Job LeadsJob Leads

Objectives: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 LeadsJob 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 JobsMethods of Finding Jobs

Newspapers

30%

Jobcentres

12%

Agencies

5%

Internal

7%Other

9%

SPECULATIVE

35%

Where to find potential Where to find potential employersemployers

1. Newspapers2. Learning and Skills

Council ‘s3. Employment Agencies4. Friends/relatives/

neighbours5. Yellow Pages6. Local Libraries7. Networking8. Internet9. Jobcentres10. Speculative

approaches

11 Advertisements in shop windows

12 Adult Directions13 Jobseekers

Direct14 Trade Journals15 Trade fairs16 TV/Local Radio

Stations17 Business

Directories18 Eyes/Ears19 Newspaper

Articles20 Careers

Guidance

NewpapersNewpapers

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 pagesYellow 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 LocalThomson’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 !

AgenciesAgencies

For best results, consider

REGISTERING with several agencies, remember – a temporary job can sometimes lead to permanent work.

Careers Office & Adult Careers Office & Adult GuidanceGuidance

Although the Careers Office is for under 18’s,

They alsoprovide 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 MouthWord 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 DirectJob Seekers Direct “A Telephone Job

Matching Service”

Available to you from:

9am – 6 pm Monday to Friday

9am – 1pm Saturdays

Tel: 0845 Tel: 0845 60602346060234

An Advisor will inform you of Full-time and part-time vacancies that are available

The InternetThe Internet You can access the

Jobcentre Plus websites at:

www.jobcentreplus.gov.ukOr www.direct.gov.uk

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 MSky Television – Channel M

Accessing this channel allows a specific job search facility

To access it enter 203 on your remote

Or Visit

www.channelm.cwww.channelm.co.uko.uk

Friends ReunitedFriends Reunited

Another useful website to access jobs through . . .

www.friendsreunitedjobs.co.uk

With over 200000 jobs live on their jobs board

Professional & Trade JournalsProfessional & 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 DirectoriesBusiness Directories

‘Kelly’s Business Directory’ – Gives information about companies based in the UK.

This can also be accessed via the Internet at:

www.kellysearch.cwww.kellysearch.comom

County TrainingCounty Training

“ Helping you . . . .Helping you . . . .

To help yourself”To help yourself”