Get a new job in 2010
Ideas for finding a new job in 2010
Whether you are looking for a new job because you want 2010 to be the year when you finally get that better job you deserve, or because you have become unemployed during the recession, the prospects may be rosier than you think, and you should think of it as an opportunity. The employment scene may have changed radically since you were last looking for work, and with the experience you've gained since then, you could be more employable than you think. So how do you go about looking for that next career opportunity? We have some suggestions to get you started... SwindonJob SwindonWeb’s employment pages, called SwindonJob, should be your first port of call – not just to check on the latest vacancies being advertised, but also because you’ll find lots of practical advice. Compiled in conjunction with JobCentre Plus, the section contains guides to redundancy, first steps to getting back to work, CV and interviewing tips, and much more, including links to websites providing even more help. > SwindonJob
Swindon Talent Pool We’ve tried to turn the jobseeking process on its head with a new idea called Swindon Talent Pool, a new branch of SwindonWeb which is free to use. Talent Pool gives potential employees a chance to showcase themselves, while inviting would-be employers to register at the same time. Both sides can browse the relevant sections to find the work or workers they are looking for. Try it and see if Talent Pool works for you. > Swindon Talent Pool
Employment agencies Although they may once have been effective only in a narrow slice of the job market, the role of employment agencies (often also called recruitment agencies) have changed radically in recent years. Gone are the days when they mostly catered for opposite ends of the market by supplying either casual labour (temps) or head-hunted. Now, all manner of careers in-between benefit from the professional agency approach. Our guide to top Swindon employment agencies gives an idea of how extensive the market has become, and it is worth checking out all the sites listed, especially as it makes sense to register with several agencies. Agencies have become more flexible to reflect the flexibility of today’s employment market, so are concerned with both permanent and temporary appointments, as well as both full-time and part-time jobs. Notice how some will spend time finding work across a wide range of fields, whereas others specialise in one field, and others still have dedicated specialist departments. One of the advantages of using an agency these days is you can often register online. Some local offices are also part of a regional or even a national network, giving jobseekers quick and easy access to more vacancies and opportunities. Nearly all will help you through the application process with skill tests, advice on maximising the impact of your CV and interviewing techniques, and some even offer tailored training courses to improve your employability. The main thing to remember with employment agencies is: you have nothing to lose and much to gain, so register now. > Employment Agencies in Swindon
Career coaching The Treatment Rooms offer remedies and therapies to “escape from today’s hustle and bustle world”, but the wellbeing centre at Shrivenham offers another service: career coaching. Recognising that “an experienced, objective and sympathetic coach is what you need to help you move forward” in your career, the service is aimed at helping you find opportunities, take that big step and change your career - or even improve your performance in the job you are in. It’s a unique approach, but given that our working life evolves through different stages, there are many similarities with other aspects of our lives. If nothing else, sharing your career challenges with someone else - especially someone who can take a step back and be objective - has to be worth considering.
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