers to every vacancy.
Build a stronger application
CVs and applications
Show clearly how your skills and experience match what the employer needs.
Get application help →Interviews
Prepare for the next stage if an employer invites you to interview.
Prepare for interviews →Work experience
Build examples and confidence if you need more experience to draw on.
Explore work experience →Need help with your next step?
A careers guidance practitioner can help you think through your options and prepare for work.