paulr

I'm looking for a new job for the first time in 16 years.

What websites do people use?

Any other good tips from finding a vacancy, to my CV, to the interview.

Thanks
Paul.

toneh

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Depends what you do for a living ,

adamb87

i am currently job hunting. first time i have been unemployed and gotta say its a horrible feeling having no purpose in life. its only my 4th day in as well !! all i have been doing is signing up to as many job agencies as i can and apply for as much as i can. i am a plumber so have traded my car in and bought a berlingo van with a view of trying to establish a business of my own. cant stand being at home all day. cant understand how scroungers can put up with it !!

paulr

Logistics, warehouse supervisor.

ronjeramy

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Total jobs is one I use.

toneh

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On occasions when I've needed work I've just got the laptop and phone book out and rung round and its always worked.
As with a lot of jobs it's right place and right time
And it may be the case that a company is thinking of hiring but you can just get your foot in before they advertise vacancies

Good luck trying to find something mate , just be relentless and try not to let it get you down

hodgy0_2

maybe try and find out if there are job websites dedicated for the line of work you are in

i know Law and IT, to name but two, have have dedicated Jobsites

but maybe in this climate the proactive approach (as mentioned above) is a better option

good luck Paul, ****ty time to be looking for a job

re CV, the only advice I have is, the older you are the shorter it should be

so, over 40 - 2 sides max

SinghSuperStud

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To echo above - most industries have their own specialised job boards.

For generic stuff use:

reed.co.uk
totaljobs
monster.com

jods

AMD Consultants LTD offer a CV service and they are bloody good. Not the cheapest but then again - would you ask your bin man to give you a heart bypass? PM me for details

jonc

I've used jobserve.co.uk.

chocolate_o_brian

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As above, ring around, speak to friends/family for word of mouth etc. CV should be precise and to the point, 2 pages max. Good covering letter selling yourself without arrogance should the position application depict it

Also, little known but if you are unemployed and claiming Jobseekers, you should/could be entitled to vouchers etc. for 'employment purposes'. I got a pair of steel to capped boots for my appreciation day before starting on the local Steelworks, and indeed a full suit/shoes from Burtons for my interview. They saw me as a genuine case so made sure I got what I was entitled to regards this.

Best of luck Paul, but NEVER apply for Bibby Distribution or DHL.

paulr

Thanks so far.

Torquemada

Yeah, I agree with yourself and CoB defo have to sell yourself to new employers. Looking for a new role is a job in itself! I would echo the same websites mentioned, Jobsite, Monster, Fish4.

Get in with all the local recruitment agencies who haven't folded already and get on that phone to HR depts for orgs who you can identify as having the types of roles you'd like to fill.

I've found that you have to make sure you do a certain number of applications per day if you want to secure some 'hits'.

My bro was logistics/goods in/out management but has had to take a really crap role elsewhere until he finds what is right for him as he prefers that to the dole any day!

Good luck mate and I hope it's not long before you find what you want.

Oh and on a last point, maybe try registering on LinkedIn and check the jobs and careers sections of company pages and groups. http://www.linkedin.com

Littleted

I got brother in law one within 3 hours.

DHL do franchise, if you fancy that ring them they ring you back.

OCADO the food people are always looking if you need to Plug the hole.
And Hermes the home delivery people, are also always looking part time full time, Find your local person and ring them, With a van also your a good asset

Gluck matey,

Torquemada

How's about Logistics Manager for Mclaren http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob...*2_*2_*2_*2_*2

damn, just seen that you're in Lincolnshire but there do appear to be lots of things on the Jobs section of LinkedIn from the quick look I just had. As before, good luck with the search.

Cheers,

Tom

bioforger

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Add Wincanton to the list of ones to avoid !

Lydia72

Every month our local paper does a 'Business News' supplement where companies talk about expansions, gaining large contracts etc. From that you can work out who is likely to be hiring new staff, send them a CV with a covering letter 'Congrats on your new contract' kind of thing.