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	funding
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Education & Training > Get a job (the links below will take you online)
Contact recruitment agencies
	Agency Central Whether you’re a potential employee or an employer in need of staff, this site can put you in touch with a large number of different employment agencies in the UK, covering a wide range of different industries. Also has a job search facility.
	Agency Search As the name suggests, you can use this site to search for appropriate agencies to supply you with employees or find you a good job. You can search by specific areas of the country, different industry sectors or keywords. A useful resource.
	Directory of Recruitment Sites A site designed for job seekers to provide clear and simple access to sites offering large numbers of job vacancies. You can see what areas of the world the agency operates in, how many vacancies are available on the site and what industries they cover.
	UK Recruiter Directory A good set of links to sites that offer huge directories of recruitment agencies in the UK. From these sites you can access details of thousands of different agencies, searchable in a number of different ways and covering most different industry sectors.
Find a job
	Education Jobs This is a simple and easy to use site that allows you to search for jobs within education. You can choose the type of job you’re after and browse through all the relevant ads. Its fast to load and free to use. A good resource.
	Fish 4 Jobs A well designed site that can help you to find a job in specific areas of the country. You can select exactly what type of job you are looking for and find any relevant posts within your town or county. There are also a number of other resources.
	Gisajob The largest UK jobs site that provides details of tens of thousands of job vacancies all over the country. There are various ways of searching for jobs to suit you as well as loads of useful and easy to use resources for jobseekers and recruiters alike.
	Jobcentre This is the official government jobcentre website. It is packed with advice and information about finding a job and claiming benefits. You can also access the entire catalogue of available jobs that are advertised in jobcentres.
	Jobrunner - Links This page contains a good listing of websites that will be of great use if you’re looking for a job. There are links to loads of good job finding sites, company directories and professional associations covering a wide range of different industries.
	Monster This is the UK version of the international Monster career network. Lots of different features and functions can help you through the processes involved in getting a new job online or finding advice and information about different careers and skills.
	Prospects This is the UK's official graduate careers service. You can access a wide range of services online including careers advice and help with finding jobs, postgraduate courses and work experience. Worth registering as lots of employers also view the site.
	Total Jobs This is a big site that has thousands of jobs listed in range of industries and professions. You can register your CV with them and potential employers will be able to view it online. A very good employment website with loads to offer.
	Work Thing One of the better looking job sites from the UK. Work thing has now teamed up with massive European recruitment site Stepstone and consequently offers even more access to jobs than before. Covers lots of different industries and has plenty of resources.
Find voluntary work
	Do It A very good place to come if you are searching for voluntary work opportunities in the UK or abroad, full or part time. Contains an easy to search directory of thousands of opportunities in a huge variety of different places and jobs.
	Support 4 Learning - Voluntary Work This site contains a series of links and information about important resources for anyone considering organising voluntary work abroad with one of the many organisations specialising in such activities. Includes books, websites and organisations links.
	Volunteering This is the website of the National Volunteering Centre, form where you can learn about and apply for a loads of different volunteering opportunities, ranging from helping someone with their shopping, to using professional skills in developing countries.
	VSO VSO is an international development charity that works through the efforts of its volunteers. They offer the opportunity to share your skills with real people in developing countries and make an important difference in peoples lives.
Find work experience
	Doctor Job - Work Experience A graduate work experience site that offers information about work experience placements, the opportunity to read about other peoples experiences and the facility to search for a placement that suits your personal requirements.
	National Centre For Work Experience Come here to learn all about work experience. How to get it, what it involves and why you should bother with it all in the first place. There is also information for employers about the benefits of providing work experience opportunities.
	Support 4 Learning - Work Experience A good place to find information about work experience placements, internships and international exchanges. Full of lots of advice and links to a variety of organisations catering for everyone from school pupils to job seekers.
	Trans-National Consortium for Work Experience As its name suggests, this organisation was set up to act as a one-stop shop of expertise and advice on all aspects of work experience in seven European countries and encourage work placements abroad for undergraduates. A valuable resource.
Get a bank account
	A Directory of UK Banks This is a straightforward directory of all the UK's major banks. It includes all the main high street and online banks, including information about which banks are behind the online versions. Click on a bank to be taken straight to the website.
Get benefits
	Department for Social Security This slightly confusing government site allows you to find a wealth of information about the full range of benefits that you may be eligible for and how to apply for them. It is very useful once you've found the area you are looking for.
	Why Work A site set up by an anti-wage slave, pro-leisure group of people who are concerned with trying to establish viable alternatives to employment. In trying to answer the question 'why work?' they provide some good reading and fascinating links.
Get careers advice
	BBC Education - Job Advice Well organised and written advice about lots of different aspects of employment, from picking your first job to starting your own business. It is not a very in depth site but can point you in the right direction and provide some interesting ideas.
	Careers-UK This is the website of the Careers Service National Association website. On this site you can find out the contact details of your nearest careers office, so you can contact them for advice. Some careers services are now part of the Connexions Service.
	Doctor Job A good graduate careers site that provides careers advice and information about most different industries and types of employment. The site is easy to use and there are some good features like an experts forum and employers directories.
	Hobsons Careers Advice Very good careers site that is aimed principally at graduates. However, much of the advice and many of the resources and links are equally applicable to anyone wanting some careers advice or looking for information about getting a job.
	Learn - Careers Advice A good directory of some very good places on the web to find careers advice. Lots of sites that are aimed at all sorts of different people, from graduates or school leavers to anyone who is thinking of changing their existing job. A good resource.
	Monster Careers Centre Monster is a well known source of employment information. It is packed with useful resources and advice about finding a new job, changing careers and other important employment issues. You can also find expert advice on specific topics.
Improve your interview skills
	Bradley CVs - Interview Advice A variety of interview advice is available here, including sections concerning the questions you are likely to be asked, body language, different types of interviews, psychometric testing and a range of other topics.
	Job Centre Plus - Interview Advice This is the interviews section of the government's employment service website. It covers all of the aspects of the interview including preparation, some sample questions and answers, some tips for the interview itself and what you should do afterwards.
	Job Interview An American site that has lots of advice, links and resources to help you to prepare for a job interview. Although some sections have a very obvious American bias, for the most part this site has loads to offer/ Includes hundreds of sample questions.
	Monster - Job Hunting Skills A good range of advice about lots of different job hunting skills, from finding the job you want in the first place through to writing applications and preparing for the interview. Includes a number of special monthly articles of specific topics.
	Prospects - Interviews Categorised interview information and advice that covers different types of interview, preparation, what you should do at the interview, psychometric testing, problems with interviews and links and information about other interview resources.
Organise childcare
	Best Bear A brilliant guide to the best childcare agencies in the UK. Based on independent survey information, this site can help you find a reputable agency in your area. Also includes a range of information about childcare issues such as finance and au pairs.
	Childcare Index The aim of this site is to offer parents easy access to a broad spectrum of information on pre-school childcare. There is an easily searchable database of over 5,000 daycare providers all over the country and lots of useful features for parents.
	Childcare Link This site is a fantastic and comprehensive resource for anyone searching for good local childcare. You can search for childcare providers by postcode and a variety of childcare options are given. They also provide good advice about finding quality care.
	Daycare Trust The Daycare trust is the national childcare charity, promoting quality, affordable childcare for everyone. This is an informative site with lots of useful advice and information covering issues such as choosing and paying for care. A very good site.

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