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What is the job for me ? - At Portfolio Business Solutions we believe that the secret to getting the new job that you want is ensure that you prepare thoroughly and as early as possible and to do the basics to a high standard.

Before spending days and weeks trying just to find any job, have you asked yourself a few basic questions about the type of job you want to do?

As we go through your answers we will be able to build a profile for yourself and help you understand How do I find a career.

Question 1 - What job do you really want to do and why?

We will take you though the simple process of creating a profile for yourself, what interests you have and how you could target getting a job in those areas that you are actually interested in.

This may seem fairly obvious, but too many times we met people who are just trying to any job - rather than a job in an area that they are actually interested in and would therefore be naturally good at doing.

Once we have established what job you actually want to do and why then we will review your covering letter and CV to make sure that it is clear to anyone who receives them that this is case.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a covering letter or CV as we can also help you to create these from scratch.  

Question 2 - Do you have a covering letter and CV that clearly describes why you want to do that job?

Question 3 - Where are you looking to find a job?

The job market has changed radically since the introduction of the internet, e-mail and interactive mobile phones. Job vacancies can be filled almost as soon as they have been advertised. Knowing where to look and how to apply as quickly as possible is vital to increasing your chances of getting an initial interview - either face to face or over the phone.  

We do provide employee redundancy support for anyone who is looking to go back to work following being made redundant.

Covering Letter and CV

“Back to Basics”

What job do you want to do?

Where do you want to work?

Our Careers Advice Service

Checklist for getting a job

Securing a new job takes time and preparation, especially if you are targeting a specific job. Use the following checklist as a guide to how to get a job.

1. Create an up to date CV with all your latest skills and experience added.

2. Research which job you want to do and why.

3. Create a covering letter to go with your CV and job applications.   

4. Apply for those jobs that interest you and remember to tailor your covering letter and CV to the specifics of the job role you are applying for.

5. Prepare answers to any questions that you think that you may be questioned on during your CV. These questions are likely to relate to items in your CV.

6. Prepare questions to ask at the end of your potential interview.

As part of our process to help you choose the right job we take you through all of the current job opportunities where you live as part of our Careers Support.

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