Ok, so benefits have been changing as you all know. Also i'd like to apologise for any typos, i type too fast in the first place but the keyboard im using is in a public workspace where i like & has had food dropped on it so some of the keys don't really work or they stick & excessively add one letter.
I'v been switched over from Income Support with Disability Premium over to ESA - Employment & Support Allowance. ESA is entirely new & means you get put on something called the work program, there are different companies working with the jobcentre to get things done, i've been assigned to Serco/Interserve
just had my first meeting with them at their office behind Doncaster Jobcentre, I'm required to email them my CV, I don't have a formal one so i'll be emailing over links to profiles i've made on job sites.
THE WORK PROGRAMME
3 phases Engage, Enable & Empower.
ENGAGE is upto 16 weeks,. working with a personal adviser looking at your personal situation to find out whats been stopping you from getting work & what kind of employment you'll be looking for. You'll work together on job searches - aiming to find the right kind of work as quickly as possible.
I'm currently on this phase of the proggramme, my adviser at Interserve suggested we look for placements before actual work as a way to ease me into it, i like & agree with this plan.
next meeting is on the 14th feb.
Friday, 8 February 2013
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Application Forms
total jobs:
- Sample:
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cv-and-cover-letter/application-sample - what employers want:
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/application-form-questions-one - what to write:
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/application-forms-two - checklist:
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/application-form-checklist - get creative with it:
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/get-creative-with-your-job-application
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
direct.gov stuff
job seeking home page: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/index.htm
Things i need to know about NOW:
Things i need to know about NOW:
- Planning your jobhunt:
<http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/Helpapplyingforajob/DG_173648>
Note: the link above isn't about planning a job hunt, its more asking questions about your life in prep for your CV.... before it suggests taking the job seeker self-assessment thing. - Writing a CV:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/Helpapplyingforajob/DG_173655 - Showing Transferrable Skills:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/Helpapplyingforajob/DG_173725 - Find Careers, Learning & Skills Advice:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/GetLearning/DG_072072
- Job Seekers self assessment Quiz:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/jsaq.dsb
Note: Very Useful advice underneath the questions. - Getting that job: making the most of your skills:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/Helpapplyingforajob/DG_173721 - Where to look for Jobs:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/Helpapplyingforajob/DG_174460 - Letters & Job Application Forms:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/Helpapplyingforajob/DG_173634
Sunday, 15 July 2012
Saturday, 14 July 2012
CV Advice
National Careers Advice Service: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/cvs/Pages/default.aspx
- Build a CV:
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/tools/cv/Pages/default.aspx - What to put in each section: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/cvs/Pages/sectionbysection.aspx
- CV Formats
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/cvs/Pages/formats.aspx - Top 5 CV Pitfalls to Avoid:
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/aboutus/newsarticles/Pages/news-cvpitfalls.aspx - Write a covering letter:
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/cvs/Pages/writeacoveringletter.aspx - FAQs about CV's
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/cvs/Pages/faq.aspx
Total Jobs: http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications
- CV Checklist:
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/cv-checklist - 10 Steps to a successful CV:
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/successful-cv - How to Market Yourself:
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/how-to-market-yourself - Right CV for the right Job:
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/news/send-the-right-cvs-to-the-right-jobs-065 - What should I write:http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/personal-statement
- Make a VIDEO CVhttp://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/how-to-make-a-video-cv
- 10 CV mistakes to avoid
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/10-cv-mistakes-to-avoid - Funny CV Mistakes: http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/funny-cv-mistakes-bloopers
- Cv Templates: http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/which-cv
- Cover Letter Examples & Templates: http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/how-to-write-a-cover-letter
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