Finding a Job on UK Job Boards
Written by admin on November 22nd, 2010Copyright (c) 2009 Ianson Internet Marketing
One of the fastest ways to find a good and well paid job is through online Job Boards and Jobsites. For all kinds of work in all sectors of industry you are more likely to find something suitable in London. Whatever position you are searching for through the internet, via telephone enquiry, newspapers, jobcentre plus or by recommendation from a friend or current colleague, you have an equal opportunity to find a suitable position for yourself with the right determination and attitude. Similarly there are many opportunities across the UK in big cities such as Birmingham, Coventry, Cardiff, Southampton, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow. You will find it more difficult however to find opportunities in rural areas or the countryside.
In the UK there are many services offering employment such as high street employment agencies, local and national newspapers, recruitment companies, jobcentreplus, e-work services but the greatest method is by online recruitment agencies. There are many big players but also many smaller niche market companies who specialise in all industries and sectors of business. The majority offer free registration for candidates. Just upload your CV/Resume and complete the tick boxes on what you are looking for, what region of the country, what package and salary you hope to get and what sectors of industry. The more flexible you are the more chance you have of finding something suitable. If you are a sales professional then you could go into any industry with the right training and product knowledge. Many offer a job by e-mail service where they will match your requirements on a regular basis and send you the information. It is then up to you which positions you choose to apply for.
There are many specialists Job sites which can be found through search engines Google, Yahoo and MSN that may be more suitable if you want to focus on a particular role such as sales. Don’t necessarily go for the big players but the smaller websites often offer a more personal service. Remember that they are only the advertiser though and will not deal with particular vacancies, you will need to contact the companies direct for more information about specific jobs.
Many Jobsites have in excess of 20,000 vacancies on offer so where else can you find such volumes of opportunity. The most important thing is planning and preparation. Ensure you CV/Resume is up to date and written professionally. In the current climate there will be many candidates for every role so try and stand out. List your achievements and work history but within reason. If you have had many jobs for short periods of time then do not list them all. Stick to the facts and do not make up anything. You may well get caught out.