Abbey Park Campus St Margaret’s Campus Freemen’s Park Library
Careers Information
©LEICESTER COLLEGE SEPTEMBER 2014
Careers Area in the Library This section of the library contains: careers books, prospectuses and leaflets. Leicester College’s free ‘Learner Guides to Employment’ are also available on topics such as: • • • •
Developing your CV Interviews Researching Employment and Applying for Work Supporting Learners with Additional Needs to Find Work
They are also available from Student Services and are downloadable from Moodle. Careers Reference Collection in the library contains: • Careers 2013 – explore hundreds of different jobs, • Heap’s University Degree Course Offers – the essential guide to winning your place at university, • Ultimate CV*, • Ultimate Interview*. *Some titles can be borrowed for one week. E-Library: Careers zone (on Moodle) This contains careers websites and software. Click on the Library link and then click on Careers. http://moodle.lec.ac.uk Online Careers Package - Adult Directions ** The Careers E-Library contains a link to Adult Directions. This package provides information on different careers and jobs that will suit you. Go to the E-Library and click on Careers.
Key Careers Websites:
National Careers Service Website: Access to information on job search, labour market information and over 750 job profiles www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.fetchinfo.net/static/jobs Careers Information and up to date labour market information www.icould.com Careers Information and Career Planning fully interactive and easy to use. www.careersbox.co.uk Researching hundreds of career ideas, watch clips and learn about different roles in the job market. www.prospects.ac.uk Graduate careers site with useful tips on job search, career profiles and job vacancies To find work www.jobsearch.direct.gov.uk www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk www.gumtree.co.uk www.uk.jobrapido.com www.jobisjob.co.uk www.monster.co.uk www.jobsite.co.uk www.highcrossleicester.com Highcross Shopping Centre, Leicester. www.agencycentral.co.uk Quickly find the most suitable Recruitment Agencies or find your perfect job
For apprenticeships www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Volunteering: www.do-it.org.uk - Local opportunities in your area. www.vso.org.uk - Volunteering abroad Higher Education www.ucas.com – to register and apply for higher education Finance: http://www.gov.uk/student-finance Excellent site covering topics such as Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Grants, Loans and other financial help. Specific www.equalityhumanrights.com - Commission for Equality and Human Rights www.skill.org.uk – Skill: National Bureau for students with Disabilities Leicester College Careers Advisers – impartial and confidential, matrix accredited and available on all campuses and outreach Book a careers appointment by: • Calling 0116 2242240 • E-mailing info@leicestercollege.ac.uk • Dropping into Student Services. • See notice boards for information on vacancies too For more information on what is in the college library and our opening hours go to the E-Library on Moodle.