Online Job Searches

A key way to search for a job is through the Internet. All of the above mentioned sources, from agencies to newspapers, will have websites on which vacancies can be found. There are also job 'boards' which range from very generalist jobs, with thousands of job listings, to more specialist sites with fewer jobs. Most sites have search facilities that enable you to specify criteria such as discipline, job type, salary, location. Some provide user logins that will save your details and 'post' any relevant jobs to you as they come in.

One of the largest recruitment companies, Michael Page, carries approximately 10,000 UK-based jobs that you can access online and which are updated hourly, with only current, live jobs being advertised (in theory). Their online application process is quick and easy and once you have applied for one job, there is no need to resubmit your CV with subsequent applications. You can also sign up to receive jobs that match your criteria by email. This gives you the advantage of knowing about new job opportunities before other candidates.

Below are some of the most popular online job sites for you to search:

www.totaljobs.com
www.workthing.com
www.scotcareers.co.uk
www.jobsearch.co.uk
www.monster.co.uk
www.michaelpage.co.uk
www.fish4jobs.co.uk
www.jobswales.co.uk
www.hotjobs.yahoo.com
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
www.reed.co.uk
www.londonoffjcejobs.co.uk
www.londonjobs.co.uk
www.topjobs.co.uk
www.jobsite.co.uk
www.jobs1.co.uk
www.jobs.nhs.uk
www.mediplacements.com