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Where to find a job

Job hunting can take time - but don't be put off! Everyone looking for work goes through the same process. So, where should you start?

The internet

A good starting point for job hunting is searching the internet. Jobcentreonline is an easy way to access many current job vacancies. There are also many job websites with hundreds of new vacancies added every day.

Recruitment agencies

The great thing about recruitment agencies is they have a vested interest in having employers pick one of their candidates. Telephone or call into your local job agency to make sure that you are optimising your chances of getting work.

Exploring hidden jobs and networking

It is estimated that only a small percentage of all available jobs are ever publicly advertised, making speculative approaches highly worthwhile. If you are interested in working for a particular employer, write to them or go to their website to see if they have posted vacancies. To find out more about speculative approaches and networking please read the following:

Newspapers and magazines

Newspapers and magazines are also a source of vacancies. Business sections and general articles can be useful as sources of information about growth sectors and for contact names. Most industries have professional associations that publish trade journals, which are useful for finding jobs.

Careers and job fairs

Careers Service NI, local Jobs and Benefits offices/JobCentres and other organisations arrange regular events which give job seekers the chance to speak directly to employers about opportunities. Jobs fairs are an excellent way to find out about jobs in your area, pick up application forms and even secure an interview there and then. At the very least, these events will help you build useful contacts as well as gain industry and company knowledge.

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