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Blighter
20-02-2009, 16:04
Where do you look when searching for a new job/career?

I normally just look about online. If I want something specific then I go to the company's website, or a site like totaljobs.com.

My dad keeps insisting that I go to town to get a local newspaper and he won't have it that they list the exact same jobs on their website... grr!! ;D
Del Lardo
20-02-2009, 16:10
Depending on your experience and what you're looking for....

Job Center
Walk around local shopping center looking for adverts
Monster
Specialist recruitment agents
Job section in The Times

Last time I used a specialist recruiter though no idea how you find them as he found me.
Jingo
20-02-2009, 16:14
Are you looking for inspiration or do you have an idea of what you are looking for?


If the former I would scout around sites like Monster, Jobsite, pop into local recruitment agency et al.

If it's the latter I would undertake some research on local companies in that field - find some details about recruitment and compare them across companies etc.
Blighter
20-02-2009, 16:37
I'm looking for inspiration tbh, haven't got the foggiest what I want to do :(

Have been looking around quite a few job websites today, including the local ones and have sent off my CV to a few people. Hopefully I'll get at least one reply :p
Blighter
20-02-2009, 16:39
Apparently you even need previous Petrol Station Shop Assistant experience to be a Petrol Station Shop Assistant ;D How does one start off on a career ladder nowadays? ;D
Haly
20-02-2009, 16:42
I used to find totaljobs.com was good for inspiration personally. It's how I ended up in my previous job (criminal record checks for Canadian companies, but based in Swansea) and I'd never have thought of it if I hadn't seen the advert ;D
Blighter
20-02-2009, 16:53
Wow, that does sound rather inspirational ;D
BBx
20-02-2009, 16:58
Monster has just upgraded its site... personally I think its navigation is now awful :/ be careful if you upload your details on there... remember what happened in the press recently!

Totally depends on what sort of work you want to do. If I were you I would look on TJ/Monster/Jobsite etc, but I would advise you to do something that you will be able to build on as a career - these days experience is a big thing. :)

I regret not doing that myself, what did you study/enjoy?

BB x
Blighter
20-02-2009, 17:08
Didn't really study anything tbh, left school at 16 after my GCSEs and been in retail since. Obviously that was a big mistake but not much I can do about that now.

I'm studying web design on a home learning course but am actually just looking for a temp job for now as I've moved house just can't afford to work at my current job with the amount I'm paying on travel :(
BBx
20-02-2009, 17:54
What was your last job? did you want to do similar?

BB x
Blighter
20-02-2009, 18:18
Worked (Well, still work) at Blacks as a Supervisor. fun job, love it, but not enough money.

There is a place going for a Retail Admin Support (ordering, arranging external stuff, etc) at a Cotswold near me so might go for that for now :)
cleanbluesky
20-02-2009, 18:51
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I found a cool youtube video on how to get a job.
jmc41
21-02-2009, 13:40
You could try a recruitment fair, they're normally for grads but that doesn't mean you won't still be able to pick up something if you don't mind working your way up.

Also, can always try going up the tree at Blacks and maybe you'll get headhunted for somewhere else :)