Searching for a Job

There's a vast job market out there with more opportunities than you might imagine at first glance. In this section, you'll learn how to access that market and how to give your search for a job a sense of direction, with targeting advice and information on setting your job goals.

You'll also find advice on the best way to seek out jobs within the visible sector (the ones that are advertised) and also within the elusive hidden market (the jobs that aren't advertised), helping you to maximise your chances of success. There's also a look at the resources and people you can call on to increase your job opportunities, such as employment agencies, headhunters and recruitment consultants.

Successful Job Hunting: Find out about the 3 most important aspects of a job search: Availability, Application and Accessibility.
Focusing Your Search: Making sure that you are realistic about your hunt for a job, and the types of job you apply for.
Setting Your Job Targets: How targeting your job search can help you to decide which jobs to apply for, and which to leave alone.
The Visible Job Market: A look at the best ways to find the jobs that are advertised publicly.
The Hidden Job Market: Discover how you can tap into the potential of the 70% of vacancies that aren't advertised.
Networking: How you can use your contacts as a source of job opportunities.
Contacting Employers: Detailed advice and step-by-step guides to the best ways of getting in contact with potential employers.
Employment Agencies: Some handy hints and ideas for signing up with an agency.
Recruitment Consultants: Everything you need to know about registering and working with a recruitment agency.
Headhunters: Find out how you can catch the eye of an executive search consultant.
Advice for Mature Job Seekers: A wealth of advice, tips and tricks for restarting your career later on in life.