Just a few tips

Job Searching Tips

Don't put it off, keep at it so that you don't miss deadlines for good jobs. Use a system such as a spreadsheet to keep track of your applications

Employers are often negative towards candidates who have a career gap without explanation. Ensure you start job seeking straight away. ..and account for gaps in your employment history. Adapt your CV to cover gaps !!!

Identify your career interest. and exactly what sort of jobs you are applying for. If you apply for more than one job with the same company do be careful if they are different roles because it can make you look like a jack of all trades and master of none, or desperate for any job and not an expert in any of them.
Choose a key career path that interests you, as this will help you narrow and focus your job search.Although of course, especially if you are claiming benefits, you may have to keep some options open.
Always read the job description and person specification carefully before you apply, and familiarise yourself with the company by researching it online, asking people who may know about the company.
Check what should be included on your CV, adapt the CV for the job you are applying for.. Check you have covered all areas of a job description and person specification in an application form and then ensure all spelling and punctuation is correct.

Attend interviews
Attending interviews will help to build confidence and improve your interview technique. Even if you don't get the job it is interview practice !!!

Interview research and preparation
Find out the type of interview you are attending and whether it is likely to include things such as a presentation, or task such as typing tests. Research the organisation and specific job role prior to the interview. Show enthusiasm throughout and that you know what the job title requires and demands eg, there is a difference between an admin assistant and an office assistant...admin is a specialist role...research job titles before applying for a job.
Usually interviews are followed up after a couple of days. If you are unsuccessful ask for feedback as this will make you more aware for future interviews.

Stay positive
Try to stay positive throughout the whole job seeking approach, keep an optimistic outlook and remain motivated! It will show in your applications....Make sure that you fill your time, stay active and busy, keeping up activities and interests, and staying in circulation. Perhaps do voluntary work. Do not let employers think you have stayed in bed half the day.


On an International note....
f you are an international citizen seeking work in the UK, it is vital you check your visa status.Even many local applications will require a passport and /or other forms of identification.