See all resources available if you are job hunting in Sandwell.
The job centre has dedicated Work Coaches on helping people find work. You will need to be registered at the job centre to access this facility. Your local job centre will be able to help you or look on:
To find your local job centre you can visit:
https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
Local Support in Sandwell
Regional residents can also access free support with preparing CVs, applications, undertaking job searches, interview practice etc.
For support to find a job, including help with completing application forms, interview practice, and access to local vacancies, visit http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/thinksandwell
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service provides free, up to date, impartial information, advice and guidance on careers, skills and the labour market, across England, to anyone over the age of 13.
Support includes:
- Job matching to current vacancies
- Redundancy support
- Skills analysis and career planning
- Access to Kickstart and apprenticeship opportunities
- Sector webinars
- Live events with employers
- Job fairs
- CV development
- Job search and online applications
- Understanding the local job market
- Exploring career options
- Interview techniques
- Online advice and digital tools
- Searching for courses and training schemes
- Finding funding to support learning
- Developing an action plan
Call 0800 100 900 to speak to a professional careers adviser or visit https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ to access advice articles and digital tools or to speak to an adviser via webchat or email.
You can follow National Careers Service West Midlands on social media to find out about upcoming events and job and training opportunities in your area – just search for @CareersWestMids or click on the links below.
Are you thinking of adult education or a current adult learner at Sandwell College – and are you seeking careers guidance? Professionally qualified Careers Advisers can help you with a range of support including choosing suitable courses, exploring career ideas, understanding your options, finding jobs, writing CVs, preparing for interviews and much more. Find out more about careers advice at Sandwell College: https://www.sandwell.ac.uk/
