Useful Links - Job Hunting and Career Planning

JOB HUNTING

Covering Letters

The covering letter is the first impression that a potential employer gets about you. If you don’t get their attention right away, then they may not even look at your CV or application form. Try these links below for help on how to write a cover letter to get your CV noticed:

Workthing
Careers Gateway
Jobcentre Plus
Speculative Applications
Total Jobs

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A CV provides an employer with a summary of your education and experience. CVs are often requested in job adverts and are used by employers along with application forms and covering letters to decide who they will interview. Try one of the links below to help your CV stand out from the rest!

CV Builder
Easy CV - Build your CV online through Easy CV, part of the Calderdale & Kirklees Careers website

Tips on CV writing

Alec.co.uk
Careers Gateway
Go Job Site
learndirect-advice
Total Jobs
Workthing

Register for a free CV check

CV Checker - Find out how good your CV is by taking this ten-question quiz at Total Jobs

Application forms

A form can be used for making an application for a job, training opportunity or educational course. Try the links below for some general advice on completing application forms.

Workthing Careers Gateway
Total Jobs

Interviews

Having got the interview it is very important that you prepare yourself properly, do as well as you can during the interview and, if you are unsuccessful, learn from the experience. Try the links below for some helpful tips.

Alec.co.uk
Careers Gateway
Jobcentre Plus
learndirect-advice
Total Jobs
Workthing

CAREER PLANNING

Skills and Interests Assessment

learndirect-advice - Assess your skills and interests to find the right job for you!


Virtual Career Coach

Windmills Programme - Virtual Career Coach gives you a taste of the Windmills career management programme.

Psychometric Testing

Psychometric testing can be used to identify your personal strengths as part of your job search hunt.

Fish 4 Psychometric Service

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