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I haven't decided what is the right career for me What stage are you at? Don`t rush into making a decision Take a look at yourself What skills and experience do you have? Are there any constraints? Gather information about careers and the job market Combine information about yourself and the job market Develop a plan of action Information Resources I don't know where to look for vacancies Introduction What resources are available to help me look for a job? How can I fond out about jobs that aren`t advertised? What do recruitment agencies do? Information Resources I need help with applications and the recruitment process What stage are you at? Before you apply What makes a good CV? Completing the application form Do I need a covering letter? How can I apply for jobs that aren`t advertised? How can I perform well at interviews? What are assessment centres? Settling into an organisation I didn`t get the job Information Resources I want information about further training or postgraduate study Why are you thinking about further study? What types of qualifications are available? How will you benefit form further study or training? Do you have what it takes for postgraduates study? What method of study would you prefer? How can you find out about different courses or research possibilities? How will you fund your studies? I want to develop my skills but I don`t want to do a postgraduate course Information Resources I'm thinking about changing my job Why are ou thinking about changing jobs? Making a decision: should I stay or go? What are the options What skills have you developed form your job? What is the typical career path for your organisation? What are you looking for in a job? Preparing a cv when you have experience in your field Preparing a cover letter when you have experience in your field How can you maximise your employment experience at an interview? Looking for vacancies when you have experience in your field What about timing? Information Resources I'm thinking about changing career direction altogether Why are you considering changing career? Work issues Look at your career needs Changing career direction: What factors do you need to consider? Do you need to review your skills portfolio? How can I get information about careers and the job market? Will retraining or postgraduate study be needed? Learning is for life What is career planning? Develop your own career action plan Information resources I'm thinking about working for myself Why do you want to work for yourself? Do you have the skills and qualities for self employment? Have you researched the market for your potential business? How do you know if your business can succeed? What resources can help in starting your own business? What issues do you need to consider before going ahead? Information resources I'd like to work abroad Working abroad: the benefits and risks What types of work are available? Tips for finding work abroad Information resources