Find a Job

This page gives you access to hundreds of jobs including both paid and unpaid work. It also includes links to websites offering information about becoming self employed and how to access work experience. To get started right away and find a job try one of these links:

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Jobs online

There are hundreds of websites advertising job vacancies. Here is just a selection:

All jobs UK

Careerjet
Fish 4 Jobs
GIS-A-JOB!
Go Job Site
Jobcentre Plus
Jobs In...
JobSlave
Guardian Jobs
Monster
NHS Jobs

Public Jobs Direct
Social Care
TipTopJob
Top Jobs
Total Jobs
Workthing
Worktrain (Directgov)
Yorkshire Post Jobs Today

Graduate Job sites

Here is just a selection of sites specialising in graduate jobs:

Best Graduate Jobs

GraduateYorkshire - Graduate Jobs in Yorkshire and Humber
Hobsons Graduate Employment and Training (GET)
Prospects

The Big Choice

Voluntary Work

Voluntary work is unpaid and can be anything from helping an elderly neighbour with their shopping, to teaching overseas! To get started, try the links below for more information:

Charity Sector Jobs
Do-it! - UK volunteering opportunities.
NCVO - National Council for Voluntary Organisations in England.
The Experience Corps - Volunteering for people aged 50 and over.
REACH - Matches the skills of experienced people to the needs of voluntary organisations.
TimeBank - Register your time, and your interests and skills will be matched to volunteering opportunities in your area.
Volunteering England - The National Centre for Volunteering.
Worktrain (Directgov) - Search for voluntary work.

Volunteering Abroad

Below is a selection of sites providing information about volunteering abroad:
Challenges Worldwide
Global Volunteer Network
InterVol
Voluntary Services Overseas
Worldwide Volunteering

You can also find details of local voluntary and community organisations by clicking on the relevant link(s) below:

Leeds
Leeds City Council - Find contact details for nearly 2000 voluntary, community and organisations, groups, clubs and societies in the Leeds area.
Voluntary Action Leeds

Bradford
DIVA - The voluntary organisations database for Bradford District

Calderdale
Voluntary Action Calderdale

Kirklees
Voluntary Action Kirklees

Wakefield
Voluntary Action Wakefield

Self Employment

The idea of self employment appeals to many people at different stages in their life. Perhaps it has arisen from a redundancy or a change of career path following a career break or is a result of wanting to turn a creative idea into a business venture. Whatever the reason, the selection of links below can provide further information about self employment:

Business Link - Expert support designed to provide you with the best possible help with starting, running or growing a business.
Business Link West Yorkshire - Helps small to medium-sized businesses in the region looking for advice and support on any aspect of their business.
Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Guide - Advice and Information on Self Employment.
Companies House - Access free company information.
Netparkone - Yorkshire’s Online Business Directory.
Princes Trust - Practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance to help 14-30 year olds realize their potential.
Shell LiveWIRE - Helps 16-30 year olds to start and develop their own business.

Homeworking

An increasing number of people now choose to work from home. The decision could be due to a variety of reasons and some people may see working at home as the only way to earn a living in their particular situation. For further information about homeworking including employment rights try one of the links below:

Homeworking Directory
The National Group on Homeworking

Work experience

Work experience is any form of work that you do before you start your career. All work gives you some experience, including bar work, volunteering and Saturday jobs. The experience could take the form of short term, long term (e.g. one year) or part time employment, and could be paid or unpaid. Try one of the links below for further information or try one of the links above on voluntary work:

Best Graduate Jobs
Hobsons Graduate Employment and Training
New Deal
The National Council for Work Experience - (for students and graduates)
Worktrain (Directgov)

Business Indexes

Leeds Business Index - Research local companies, market sectors etc.

Online Directories

Directory of I.T. Services in Leeds
Employment Agencies in Leeds
Directory of Call Centres in Leeds and Yorkshire

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