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The growth of the Manchester economy means there are
employment opportunities across a wide range of industries. Key areas
of employment within the services sector include government bodies, the
health service, education, and financial and professional services. Manchester
also offers employment opportunities in hi-tech, specialist fields such
as biotechnology and electronics.
There are numerous resources available to access latest
employment opportunities:
MIDAS
(Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service) has information
on Manchester's economy and key industry sectors.
Job Searches
The following all offer similar advice and job searches although some
have more vacancies on their books than others but they're all worth checking
as many of the jobs will be different. Some also offer you an email service
where latest vacancies are sent direct to you and a wide range of career
advice such as writing CVs, and developing interview techniques.
Local
Recruit
A portal page for job and recruitment vacancies. Links to around 16 different
online sites.
The Monster
recruitment site
You can search from 60 days back up to the last 24 hours and post your
CV and get career advice.
Jobsite
Updated regularly. Search for jobs up to 7 days ago right up to the last
2 hours and send your CV straight to the top recruitment agencies and
employers in your sector.
UKvillages
Hunts down vacancies via Local Recruit. It offers a local employment or
recruitment agency search facility, via either the Yellow Pages or Scoot.
The Manchester Evening News and the online version Manchester
Online is a major source for recruitment advertising in Manchester
and has an advanced search facility.
Fish4
Has it's own 'career centre' with a graduate area, career doctor and a
psychometric test.
Total
Jobs
Search facility for a wide range of jobs.
Directgov
Has an area specifically aimed at disabled people. Advice and information
on finding work, job schemes, special equipment in the workplace, the
rights of disabled employees and the responsibilities of employers.
Jobcentre Plus
The online version of the job centres only no sitting around in a waiting
room. Onsite interview and letter writing tips section.
Voluntary
work
Resources for anyone who works with or manages volunteers as well as to
those who want to volunteer.
Prospective graduates
A search for job vacancies and info about further education.
National Council
for Work Experience
Promoting, supporting and developing quality work experience for the
benefits of students, organisations and the economy.
Additional resources
Most of the large recruitment agencies have
a presence in Manchester. These include:
 Adecco
Hays
Manpower
Michael
Page
Reed
MIDAS
Can advise on specialist recruitment agencies in Greater Manchester.
North
West Workplace
A site for careers and recruitment in the North West.
BBC
One Life
Advice on discovering what you want to do, getting your dream job, writing
a CV, calming interview nerves and how to land that dream job. Dealing
with sticky situations such as an office romance or personality clash.
There are also useful links.
Learning and Skills Council
Responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds
in England.
People
with Disabilities
Employment advice and information on finding work, job schemes, special
equipment in the workplace, the rights of disabled employees and the responsibilities
of employers.
Organisations
and Charities
A range of organisations, charities and support groups that offer advice
and information on employment-related areas for those with a disability.
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