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About Jobs Fairs
WHAT IS A JOBS FAIR? A jobs fair provides opportunities for jobseekers to meet with many employers at one event. Attendees can chat with recruiters from a variety of companies, learn about their company, their application process, job openings and career opportunities, and may even have the chance for a mini on-the-spot job interview. Those […]
JOBS: Business Support Officer Vacancy at Bristol City Council
Business Support Officer Job description Full Time, Permanent Location: Bristol Community Links North, Lanercost Road, Southmead, Bristol. The Links service currently operates from 2 locations across the city. You will be predominantly based in one of the 2 main Link buildings but will be required to be flexible on location depending on the operational needs […]
Sector Qualifications
If you know what job you want, a lot of colleges and training organisations will offer free or low-cost qualifications directly relating to your career path. They could even provide free occupational certification such as SIA licences for security work and CSCS cards for construction. You can learn useful practical information for example, hospitality and […]
Work Experience
Work experience enables you to test out a career and build skills, and within a competitive jobs market proven skills can help you to secure a job. Internships, work placements and volunteering are great ways to impress employers. If you don’t have a lot of experience of a workplace or a new workplace, work experience […]
Starting a Business
If you’d like to start a business there are support organisations in Bristol and the West of England that can help. You might need help working out what your business should be, refining it with an expert, making a business plan and accessing specific support like legal or finance. From the beginning to existing businesses […]
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are jobs, with all the benefits – pay, holiday, sick pay, and they have the addition of training alongside your work in a work-related qualification. You can either be employed in a new job as an apprentice, or you can gain extra skills in your existing role by enrolling on an apprenticeship when already […]
Employability Support
Employability is all about the skills which can help you get a job. That’s things like finding jobs to apply for, writing a CV, how to fill in an application form and ways you can do well at interviews. Here is a free online course which will encourage you to think about how to build […]
Basic Skills
Know your skills! It’s important to know that you have skills. Employers might talk about them in a different way to how you recognise them. Identify your skills You can find out more about yourself and how you can talk and write about your transferable skills with online resources and quizzes: Lifepilot : Jobs by […]
Good Habits
When you’re looking for a job, it’s a good idea to keep organised and get into good habits around your research and job applications to avoid unnecessary stress. Mind and Body Try and do some sort of exercise each day, even if it’s just a short walk or some exercise in your home. You can […]
