Job Interview Stuff

Total JObs: http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/interviews

• mistakes:
  http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/job-interview-advice/funny-job-interview-mistakes

Cover Letter Advice

total jobs

• Cover Letter Tips
  http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/cover-letter-tips
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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
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direct.gov stuff

job seeking home page: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/index.htm

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

Stafforce employee handbook

http://issuu.com/stafforce/docs/employee_handbook?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true

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

GumTree CV Checker:  http://www.cvchecker.com/gumtree/?id=283

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

Powerpoints for this

Action Planning for your future: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gx7r4nN-m1r5y7-n0NnxSWT00WJCdhJOWymgrt1Zrb8/

Modifying your CV: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iFa7AT_wn8k4HfeI7_WuMq4-IXJui8ykcNB4ingk3Rc/

CV

Personal Statement

Skills for your CV

Management Skills

Financial

Time Management & Organisational

Interpersonal

personal career building portfolio

describe personal qualities, skills, abilities, experience & knowledge can help in achieving goals

identify personal education & career opportunities for which a portolio can be used

ideas for personal statement

reasons for returning to study/work

what reason am i choosing the job/course i'm applying for


what have you gained from your recent/current studies
- confidence in my abilities
- increased people skills
- improved art skills
- evaluative skills much improved


Ultimate aim
- enjoy my job
- get a steady income
- be around art if possible



relevant previous experience (employment, voluntary, educational)
- boots
- identities
- wheatley CAN
- mums books

achievements




additional info