P368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:12:29 1/30 Teletext on 3 Coming next are brief details of a range of employment information supplied bz the Employment Service. We will not be featuring any new jobs until 2nd January 1996. Jobcentres and Unemployment Benefit Offices in England and Wales will reopen on the 2nd January, and those in Scotland on the 3rd January. HAVE A MERRY XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:12:49 2/30 WHY LEAVE IT TO SANTA? POP INTO YOUR LOCAL JOBCENTRE AND GET O YOURSELF THE HELP O YOU NEED. ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND LOTS AND LOTS OF JOBS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DETAILS OF OPENING TIMES FOLLOW Full Contents News Sport WjathjtP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:43:00 3/30 Because Santa is about, the Employment Service Offices in ENGLAND and WALES will bj closed O ON MONDAY 25TH DEC TUESDAY 26TH DEC WEDNESDAY 27TH DEC AND MONDAY 1ST JAN Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:13:29 ^ 4/30 I SHALL ALSO BE QUITE BUSY IN SCOTLAND...... Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:13:49 5/30 Because Santa is about, the Employment Service Offices in SCOTLAND will bj closed ON MONDAY 25TH DEC TUESDAY 26TH DEC MONDAY 1ST JAN AND TUESDAY 2ND JAN Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:14:00 6/30 the art of jobsjeking C.V.s When you apply for a job it is a good idea for you to send a copy of your CV (Curriculum Vitae). This is an advjrtisemjnt for yourself. The following hints may help you compile a successful CV. Write out a rough draft first Try to keep to one side of an A4 sheet of paper Set out your personal details at the top - your name, address, day-time phone number and age. >> ' Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:14:20 7/30 the art of jobsjeking C.V.s Give the names of schools/colleges attended, along with exam passes with the year taken, subject and grade Describe any training programmer you have been on List the jobs you have held, with the employers' names & addresses and your actual job title Think about any positive points about yourself; can you drive, have you undjrtakjn a job with responsibility? >> Full Contents News Spozt WjathrrP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:14:40 8/30 the art of jobsjeking C.V.s Mention relevant hobbies, with the emphasis on showing that you are lively and active, a good team workjz or a leader Make sure the layout of your CV is clear and neat Get the CV typed up, and make plenty of copies. This means you can bj quick off the mark when a vacancy appears. Thjsj are just some simple hints, if you require more help in compiling a CV please read on... >> Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:15:00 9/30 the art of jobsjeking C.V.s The Employment Service has a national network of offices to help people find work. You will know these as Jobcentres and Unemployment Benefit Offices. Jobclubs have been set up to help you make a success of jobhunting - giving you advice on jobhunting techniques, preparing your CV and providing access to typewriters, photocopiers and phones. Restart Courses help build confidence and assist you to drcidj the best way back to work. Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:15:20 10/30 What is JOBPLAN? A one week event MERRY CHRISTMAS designed to meet AND A HAPPY your job finding NEW YEAR needs What you GET A workshop with other people in a similar situation & a chance to match your skills & strengths to the local job market; >> Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:15:40 11/30 What you GET At least one guidance interview designed to help MERRY CHRISTMAS you get the job AND A HAPPY you want; NEW YEAR An opportunity to use a simple computer program to match the things you like to do with various types of jobs; Priority consideration for training, Jobclub or govjrnmjnt funded programmer. >> Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:16:00 in addition... Light refreshments are provided; MERRY CHRISTMAS Bus & train fares AND A HAPPY are repaid. NEW YEAR interested in JOBPLAN? If you'vj been out of work for sometime, why not ask about JOBPLAN at your local Jobcentre? Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:16:20 13/30 FROMALLTHEESJOBFINDERSTAFF [ Full Contents News Sport WeathjtP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:16:40 14/30 the art of jobseeking LETTERS When you write a letter applying for a job, it is usual to prepare a CV (Curriculum Vitae) giving your details/qualifications. This is sent with your covering letter. ON THE LETTER REMEMBER TO: Write clearly Put your name and address on both the letter and CV Specify the vacancy you're applying for. A sample letter follows >> Full Contents News Sport WjathjrP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:17:01 15/30 the art of jobseeking LETTERS Home address Personnel Managjt Tel. numbrr Name of company Date Company address Dear Sir or Madam, (If you can't find out the person's name) I read with interest of your plans to open a new enterprise in Fartown. I would like to know if you have any vacancies either now or in the near future. I have recently completed a design for print project, and am very interested in working in the printing world. Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:17:20 16/30 the art of jobsjeking LETTERS continued... I am familiar with, and admire the high standards and professionalism of your firm's work, and would be very keen to work for you. I enclose a copy of my CV and would be available to come for an interview at any time. ] I hope you will consider my application. Yours faithfully, Janice Priest Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:17:40 17/30 the art of jobseeking LETTERS POINTS TO REMEMBER: If you write "Dear Mr.." or "Dear Mrs..", sign "Yours sincerely" If you write "Dear Sir/Madam" then sign "Yours faithfully" Write the litter as a rough draft first, and check the spelling and punctuation and above all, keep it simple! Ask for the "Jobhunt 1" leaflet at your local Jobcentre or Unemployment Benefit Office Full Contents News Sport WjathjtP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:18:01 18/30 HELPING YOU BACK TO WORK: INFORMATION FOR CLIENTS ADVICE RESPONSIBILITIES ATTENDANCE CARD more follows >> Full Contents News Sport WeathjtP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:18:21 19/30 [[ FINDING A JOB Call regularly at your local Jobcentri - vacancies are changed daily - and ask for the "GET THAT JOB" booklet. Check newspaper adverts. Contact employment agencies listed in Yellow Pages Ask people you know Write to/ring employers more follows >> Full Contents News Sport WjathjrP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:18:41 20/30 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Unemployment Benefits are only payable to unemployed people who are: Available for work Actively seeking work You may find it useful to keep: Job adverts you apply for Letters from employers A record of your applications more follows >> Full Contents News Sport WjathetP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:19:01 21/30 ATTENDANCE CARD Ask at your Unemployment Benefit Office for leaflet UB40 / UBLI8 Which has information about: Unemployment Benefit National Insurance Income Suppoyt Tax, and also contains: Attendance card Signing Off form Jobfinding hints Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:19:21 22/30 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL THE STAFF AT THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:19:41 23/30 Why not drop in to your local Jobcentre in the New Year ...... For expert advice on Careers & Training Opportunities, & all the latest jobs !!! Full Contents News Sport WjathjrP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:20:01 24/30 the art of jobsjeking INTERVIEWS The following advice should help you when attending a job interview. Find out about the company and the job in advance Arrive on time (or a little early) Listen carefully to what the interviewer is actually saying Talk clearly and confidently Do not answer questions with just a yes or no - expand your answer. Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:20:21 25/30 the art of jobseeking INTERVIEWS Make sure you sell yourself, getting all your good points across Find out about the things you want to know (the wages, the hours, prospects and also how and when you'll be told whether or not you've got the job) Interviews can be nerve racking, but you will find that many interviewers use the same basic questions. Some sample Q & A follow >> Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:40:49 26/30 the art of jobsjeking INTERVIEWS Q "Tell me about yourself" A This question tests your ability to think quickly and answer open ended questions. Just outline some of your strong points and interests - don't ramble on! Q "What makes you think you can do this job?" A Memorisj the key facts and dates on your CV and relate them to the interviewer, giving a fluent description of relevant qualifications and experience. Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:11:09 27/30 the art of jobseeking INTERVIEWS ] Q "Why do you want to work for us?" A This is where the homework on the company comes in. Before the interview, ask the public relations person or personnel officer for any leaflets or promotional material so you can familiarisj yourself with the company, its products or services. ' Ask for the "Jobhunt 1" leaflet at your local Jobcentre or Unemployment Benefit Office ' -,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Full Contents News Sport WeathjtP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:11:29 28/30 Why not drop in to your local Jobcentre in the New Year ...... For expert advice on Careers & Training Opportunities, & all the latest jobs !!! ' Full Contents News Sport WeatherP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:11:49 29/30 DON'T FORGET . . . . O ES JOBFINDER Will be back with a full programme of vacancies & info on Tuesday 2nd January 1996 JOB REF XXX 1234U Full Contents News Sport WjathjrP368 Teletext 368 Dec30 04:12:09 30/30 and see you again in the New Year with a programme full of jobs and and advice on ] Teletext on 3 - page 368 Full Contents News Sport Weathjt