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Jobseeking and Careers

Jobseeking and Careers

Whether you are searching for a job, writing your CV, filling in a job application, preparing for an interview or want to update your skills, Tameside Libraries have lots of useful information . . . and it’s all free!

Looking for jobs

Newspapers, magazines and websites are important sources of job advertisements.

Applying for jobs

Stand out from the crowd and get your application noticed. Our resources and services can help you impress potential employees. We provide:

 Preparing for your interview

It is important to prepare for a job interview to give you a competitive edge over the other candidates. At Tameside Libraries you can:

  • Research the company, the market and the sector
  • Prepare for selection tests
  • Learn about interview techniques
  • View useful websites

Updating your skills

To make yourself more attractive to prospective employers, you may need to update your skills. Tameside Libraries has information on how you can do this:

  • Details of courses in Tameside and beyond
  • Learn at the library - a variety of computer courses, leisure courses, workshops and learning sessions for adults
  • Use of computers for online courses e.g. Learn Direct
  • Books to support your studies and help you choose the right course
  • Collections of basic skills material—literacy and numeracy
  • Information about funding
  • Career and business opportunity information

Need to use a computer?

Many application forms are now available online. Companies may expect CVs to be typed rather than handwritten. We have the resources to help you:

Writing your CV

CV Help sites:

CV wizard

The ask about business logoAsk about Business

Need more information about jobseeking? Try Ask about Business. Ask about Business is a partnership between eleven library authorities in Greater Manchester, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen. Led by Manchester Library and Information Service, Ask about Business provides access to information through libraries to support: pre-start and new businesses; existing business; jobseekers; consumers; inventors; business students.

Ask about Business has access to up to the minute news and business resources to:

  • Keep yourself informed
  • Impress potential employers
  • Stand out from the crowd
  • Find ways to uncover leads
  • Give yourself the competitive edge.

For more information contact us or visit the Ask About Business website Link to External Website.

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Page last updated: 23 November 2009