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Apprenticeships and jobs
If you are in Year 11, you must stay in learning or training until at least your 18th birthday Learning can be through an apprenticeship or further study. The official school leaving date is the last Friday in June for Year 11s. You should not start…Can I work anywhere?
If you are under 18, you are not allowed to work where: there is gambling there is alcohol, unless the work is part of an appropriate training scheme such as an apprenticeship you have to carry heavy loads, clean machinery or work with dangerous substances…Check out what's happening in the job market - trends
Using job information, when planning your career and job search, can help you make the right choice Below are some tools and graphs to help, it includes information about pay and qualifications and what's happening with jobs. Careerometer Careerometer lets you search and compare jobs…A contract of employment
This is important. You should get a contract within eight weeks of starting a job. If you don’t, ask your employer. The terms and conditions of your contract begin as soon as you start work. When you receive it, check it carefully as it sets…Covering letters
You will need to send a covering letter with any applications you make It should be well-presented to impress the employer. You can also write to firms that you want to work for even if they are not advertising for staff. Many jobs each year…CV or Curriculum Vitae
A good CV can get you an interview It should outline your career aims, education and work experience to date. The information on your CV will also help you to complete application forms. It will help to have it in front of you when ringing employers about…Employment agencies
Employment agencies provide staff recruitment and selection services to companies Agencies are not allowed to charge the job seeker a fee - the employer pays. There are two exceptions to this - entertainment and modelling work. Agencies vary in the range of jobs they offer. The vacancies…Employment rights including equality and permission to work in the UK
There are laws covering employment They include equality and discrimination, and employment rights, such as the right to a contract, pay, working hours and holidays, as well as rights around unfair dismissal and trade unions. There is information on all your rights at work on…Equality
The Equality Law 2010 Under this law: Everyone is treated equally and is protected from discrimination - being treated differently, less favourably or worse than others. The law is not easy and understanding what counts as discrimination is also not easy. If you feel you…Finding job and apprenticeship vacancies
Looking for a job or apprenticeship? Want to know where to search? Try looking at the suggestions below: Islington Council is one of the biggest employers in Islington and offers a huge range of jobs including apprenticeships. Take a look at Jobs and careers with Islington and…Finding jobs and apprenticeships
Help with finding a job or apprenticeship Do you know where to look for job vacancies? Need help to improve your CV or prepare for an interview? Start your job search by looking in the Latest vacancies and other opportunities section, and at the information…GCSE and A level results 2022
Have you just got your GCSE or A level results? You may have concerns and questions about your next steps in education, employment and training. Progress Advisers will be available on GCSE results day at the majority of Islington schools. The Progress Team wants to…Health and safety at work
There are rules and regulations that apply to lots of workplaces to help keep you safe and well at work Your employer has to ensure that you have a safe working environment. There should be training and protection, such as safety boots or guards on…Homeworking
People work from home for all kinds of reasons doing a range of jobs They work across many sectors, for example admin and secretarial work, call centre work, childminding, computing, hairdressing, home tutoring, manufacturing, online sales, pet minding or product parties. More people are working from home…Interviews
The interviewer has already seen your CV or application form and thinks you may be suitable, so ... ... don't panic but do prepare, it is essential if you want to have a good chance of getting the job. There are tips below to help…Job Search Planner
Planning your search Try to set aside some time each day for finding and applying for jobs Knowing the best places to look for vacancies, developing good job hunting skills, planning, organising and recording what you do in your job search will save time and…Job trends in Islington
In Islington, most employers are small private businesses on a single site There are over 21,000 businesses in Islington. Most of these employ between 1 and 9 people but there are around 100 businesses and organisations that employ over 250 people. Where do people work…Latest vacancies and other opportunities
Check out the links below for the latest Islington youth's opportunities This page is kept up to date on a weekly basis Islington Working - register on the 'go to' site for Islington residents, to see details of vacancies in Islington and surrounding areas. Islington's…Online applications
How to apply online Online applications must be sent back electronically through an online application form, usually on a company or employment agency website. Alternatively, you may be asked to send a CV as an email attachment. The email should be written in the style…