17/02/2016

Directory Of Practical Info And Advice Published For Jobseekers

Following the news of a fall in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits, nidirect has compiled a directory of practical information and advice for anyone looking for a job.



Develop your skills

Whether you're a school leaver or someone looking to return to work, developing your skills can help you to gain confidence and the skills you need to get the job you want.

From further education colleges and universities, to improving your essential skills like maths and computing, there are lots of courses and programmes available. Visit our skills to succeed pages to find out more.

• Skills to succeed



Careers advice

If you've just left school or university, or maybe you've decided to change jobs, getting some careers advice can help you take that next step into employment.

• Careers Service



Visit your local job centre

Advisors at your local job centre can give you lots of help and support if you are looking for work. They can:

• help you to develop the skills and competence to become employable, if you are not 'job-ready'

• match you to suitable job opportunities

• jointly administer Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support and Incapacity Benefit in Jobs and Benefits Offices

You can find your local job centre at the link below.

• Find your local Jobs and Benefits Office



Applying for jobs

Job hunting can be nerve-racking, but there are things you can do to get prepared:

get your CV sorted and keep it up to date

speak to the Careers Service or your local job centre

read our advice on job application forms and interviews

You can find links below:

• CVs and cover letters

• Job application forms and letters

• Job interviews



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