Finding a Job

Do you know where to start looking?

Here are some places where you’ll find job vacancies.

Vacancies Online

Our online vacancy service covers job and training opportunities in Nottinghamshire and includes seasonal and temporary vacancies. You can apply for some of the vacancies online or phone your local Connexions Centre. Go to Vacancies Online.

Connexions centres

Your nearest Connexions centre will be able to tell you the latest vacancies available for young people.

Notice boards in school or college

Some schools and colleges will display the latest vacancies. Look out for future vacancies which come out over the winter months. These will be from employers looking for school leavers to start work in June or July.

Jobcentre Plus

Jobcentre Plus offices will have many jobs on file, some of which may be suitable for you.

Newspapers and magazines

Local newspapers like the Nottingham Evening Post, Worksop Guardian or Mansfield Chad are a good source of job vacancies. National newspapers such as The Guardian, Independent and Telegraph also carry some trainee roles. Look out for specialist magazines too that cover the area you’re interested in. You may find some of these in your college or local library.

Recruitment agencies

A recruitment agency will look at your skills and experience and then match you to a suitable job. Use Vacancies Online or Yellow Pages to find your nearest offices.

The internet

Many organisations use the internet to advertise their latest vacancies. Most companies also have their own website which often has an employment or jobs page - try typing their name into a search engine like Google.

Books

You can get ‘Summer Jobs in Britain or Abroad’, the ‘Job Book’ and ‘Worldwide Volunteering’ from your local Connexions Centre or library. These can provide useful names and addresses of organisations.

Look around you

Next time you’re in a shop look on the walls around you. Many employers advertise positions within the shop itself. Sometimes you can pick up an application form straight away!

Ask around

Family and friends are often a good source of knowledge. They might have a vacancy going at their workplace that would suit you. Don’t be shy – let them know you’re looking!