10 Tips to Finding a Job in Brighton

So you want a change and you're seeking for a newphone, in the car or have a walk round. No one is
job but where do you begin? You know that rolesgoing to object to you dropping in a CV and may
won't come to you but how do you approach yourrespect the fact that you came to them. They are
job hunt strategically? Follow these tips and you mayalso more likely to remember you when it comes to
be able to find the right role quickly:choosing candidates for interview.
1. Consider Carefully. What exactly are you wanting6. Visit Brighton Job Centre. The Brighton Job Centre
to do? Do you want a related position to the oneis there to assist you so make use of them. Go in
you have been in or is there something in particularand talk to one of their advisers who should be able
you've always wanted to do? Focus on what youto assist you with aspects such as your CV and you
really want, to avoid wasting time applying for rolescan also check their vacancy database to see what's
you don't actually want.available.
2. Update your CV. Your CV is fundamental when it7. Visit Brighton recruitment agencies. Brighton has
comes to job hunting. You will be judgedlots of recruitment agencies so make use of them.
straightaway on your CV so make sure it's up toDon't forget that they charge their clients not you so
date, well presented and makes the perfectthey are a free way of getting your CV out to
impression. Ask friends or family to read it throughorganisations. They can also advise you on your CV,
for you and give their impression of you.interview techniques and other recruitment related
3. Job seeking is 9 to 5. If you are unfortunatematters. They may also be aware of jobs coming up
enough to find yourself without a job then look atso you could have the chance to be the first to
your job hunt as a job in itself. You should beapply for a job.
prepared to spend all day hunting, applying and8. Check The Brighton Argus. These papers show
speaking to those in Brighton who can assist you.Brighton employment so can be very useful in your
Sadly, job seeking can be a time heavy activity andjob hunt. Large Brighton organisations and Brighton
the more time you can put in to it the more likely& Hove City Council / East Sussex County
you are to get a good outcome.Council in particular advertise their jobs in The
4. Ask your friends. Don't forget that your friendsBrighton Argus so make sure you check them every
and family can be a useful job hunting tool. Askweek and get your application in quickly.
around and see if anyone has any suggestions for9. Check Job Boards. Brighton dedicated job boards
you. Maybe there is an job where they work thatsuch as Brighton jobs can be more useful when
could suit you. You can't know unless you ask!looking for a opening in Brighton than popular large
5. Target Brighton organisations. If there is asites such as Monster. You are more likely to find a
particular sector that you would like to work in thensmaller local employer advertising in a local job board
research the local organisations who might be(which are usually much cheaper) then a multinational
requiring someone like you. Some personal experienceone.
for you: When I was looking for work I decided I10. Don't give up! Finally don't despair! There are lots
wanted to give estate agency a try so I drew up aof vacancies out there and it is often a matter of
list of all the Brighton agencies and dropped my CV intime. It might be that you have to think about
to them. Out of the 14 CVs I handed in I got 3retraining but there are lots of options and help
interviews and was offered 2 jobs, none of whichavailable out there if you know where to look.
were actually advertising roles at that time! ThisGood luck with your job hunt!
strategy could work for you too so get on the