London | Work
London | Work
Have you decided, do you want to go to live in England, have you chosen the city of London and are you worried about work? Don't worry, looking for work in London is certainly not a walk in the park, but neither is it impossible. With the right information and tools, going to work in London will seem like a whole other thing!
Welcome to our independent guide to Jobcentre Plus services, online job hunting, CV preparation and interview technique. We aim to provide you with all the information you need to help you find rewarding work. We also have links to many job websites listing the most up-to-date vacancies. We greatly appreciate all the job seekers who have chosen to have information and help with finding a new job over the years and we hope we have been helpful in the process.
Job search
There are many places to find advertised vacancies. We show you how to use a job search engine, how employment agencies can help you find a job, and where to look for unadvertised vacancies online.
You can also quickly and easily search for jobs in your area using the search bar at the top right of every page. On the results page, you will also see a signup box to enter your email address. We strongly recommend that you sign up to receive email alerts when jobs that match your criteria appear in your area. New jobs are listed every day and that way you won’t miss out.
In this section we will tell you about the services your local Jobcenter Plus can provide and details of the benefits you may be eligible for. Our guide is meant to be simple and easy to understand.
Suggestions and CV preparation
When applying for a job, you will often need to submit your CV/resume. In this part of our guide we give you tips and advice on how to prepare your CV and what you can do with it to help employers and recruiters find you. You can also find advice on sending cover letters.
Interview tips and preparation
Here we offer tips on how to best prepare and present yourself for a job interview. We cover everything from how to dress, how to handle tricky interview questions, and how to handle salary negotiation.
Career websites
Our guide to the many websites out there to help you find work. We’ve divided our guide into separate sections for job websites, job search engines, and CV consultancy and preparation services. You are sure to find all the additional information you need on the websites listed here.