Job Leads

Objectives:  List at least five different sources of job leads  Use alternative methods to uncover suitable leads  Discuss findings as a group at the end of the session

Job Leads  What is a Job Lead?  Definition..... “A job lead can be defined as any person or organisation who may be able to offer you a job”.

Methods of Finding Jobs Newspapers 30% Jobcentres 12% Agencies 5% Internal 7% Other 9% SPECULATIVE 35%

Where to find potential employers 1. Newspapers 2. Learning and Skills Council ‘s 3. Employment Agencies 4. Friends/relatives/ne ighbours 5. Yellow Pages 6. Local Libraries 7. Networking 8. Internet 9. Jobcentres 10. Speculative approaches 11Advertisements in shop windows 12Adult Directions 13Jobseekers Direct 14Trade Journals 15Trade fairs 16TV/Local Radio Stations 17Business Directories 18Eyes/Ears 19Newspaper Articles 20Careers Guidance

Newpapers  Don’t just look in the SITUATIONS VACANT  Read the ADVERTS – they give a good source of contacts for speculative letters and phone calls

Yellow pages  Don’t just turn to the section you require. Look at the CLASSIFICATION INDEX at the back. It gives over 30 pages of business categories that can help you decide on what jobs you apply for Don’t just stick to the large adverts – small companies need staff just as much as their larger competitors

Thomson’s Local  Use the COMMUNITY PAGES for ideas.  Remember VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS – This type of work could lead to a job and is a good way of developing your experience – Looks good on your CV too !

Agencies  For best results, consider REGISTERING with several agencies, remember – a temporary job can sometimes lead to permanent work.

Careers Office & Adult Guidance  Although the Careers Office is for under 18’s, They also provide guidance for adults. Specialist help is available together with advice on training and career changes. To see them, arrange an appointment through your local jobcentre

Word of Mouth  Make this work for you – but don’t be too pushy  Remember to keep reminding FRIENDS/RELATIVES etc. that you are keen to get back to work.  Explain –  HOW they can help;  WHAT you are looking for;  WHAT your specific SKILLS are.

Job Seekers Direct  “A Telephone Job Matching Service”  Available to you from:  9am – 6 pm Monday to Friday  9am – 1pm Saturdays  Tel:  An Advisor will inform you of Full-time and part- time vacancies that are available

The Internet  You can access the Jobcentre Plus websites at:  Or   These sites contain full details of all Jobcentre Plus vacancies.  Utilise the internet to search alternative “Job Sites” – details of other sites are available - Ask a member of staff for more details

Sky Television – Channel M  Accessing this channel allows a specific job search facility  To access it enter 203 on your remote Or Visit 

Friends Reunited  Another useful website to access jobs through... With over jobs live on their jobs board

Professional & Trade Journals  Specialises in specific types of work and will advertise jobs in that particular field – for example  Look in ‘Construction News’ for jobs in, and related to, the Building and Construction Industry

Business Directories  ‘Kelly’s Business Directory’ – Gives information about companies based in the UK.  This can also be accessed via the Internet at: 

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