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Apprenticeships for older workers
When we think about apprenticeships many will be surprised to learn they aren’t just for the young but are available
10 transferable skills you may not know you have
Transferable skills are skills and abilities that are relevant and helpful across different areas of life: socially, professionally and at
Branching out: Taking your existing skills in a new direction
When looking for a new job, it’s easy to fall into the trap of assuming you are only capable of
Widen your job search
  While your local jobcentre and online job searches are a great place to start, don’t limit yourself when looking
Get advice on redundancy-related issues
There is a range of advice and support available if you have been made redundant or are at risk of
Applying for jobs without experience? Here’s how to build and sell your skills
How do you demonstrate to an employer that your skills, education and experience are relevant to the job in hand?
7 ways to succeed in a video or phone interview
Smile as you speak, record a mock interview and make a backup plan for signal problems. Take a look at
Give your skills a health check
When you write your CV, it can sometimes be difficult to populate that down-near-the-bottom section marked ‘skills’: surely that’s all
Have you considered working in logistics?
  If you’re on the look-out for a new job opportunity, the logistics industry could offer more than you realise.
Looking for work online
The internet and online job hunting has transformed the way we look for jobs, making our searches quicker, easier and
Stay motivated, set a GOAL
  Jobcentre Plus work coach, Anna Ogilby, gives her tips on remaining motivated and up-beat during those difficult moments when
3 skills that will help you look for different types of jobs
  Kerensa is a Jobcentre Plus work coach. Her top tip is to be jobsmart by not limiting your job
Get additional support
Redundancy can be a hard situation to find yourself in. If you are disabled or have a physical or mental
Searching for a job online
Being made redundant, or just being told that it might happen, can be challenging. But there are plenty of online
Update your skills
Your local jobcentre can help you identify your skills, experience, career aspirations and potential training needs. They could also help
What benefits you could be eligible for?
If you have been made redundant, you may be eligible to claim benefits whilst looking for your next job and
Pensions advice
If you have reached or are approaching pension age you may need advice about pensions or retirement. To find out
Are your literacy and numeracy skills holding you back?
As a jobseeker, one of your big challenges is making sure that you have the basic skills necessary to build
45 things successful jobseekers do on social media
If you’re a smart jobseeker you have probably researched everything there is to know about resumes, cover letters, interviews, and
Top Interview Technique Tips
    Bethan Evans, Work Coach from Aberdare Jobcentre, shares her favourite tips for that all important interview. So, you’ve
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