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Job Profiles

Today, more than ever, there is a wide range of jobs available. So much so that It can be difficult to know which career path to go down. It could be that you know a bit about a job but you want to know more before deciding if you would like to do it.

 

Thankfully advice is at hand. Here you will find a list of websites that have job profiles. Not only will you be able to find our more about the jobs you are thinking of but also the qualifications and experience you will need, realistic rates of pay and crucially where to get further information so that you can take the next steps towards starting your new job.

 

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Prospects

The UK's official graduate careers website

Graduate Prospects has been bringing students, graduates and recruiters together in for over 30 years. It is our close working relationships with HECSU (the Higher Education Careers Services Unit), AGCAS (Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services), SCOP (the Standing Conference of Principals of Colleges) and Universities UK that allow us to maintain our status as the UK’s official graduate careers support service.

 

Visit the official Prospects website|

learndirect

Offers free independent careers advice over the phone, online and by e-mail

learndirect operates a network of more than 800 online learning centres in England and Wales, providing access to a range of e-learning opportunities. learndirect's flexible learning is available to individual adults wanting to improve existing skills or to learn new ones, and to employers looking for an innovative way to develop the skills of their workforce.

 

Since its launch in 2000 more than two million learners have enrolled on almost 4.5 million learndirect courses.

 

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Aimhigher

Aims to widen participation in higher education (HE)

Everyone has dreams and whatever your dream career, one thing is for sure - going into higher education (HE) to study will help make your dreams a reality. It will open up more possibilities than you imagined possible, and you'll have the time of your life into the bargain!

 

Whether you’re still at school, in work or unemployed, HE can improve your career prospects and help you find your dream job.With a vast range of courses, and many different ways of studying, we can help you explore all the options and choose the direction that’s just right for you.

 

Visit the official Aimhigher website|

 

 

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Episode 1: The Job Search
We look at the fundamentals of job seeking, working out what you want to do, how you want to work and how to make the first approach.

Episode 2: Your CV
This concentrates on the all important CV how to make sure it gets noticed, how to write one that employers will read and what mistakes to avoid

Episode 3: First Stage Interview
What to do when you hear youve bee short listed for an interview; how to prepare, what to say and what not to say when you get there.

Episode 4: Second Stage Interview
Some of the tougher decisions you will have to face in your job search how much do I want to get paid, Is it too soon to make the follow up call

Episode 5: Starting your new job
We will give you some advice on settling into your new job. Now you have got it, make the most of it with handy tips on preparing for your first day.

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