Work clubs, job search and CV support

Support with job searches and applications, CV writing and interview skills.

Work Clubs are currently offering a mixture of face to face, virtual, telephony or a mixed approach. Whilst most Work Clubs are changing their services, contact your Work Coach to find out what Work Clubs are currently available and how to contact them.

England: national support

– online events for CV creation, interview tips and employment skills

– 8 week job club which supports job search, CV writing and interview skills

– support for job applications and interview techniques

– provides CV and cover letter templates and ideas

- internet access for job search and advice on completing job applications

– employment support for people with disabilities

– the job search website ran by Jobcentre Plus

– an online chatbot and jobsite service

– jobs are posted by Jobs Fairs exhibitors when a Jobs Fair is held

– social networking platform for employment opportunities which includes job search advice

– jobsite which includes CV, job search and interview advice, including a ‘’ eBook

– free practice aptitude tests to try

– recruitment site focused on working dads for part time, home based and flexible jobs

– recruitment website for working mums focused on part time, home based and flexible working which includes returner programmes

– recruitment and job search resources for older workers

Avon, Somerset and Gloucestershire

- Various workshops for job-hunting strategies, CV’s and identifying ways to ensure your application provides the best possible chance of getting an interview

- Online toolkit with guides and videos covering CVs, covering letters, application forms and interviews

– see website for details

– Employment support- see website for details

Essex

Morgan Sindell – contact to your Work Coach about this monthly CV workshop for people in Essex

– runs a job search and CV support service for Colchester, Jaywick and Clacton

Cumbria and Lancashire

- provider of adult education courses in Blackpool.

- community learning in Lancashire

- giving support to people to create or improve a CV and much more

Birmingham and Solihull

Solihull Job Advice group - Christ Church Hall, 741 Warwick Road, Solihull. Provides one to one confidential support with CVs, job search, covering letters

Black Country

Aaina Womens Centre - Bath Rd, Caldmore, Walsall, WS1 3BS and runs a job search support service for Women and by appointment only

- job club is open to Walsall residents

- blended learning offer

– provides help for Jobseekers

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Key Business Skills - job seeker support - create or review cv to enhance prospects

Leicester Adult Skills and Learning Service (LASALS) - Employment Programme - Includes CV construction

Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland

Nottingham City libraries - Help with CVs, applications, job searching and interview preparation delivered by employment support advisors

Scotland: national support

– online events for CV creation, interview tips and employment skills

– 8 week job club which supports job search, CV writing and interview skills

– support for job applications and interview techniques

– provides CV and cover letter templates and ideas

- internet access for job search and advice on completing job applications

– employment support for people with disabilities

– the job search website ran by Jobcentre Plus

– an online chatbot and jobsite service

– jobs are posted by Jobs Fairs exhibitors when a Jobs Fair is held

– social networking platform for employment opportunities which includes job search advice

– jobsite which includes CV, job search and interview advice, including a ‘’ eBook

– free practice aptitude tests to try

– recruitment site focused on working dads for part time, home based and flexible jobs

– recruitment website for working mums focused on part time, home based and flexible working which includes returner programmes

– recruitment and job search resources for older workers

Central Scotland

Glasgow’s Regeneration Agency – contact your Work Coach about this job search support service

East Scotland

– offers CV and job search support in East Lothian

– job search and CV support for people with disabilities or long term health conditions in Edinburgh, Lothian and Midlothian

– job search and CV support for young people in East Lothian

Tryst Community Centre – contact your Work Coach about this job search and CV support in Forth Valley

- offers job search and CV support for young people in the Borders

South West Scotland

CEIS Ayrshire – contact your Work Coach about this Pipeline Project aimed at removing barriers to work in Ayrshire

The Hub – contact your Work Coach to be referred to this CV and job search support service in Dumfries

Wales: national support

– online events for CV creation, interview tips and employment skills

– 8 week job club which supports job search, CV writing and interview skills

– support for job applications and interview techniques

– provides CV and cover letter templates and ideas

- internet access for job search and advice on completing job applications

– employment support for people with disabilities

– the job search website ran by Jobcentre Plus

– an online chatbot and jobsite service

– jobs are posted by Jobs Fairs exhibitors when a Jobs Fair is held

– social networking platform for employment opportunities which includes job search advice

– jobsite which includes CV, job search and interview advice, including a ‘’ eBook

– free practice aptitude tests to try

– recruitment site focused on working dads for part time, home based and flexible jobs

– recruitment website for working mums focused on part time, home based and flexible working which includes returner programmes

– recruitment and job search resources for older workers

North and Mid Wales

Abergele Youth Action – provides one to one IT support on weekdays

South East Wales

– job search and careers advice in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Merthyr

Cardiff Hubs – each Cardiff City Council hub offers job search and careers advice

– provides job search, CV writing, training and work experience opportunities in Torfaen

– service for people in Newport that includes job search, CV and employment advice

South West Wales

Menter Gorllewin Sir Gar – contact your Work Coach for digital access support to job search in Carmarthenshire

– a Google Map of all Work Clubs with blue pins being work clubs and pink pins being enterprise clubs