Ten of the best career-related websites
From CV clinics to knowing your employment rights, the internet is an often confusing mine of career information. We bring you 10 of the best websites...
Monster Career Tips
Do you suffer from sweaty palms? Not sure what to wear for a job interview? Very basic things we're sure you'll agree, but non-the less very useful for anyone with an upcoming job interview.
Workhound
As well as its strong job listings database, an excellent additional feature is the salary checker. This allows you to enter your current or desired position to discover the average pay for that role in your area.
Directgov
From discrimination at work to understanding your pay, information on rest breaks to an employer's responsibilities to its employees. The Directgov website is a comprehensive guide to all the little things you may not know but probably should.
Guardian Jobs
More than just a job listings site, Guardian Jobs has an excellent graduate recruiter index to locate suitable graduate positions. It also has all the latest in workplace news and a forum devoted to those wishing to change careers.
Hotcourses
If you are looking to change careers or feel you don't have the necessary skill set, Hotcourses has an extensive list of courses in the UK, with degrees, evening classes and online and distance learning all covered. Search by keyword and location and Hotcourses will bring you details of all the suitable courses in your area.
Gumtree
Gumtree is essentially an online notice board with an area devoted to each major town/city. One of the key features of Gumtree is its jobs section. Jobs are free to post and appear instantly, so this is a useful resource if you are looking for temp jobs or positions with smaller businesses that lack the resources or don't wish to devote a large amount of time and money advertising positions.
Jobcentre
Take a look at the Jobcentre website for advice and further information on benefits. It isn't just benefits for those looking for work, there are a number of others available such as, those living on a low income, those leaving school, are those who are widowed. Take a look and make sure you are receiving what you are entitled too.
Newspaper Society Database
Classified ads in newspapers are still an excellent way of finding jobs. Most local newspapers will provide a comprehensive jobs pullout once a week. Head along to the Newspaper society database where you can search for the local newspapers in your area. The database will return all relevant newspapers and give you a link to their website
Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs
OK, it may seem dull - but necessary. The site features all elements of the worker's daily grind, i.e. how much national insurance you should be paying, what your tax rate should be, and what your responsibilities are at the end of the tax year.
Free CV Templates
A range of free CV templates to download from Monster. Depending on your skill set and experience, Monster provide a range of free CV templates to download. From Work based to skill based, Modern to classic, you should find a suitable basis for your CV here.
