Services in finding jobs and apprenticeships (13)
Skills employers look for
Employers want to know about your skills Whatever job you are applying for there are some skills, abilities and attitudes that most employers want. These are often called ‘employability’ or ‘transferrable’ skills. Having these in mind when job hunting may help you to be successful.…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…Working hours for young workers 16-18
The hours young people can work are covered by UK law The law covers:All young workers (except those who are genuinely self-employed) - a young worker is someone who is old enough to leave school but is under 18 years oldPart-time, casual, temporary and agency…Job trends and jobs of the future
Using job information, when planning your career and job search, can help you make the right choice Job market information is often called labour market information (LMI). It shows trends that are happening in business and industry. LMI includes information about: job opportunities and the…Latest vacancies and opportunities
Check out the latest Islington youth's opportunities This page is updated on a weekly basis, check out the latest bulletin editions for the latest opportunities. Islington Working - register on the 'go to' site for Islington residents, to see details of vacancies in Islington and…Finding jobs and apprenticeships
Help with finding a job or apprenticeship Moving from school or college into work is a big step. Help is available if you: need support with finding and applying for jobs or apprenticeships are not sure what to include on your cv are worried about…Pay, the National Minimum Wage, tax and national insurance
National Minimum Wage Employers must pay you at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW) if you have reached the official school leaving date The National Minimum Wage rates are reviewed every April. From 1 April 2024 the NMW is: Apprentice - £6.40 an hour Age 16-17…Where to go for help about jobs and finding a job
If any of these situations apply to you, there is help available: need help with finding and applying for jobs? worried about starting a job or apprenticeship? don’t like what you are doing now and want to change direction? not in employment, education or training?…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…Cover letters
You will need to send a cover 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…Apprenticeships and jobs
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 a full-time job with training or an apprenticeship before this date. Apprenticeships are jobs with training, which use a…Vacancies and job search skills
Land that job! It may take time to find – and land – the job for you, whether you are 16, 18 or older. Looking for a job can be a job in itself. It is important to keep trying, keep motivated, stay focused, organised, determined and confident. Finding, getting…Ways of working
There are different ways to work Work doesn’t just mean having a paid 9 to 5 job. Work doesn’t have to be full-time, paid or permanent and you don’t even have to work for someone else. Your job could be: full-time or part-time permanent or…Part-time jobs at age 13-16
Working in a part-time job at age 13-16 You can have a part-time paid or unpaid job as long as the type of work you do is suitable for a young person, will not interfere with your education and will not harm you. Your employer has to…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 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…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…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…Payslips
Most employees have a right to receive a payslip or pay statement at, or before the time of payment Your payslip will include: the name of the company you work for your name your pay reference number payment date – when the money will be…