Next Step - Black Country

LOOKING FOR WORK ?

When you are looking for work you can feel alone and that there is very little support available. To counter act this, we have identified a number of very useful web sites that will help you.

Read about different jobs, find out what skills are needed in specific jobs, find vacancies, and get support in starting your own business. See our 'Useful Tools' section for downloadable documents that can also help you in your job applications!

If you're finding it hard to find a job or you feel unsure about the type of work that suites you, why not make an appointment to see a nextstep advisers now - it's FREE and provided near to where you live!

CALL 0800 1950 789 NOW, IT MIGHT BE THE BEST FREE TELEPHONE CALL YOU'VE EVER MADE! We'll arrange for you to meet an adviser near to where you live in the Black Country.

Hot Links

Skillset

Find out how interactive media is made in our handy visual guideSkillset is the industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the UK creative media industries maintain their world class position.
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EURES - The European Job Mobility Portal

Job vacancies in 31 European countries, CVs from interested candidates, what you need to know about living and working abroad and much more brought to you by the EURES network.
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Apprenticeships

As the LSC rolls out its Apprenticeships for Adults programme nationally, two apprentices - one in his 40s, the other a teenager - explain why they chose the Apprenticeship route to success
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Jobcentre Plus

Support for people of working age - For a new beginning, search for jobs on line & find out how to make a claim.
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Business Link

Provides the information and support you need to start, maintain and grow a business.
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Job Profile Search - from advice resources

A to Z listing of jobs - hours, income and more? Search more than 700 job profiles online.
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NACRO

Our dedicated Resettlement Plus Helpline offers information and advice to ex-offenders, serving prisoners. The most common enquiries are about dealing with a criminal record, and how to find
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learndirect - Job profiles

Browse through over 700 job descriptions and profiles.
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Morrisby - psychometric assessment preparation

Suffering from that strange sinking feeling; got to take some tests? This guide will help you to prepare yourself.
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Prince's Trust

For information on the help on offer for young people - No GCSEs? That doesn't mean you should be out of options. Need money to get your idea for a community project off the ground? Find out how The Trust can help.
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Train to Gain

Train to Gain Skills Brokers provide a free, independent and impartial assessment to identify what skills your business needs now and in the future. They can then help you arrange training and provide information about possible sources of funding.
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Volunteering

Volunteers can do almost anything! From helping an elderly neighbour with their shopping, to providing legal advice for a local charity, volunteers make a vital contribution to all aspects of community life.
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Volunteering... do-it!

Search through over 800,000 opportunities to volunteer and apply online.
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Works4me

Why end up in a job simply because that is what people are told they are best at or that they should do? We don't think there are such things as men's work or women's work. The works4me site is a perfect place to explore non-traditional careers.
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worktrain

Look for jobs, employment, vacancies, training and childcare - updated on aregular basis!
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Volunteering World Wide

Just imagine… You are sitting outdoors in a Nepalese village surrounded by vibrant, happy children eager to learn the new skills you are teaching them. It's a whole new different world - a far cry from commercialised Britain and its busyness.
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Plain English Campaign

The 'Plain English Campaign'. In this site under FREE GUIDES, you can find out how to producing a CV that can be understood.
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Voluntary Service Overseas

VSO recruits skilled volunteers with professional qualifications and experience from a range of disciplines from around the world to live and work in local communities, sharing skills and changing lives.
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Running your own business - learndirect

Maybe you are excited by the challenge of working for yourself, or think you could do a better job than your employer!
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The National Employer Service

Our database lists thousands of opportunities, covering every major sector of business from leisure and travel to engineering. The National Employer Service offers you the best work-based learning available.
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Employee advice - Directgov

Up to date information on your rights as an employee
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Action for Blind People

Whether it's finding a job or holding onto one following sight loss, our Employment teams provide support and advice to you and your employer
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TARGETjobs

Graduate jobs - search from 15000 from 1000 employers (National)
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The Graduate

If you have a degree and are looking for employment - here are vacancies, sector and job specific
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AgencyCentral

The UK's leading Recruitment Agencies and Job Sites Directory
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Monster

Find a job that's right for you.
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Totaljobs

Thousands of jobs from across the UK
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fish4jobs

Thousands of jobs to search from and apply for.
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Workthing

Jobs direct from employers - get applying now
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Paywizard

PayWizard is a free salary checker service, letting you compare your earnings against what other people get for the same job. Find out if you're sitting pretty or falling behind in the pay stakes. It only takes a minute, and you might be suprised!
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acas

Aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They provide up-to-date information and independent advice, to solve problems and improve performance.
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jobs-midlands.com

Jobs-midlands.com is the Midland's leading recruitment site with 1,000s of jobs every week covering the whole Midlands, this includes Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Stafford, Telford and Worcester.
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Express & Star

Let us help you find the right job. Make the smart move by searching from more than 12,000 jobs.
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Remploy

If you have a disability or health condition and want to start or return to work, Remploy can help you make the most of your ability.
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Voluntary Service Overseas

Skills for Business - Information, Advice and Guidance

Looking for labour market intelligence on jobs and skills? You've come to the right place!
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Local Governement JOBS

The official recruitment website for local government, LGjobs.com lists thousands of jobs every week for councils throughout the UK.
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Walsall Council - JOBS & CAREERS

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits.
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Sandwell MBC - JOB vacancies

Looking for a job in Sandwell? Our online jobs facility lets you view current vacancies with Sandwell Council and its' partner organisations. You can view further details and apply online for most positions.
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Dudley MBC - Jobs & careers

All job vacancies in Dudley Council are advertised weekly on the site. Each vacancy is listed with complete job details and the option to request an application form by post, apply online or download the application form in Microsoft Word format.
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Wolverhampton City Council - JOBS & CAREERS

Wolverhampton City Council has over 12,000 staff engaged in more than 600 trades and professions, all playing an important part in helping to improve our local community.
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WM JOBS

WMjobs has vacancies from public sector organisations from across the West Midlands region. You can view a list of the employers. All the information you require to apply for a vacancy at any of the organisations is available.
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