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Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and services online.

Produced by the Central Office of Information, Directgov provides information from across UK government departments on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.

 

The site also brings together an increasing number of online government services to make your life easier - from booking a driving test and taxing your car to renewing your passport or applying for a student loan.


Their jobs and skills search is a service provided by Jobcentre Plus, available through the Directgov website.

 

The jobs and skills search provides searches for jobs, training courses, career information, voluntary work and childcare providers. Information is provided by Jobcentre Plus and its partners as follows:

  • Around 400,000 jobs are available from Jobcentre Plus.
  • Around 900,000 training courses are available from learndirect.
  • Around 800 descriptions of careers are provided by Connexions.
  • Information on childcare providers are provided by ChildcareLink Information on voluntary work opportunities are provided by do-it (part of YouthNet UK).

Visit the Directgov Job Search website for more information|.

 

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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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