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Help & Advice

Here you can find information, help and advice on preparing for a new job; including writing a CV and interview help.
 
When you apply for work you will usually be asked to fill in an application form, as well as provide a CV.  It is important to fill in all the information in the application form.

Writing a CV

A CV (curriculum vitae) or a résumé is a short list of facts about you and your work history, skills and experience. A good CV is important when looking for work.
 
In your CV you should include:
  • your name
  • your address
  • your phone number
  • your email address (if you have one)
  • your work history (don’t leave gaps between dates, employers will want to know what you have done between jobs)
  • your formal qualifications
  • you interests and other skills (for example computer skills)
  • you references (past employers or people who can provide a personal reference)
For more help on writing a CV, you can visit the below websites:

Visit the DirectGov website section: Writing a CV.

Visit the Work Smart website section: Your CV.

Interview help

Being invited to an interview means your application must have made a good impression.  Now you need to prepare yourself for the interview to make sure you are successful at this stage. 
 
For help with preparing for an interview, you can visit one of the below websites:

Visit the DirectGov website for help preparing for an interview.

Visit the Nextstep website for help preparing for an interview.

Helpful Phone Numbers:

For help writing a CV or looking for a job, you can call JobCentre Plus Telephone Jobsearch, a JobCentre Plus service.
 
JobCentre Plus Telephone Jobsearch: 0845 606 0234*
 
Monday- Friday 8am-6pm
 
For help and advice on careers, learning and work in multiple languages, you can call Next Step. 

Next Step: 0800 100 900*

Monday-Sunday 8am-10pm
 
If you live in England and are aged 13-19 (or 13-25 if you have a learning difficulty or disability) and want help finding work or careers advice, call Connexions Direct.
 
Connexions Direct: 0808 001 3219*
 
Monday-Sunday 8am to 2am
 
(*Helplines will be answered in English. Ask if there is an interpreter available.)

 

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