Jobs and Careers

CVs and Job Searching

Alec's Free CV, JobSearch, Interview and Careers Advice
This is a commercial site but includes free advice and examples of CV formats (select 'CV Tips') plus hints on job searching.
http://www.alec.co.uk/ index.htm

CV Builder
Helpful information from Directgov about what to include in your CV and also a link to 'Create Your CV online'. Follow the instructions and build your own CV or use one of the CV templates.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/ en/ YoungPeople/ Workandcareers/ Index.htm

How to Interview
This site is full of lots of advice to help you prepare for your interview including how to present yourself, how to deal with questions and what to consider before you go. If you subscribe by email you can also get a free interview course and newsletter and receive sample interview questions, advice and tips direct to your PC.
http://www.howtointerview.com/

Intute: Virtual Training Suite
Free online tutorials for adult learners. One of the topics is job searching. Here you will find information on employment agencies, careers advice, finding a job, applying for a job and interviews.
http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/ acl/

The Windmills Virtual Career Coach
This site offers various tools and games to enable you to assess the skills you possess and will give you lots of key words to use in your application.
http://www.windmillsonline.co.uk/ interactive/

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Page last updated: 8 February 2012