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KEEP IN TOUCH:
HoW TO FIND
EMPLOYMENT
Once your child is over the age of 18, Let the Search Begin!
they can enter full-time employment So, your child is now prepared and ready to
should they decide that is the right secure their dream job? The below websites
pathway for them to take. Embarking can support them in both finding active job
on the search for a new job can inspire roles to apply for but also developing their
a lot of complex feelings. One minute own personal skills and attributes to increase
they are excited about the possibility their appeal to potential employers. Don’t
of fulfilling their next steps and getting forget, the current job market is extremely
competitive, and candidates need to stand
a paying job at the company of their out, developing their employability skills while
dreams. The next, they are completely job searching and applying can really help
overwhelmed by the whole process your child submit an application with the
and wondering how they will ever get WOW factor!
everything done or where to even start!
Job Search Engines:
The good news is: Whether your child is looking www.totaljobs.com
for their first job, thinking about making a www.gov.uk/find-a-job
major career change, or just hoping to try
something different, there’s a light at the www.indeed.co.uk
end of the job search tunnel—and you can www.wmjobs.co.uk
support them every step of the way! www.monster.co.uk
www.jobs.nhs.uk
Before job searching even begins, ask your
child the following questions to ensure they are apply.army.mod.uk
prepared for the process that lays before them: Personal Development:
1. Do you know the type of www.princes-trust.org.uk
jobs you want to apply for? www.youthemployment.org.uk
2. Have you considered the distance barclayslifeskills.com/young-people
you can travel and how you will www.catch-22.org.uk/youth-employment
get to and from any future jobs? www.gov.uk/government/collections/helping-
3. Have you considered whether you young-people-into-work
want to work full time or part time? If you or your child have any questions,
4. Have you researched the companies or would like further advice and guidance,
contact Careers Worcs for free on
you are interested in working for?
0300 666 3 666 or email
5. Is your CV up to date? careersworcs@worcestershire.gov.uk
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