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Getting a job

 

Most of us have to find a job in order to pay for all the things we need and want, such as food, clothes, cars, nights out and holidays.

 

Deciding that you need to get a job is the easy bit. After that, you need to think about what you want to do and then go about giving yourself the best chance of doing it.

 

All of the information in this section should help to put you on the right track for success.

Application forms

Application forms

Most of the time the first step in getting that job you’re after involves filling in an application form.

Careers advice

Careers advice

There’s no doubt about it – deciding what you want to do for a living is a huge decision and can be a hard one to make.

Cnx2jobs.com

Cnx2jobs.com

Cnx2jobs.com is your gateway to a world of jobs in Greater Manchester.

CVs

CVs

Apart from completing an application form, a CV is the other most common way of presenting information about you to send to potential employers.

Disclosing convictions

Disclosing convictions

Many of us may have done things we regret in the past and for some this may have resulted in a criminal conviction.

Checklist

Checklist

To help you really focus on finding that job you want, answer the list of questions attached.

Interview techniques

Interview techniques

If you’ve sent off an application form or CV and been chosen for an interview then it means the employer was obviously impressed and wants to meet you

Under 16s

Under 16s

There are some local and national laws that control what you can and can’t do when working part-time between the ages of 13 and 16.

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