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Get On Into Work - advice and tips guide

This booklet has been put together for you to use as a tool in your search for work.  It covers key stages of looking for a job - finding vacancies, CVs, application forms and preparing for interviews - and offers hints and tips for each stage of your search.  

Just starting out - The questions in this section will help you think clearly about what sort of job you want. You'll also get handy tips on setting up an e-mail account and where to start looking for vacancies.

CVs and applications - You need to put together a winning CV and start to market yourself.  Read through the sections on Applying for Jobs and Contacting Employers for tips on marketing yourself effectively. 

Got that Interview - You'll find a checklist to help you prepare for the interview. We've listed some questions you may be asked - think about how you might answer them.

Advice on Money Matters - If you need advice about benefits, the financial impact of moving into work or savings and loans go to the Money Advice section of the guide. 

Other Information - This section lists some employers and recruitment agency websites and other information that may be useful to you when planning to move into employment, education or training.

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Get On Gateway

City Development

G.1, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG

Tel: 0131 529 6161

Email: geton@edinbur
gh.gov.uk