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In today's competitive job market you must have the edge and market yourself fully if you are to be successful.

Employers are looking for candidates who can:

a) do the job
b) fit in with everyone who is already working there

nextstep Berkshire has prepared several comprehensive
InfoSheets for you to download, to help you secure that all important position and reach your potential.

NATIONAL PRESS GUIDE New resource** JUST ADDED **

Download the National Press Guide and check on weekly vacancies listed in various national newspapers Download here Download the National Press Guide

3 p's of Job Seeking Success New resource
The 3 p's of Job Seeking Success
Download here Download the '3 p's of Job Seeking Success' pdf file (286kb)

3 p's of Job Seeking Success
Prepare... present... perform! A guide to taking control, seeking opportunities and marketing yourself for the new world of work.

In the new world of work it is important to develop your skills for long-term employability. Whether you are thinking of returning to work, facing redundancy or considering a career change, this booklet is designed to help you focus on your keyskills, write powerful CVs and letters, and present with confidence at any interview.

There are three stages: Prepare, present and perform.
• Prepare to be an active job seeker
• Present yourself
• Perform

Adult Directions - CareersMatch

Adult Directions Online

Adult Directions Online has now been upgraded.

If you wish to take this new upgraded programme please contact our helpline 0845 601 8595 for the latest instructions.

 

CV Builder

Advice Resources - CV Builder
Visit the CV Builder website and revamp your CV

CV Builder
This new tool helps you to understand your skills and make decisions about your career.

It is packed with tips and activities for beginners and the more experienced job-hunters.

Visit the CV Builder today and revamp your CV
www.cvbuilder-advice-resources.co.uk

 
A Winning CV  
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A Winning CV

A Winning CV
Users with a slow Internet connection may wish to download this booklet section by section:

- What is a CV?
- What to include and how to present your CV
- Summary of basic ground rules
- Make an impression - describe yourself positively
- Use some strong action verbs to describe yourself
- Example of historical/chronological CV
- Example of skills/functional CV

'A Winning CV' (complete file) (278.7 KB) Download 'A Winning CV'

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Preparing for your Interview
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Preparing for your Interview

Preparing for your Interview
The idea of an interview is for the interviewer to collect information about you which cannot be supplied by an application form or CV. It also helps you, the candidate, to gather information about the job and the employer. It can sometimes be seen as a game with a two-way business conversation going on. This is the time to sell yourself! Download the nextstep InfoSheet to help you prepare for your interview.

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Completing an Application Form
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Completing an Application Form
Completing an Application Form
Application forms are becoming more popular nowadays. Often large employers such as local government, councils and the NHS all require candidates to complete comprehensive, often lengthy application forms. Download this nextstep InfoSheet to help you through the process.

'Completing an Application Form' Download 'Completing an Application Form'

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Help with Job Search
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Job Search

Help with Job Search
There are always jobs waiting to be filled as people get promoted, they move, they retire or they get a better job. So where can you look for vacancies? In more places than you think. Download this nextstep InfoSheet to find out where you can utilise the unique nextstep job search engine in Berkshire.

Help with Job Search Download 'Help with Job Search'

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Learning Styles Quiz
Learning Styles Quiz

Learning Styles Quiz

How do you learn?

Are you a visual learner, an auditory leaner or a dynamic learner?

Find out how you can improve your learning skills with this quiz.

Learning Styles Quiz Download Learning Styles Quiz
Check out your transferable skills
Print off this list of transferable skills
Transferable Skills Handout

Transferable Skills Checklist
What are transferable skills? Transferable skills are skills that you have learnt either at work or at home and that can be easily transferred to another job.

Do you have them?

Print out this list of skills and see where your strengths and areas for development are in the following skills:

Communications skills
Working with others
Use of numbers
Problem solving
People skills
IT skills
Customer Service skills

Transferable Skills Checklist Download a copy of Transferable Skills Checklist
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Disclaimer | Last updated 10 March 2008