jobseekers' information and advice from leeds libraries
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You can book an appointment to seeone of our Jobseekers’ Advisers eitherat the Central Library or selectedcommunity libraries. We can help you:
• Assess your options
• Produce a CV to help you get the jobyou want
• Fill in application forms
• Prepare for an interview
• Use the internet for job searching
• Find courses and training
Please telephone 0113 247 8282to book an appointment.
• In the Information Centre at the CentralLibrary you can find vacancies advertisedin local and national newspapers, and in journals.
[Newspapers are also held at your local library]
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Free internet access allows you to searchwebsites which show thousands of vacancies.Selected sites are bookmarked atwww.leeds.gov.uk/weblinks > Jobs and Careers
Search our directories and databases of companies in order to target specificcompanies with your CV and to ask aboutany vacancies
Create a winning CV and have a successfulinterview with tips from our selection of CVand Interview technique books and websites
Further help is available atwww.jobseekers.btik.com
Word processing facilities are available: usefulfor CVs and letters
You can also book an advice session (see below)
Make sure that you are well informed aboutthe company and its industry when you applyfor a job and prepare for an interview:
Information can be found for most companiesand industries using our resources. Theseinclude online databases, annual reports, tradedirectories, and databases of newspaper and journal articles
We also hold an impressive range of market
We have information on courses (colleges,universities, community centres, etc) andtraining opportunities
JobSearch information: covers all the keyareas you need to consider when job huntingwww.jobseekers.btik.com
Employment Agencies in Leeds Details on over 300 local agencieswww.jobseekers.btik.com
nextstep Yorkshire and the Humber -advice on learning and workLeeds Library and Information Service is partof a network of nextstep services which giveinformation and advice on learning and work.
You can also find nextstep in local colleges,career companies, jobcentres, and communitycentres. For more information telephone0845 052 1040 and visitwww.nextstepwestyorkshireandthehumber.org.uk
Direct.gov EmploymentPublic services all in one placewww.direct.gov.uk/employment
Careers Advice ServiceHelpful advice on careers and learningwww.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk
Jobs4U Careers Database
Find out about different types of jobwww.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u
» Other useful resources
» CVs and Interviews
» Finding vacancies
» Company & Industry Information
» Education and Training » One-to-One Help and Advice
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Leeds Library andInformation Service
www.leeds.gov.uk/jobsearch
We offer help and information on
• Finding Vacancies
• CVs and Interviews
• Company and Industry Information
• Education and TrainingWe also offer
• One-to-One Help and Advice byappointment
• Checks on the comparability of overseas qualifications in the UK
The Information Centre2nd FloorCentral LibraryCalverley StreetLeeds, LS1 3AB
Telephone0113 247 8282
Opening TimesMon, Tues, & Wed 9am – 8pmThurs & Fri 9am – 5pmSat 10am – 5pmSun 1pm – 5pm
One-to-one advice by appointmenttelephone 0113 247 8282
NARIC checks by appointmenttelephone 0113 247 8269
UK NARIC, as the national agency, managed onbehalf of the UK Government, provides the onlyofficial source of information to individuals wishing towork or study in the UK about how their qualificationsrelate to those in the UK
Leeds Library and Information Service can checkthe comparison of qualifications gained overseasusing UK NARIC’s database
This is done by making an appointment with KeithHoldich at Leeds Central Library on 0113 247 8269
and is free of charge. Please bring your qualificationdocuments with you to the appointment.
However, please note that if you require officialdocumentation on the comparability of your qualifications, you will then have to contact NARICdirectly either by post or online and request either aStatement of Comparability or the more detailedCareer Path Report. NARIC makes a charge for thisservice.Leeds Library and Information Service is not able toproduce these official documents for you
The comparability information supplied by UK NARIC
is designed to assist you when applying for jobs or courses in the UK. The Statement of Comparabilityor Career Path Report can be presented toemployers or institutions as supporting information,together with your CV or application form, asconfirmation of the recognition of your overseasqualifications in the UK. This will enable potentialemployers or educational institutions to makeinformed decisions about the suitability of your qualification(s) for the job or course for which you areapplying
Jobseekers’
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» Comparability of overseas
qualifications in the UK
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