As part of our ongoing partnering programme with GeenJobs we have just added another feed into our aggregator.  

Our ongoing programme to aggregate as many job boards as we can, as you may have already seen we have partnered with GreenJobs who have several specialist job boards. We recently added SolarJobs and now we have just added Conservation Jobs to our database. 

Your search results will now include their active jobs, and you can still use our great advanced search features and even and email alerts will include their postings.

About GreenJobs

"We are a specialist job board that focuses on jobs and careers in the green industry sector both in the United Kingdom and globally. Each month we promote hundreds of job postings across a variety of sectors including environmental jobs, environment jobs, renewable energy jobs and renewable jobs."

Part 38 of our job searching tips. (Improve your chances)

GET EXTRA SKILLS.

It could be that you’re not getting jobs because your qualifications aren’t strong enough. 

If you have the money, this could be a good time to get new qualifications: you could consider going back to college or university, or taking out a Career Development Loan to help finance an evening class or training course.

Do not forget though there are many online courses that you can do free. 

Part 37 of our job searching tips. (Improve your chances)

JOIN A TRADE UNION OR TRADE ASSOCIATION.

It’s possible that some jobs will only be advertised through union contacts. Going to union meetings can also be a focused way of networking. There is also usually a trade association or body for most trades, industries, job types, do a bit of research and see which best suits your needs.

Many will have reduced fees for students or job seekers. If they do not advertise this …Ask!

It also looks good on your CV, it shows initiative and interested in you field. 

Just added Solar Jobs! The job board for Solar Experts.

As part of our partnering with GreenJobs this week we have started to add there network of specialist job boards to bring you even more active results. 

About 

Solar Jobs is a specialist job board that focuses on jobs and careers in the Solar industry sector both in the United Kingdom and globally. Each month we promote hundreds of job postings across a variety of sectors including environmental jobs, environment jobs, renewable energy jobs and renewable jobs.

Part 36 of our job searching tips. (Improve your chances)

SHARE YOUR CONTACTS WITH OTHER JOB-SEEKERS.

What goes around comes around. By sharing your contacts with friends who are looking you will be helping yourself as they are more likely to do the same to you. It’s also good for the soul to give rather than concentrate on your own life all the time!

It’s all about the networking!

Part 35 of our job searching tips. (Improve your chances)

GET A JOB-SEEKING BUDDY.

As with dieting and getting out of debt, it can really help to have someone with whom to search for work. You can look over each other’s CVs, help each other with interview skills and generally encourage each other. Make sure you’re choose someone positive and who isn’t afraid to be honest with you.

Set some time aside to meet up. Treat it like a business meeting, make an agenda of what you want to achieve, it’s not just an excuse to have a coffee together. Summaries what you have achieved, what jobs you have applied for, analysis the good and bad, share tips. 

JJobMagpie Partners with GreenJobs to bring you even more active results. 

As part of our ongoing programme to aggregate as many job boards as we can we have partnered with Green Jobs. Your search results will now include their active jobs, and you can still use our great advanced search features and even and email alerts will include their postings.

About GreenJobs

We are a specialist job board that focuses on jobs and careers in the green industry sector both in the United Kingdom and globally. Each month we promote hundreds of job postings across a variety of sectors including environmental jobs, environment jobs, renewable energy jobs and renewable jobs.

For Jobseekers

Each month thousands of highly qualified active and passive professionals use our job board as it has been designed to be user friendly and intuitive for the jobseeker to use, and provides them with the widest choice of suitable vacancies and the best possible functionality. Our job search functionality allows candidates to specify the exact type of role that they are interested in finding out more about as they can narrow their job search criteria by job title, job type, job sector, job category, salary, education level and location. When a candidate registers with GreenJobs they are given access to a free candidate management system. This allows the candidate to upload and edit their CV, set up job alerts by email that immediately notifies them of suitable job opportunities, add jobs to a wish list and track all the applications that they have made to suitable job postings. 

Part 34 of our job searching tips. (Other options)

BE WILLING TO MOVE COUNTRY.

It may be a big move, but given current economic situation there are going to be many people looking to do the same thing over the next few years – especially new graduates who can’t find positions.

Teaching a language is always a popular option but if you’ve got skills and ambition there are so many other options. Check out the plethora of ‘jobs abroad’ sites on Google and on job boards. 

It’s amazing what’s out there. If you’d just like to get away for a short time, check out Gap Year for Adults which has ideas for jobs, travel and general fun on a year off abroad.

Part 33 of our job searching tips. (Other options)

DO AN INTERNSHIP.

Although not for everyone doing, an internship can be a great way of learning new skills and changing career fields. Don’t be put off by age, no all interns are school leavers or graduates, many companies will appreciate experience.

Don’t allow yourself to become slave labour, of course, but do get the most training out of it that you can. Also, spend your time networking with people in the office.

Have a look at the Government’s Graduate Talent Pool website for opportunities, or think about contacting companies directly to see if they have opportunities.

 It might seem unproductive, or even a step backwards if you’ve been in employment for some time, but it could be the crucial step to getting paid employment – it’s a foot in the door! 

Part 32 of our job searching tips. (Other options) 

VOLUNTEER.

If you have time on your hands, why not use it for good by becoming a local volunteer? You could work for a charity or visit elderly people or help at a local school.

Whatever you do you will be getting out there, keeping busy, and learning new skills. It will do wonders for your CV. You also never know who you might meet and who could point you in the direction of a job.

It’s all part of networking. Make sure you talk to everyone about what sort of job you are looking for. 

Part 31 of our job searching tips. (Other options)

 CREATE YOUR OWN JOB.

We already mentioned about starting a business, but maybe you could be a consultant or freelance worker for various outlets.

Why not create your own job: work out what companies need in your area of expertise and then tout yourself about. You will have more freedom and variety and it might be something you can do from home too. 

Part 30 of our job searching tips. (Other options)

CONSIDER YOUR SKILLS.

If changing career, it’s easy to ignore prospective jobs because we only think in terms of the specific job description of what we’ve been doing.

However, if you list all the things you do at work and possibly elsewhere, such as your activities as a parent or a fund-raiser for your favourite charity, you will realise just how many skills you use on a daily basis.

This will help you fill your CV with all your relevant skills and look much better than the standard “hobbies” such as films, reading etc that everyone uses. This will increase your range of job choices.

Part 29 of our job searching tips. (What else to do while searching)

SPEND FREE TIME SORTING OTHER ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE.

Get that bathroom painted; sort out your cupboards and drawers and sell your junk on eBay or a car boot sale; get your filing properly sorted and switch all your bills to cheaper providers.

This is time that can be used really well and you will be so pleased once you get a job that you already have all those niggly tasks out of the way.

It’s also a good time to sort you finances. Cancel all the things you really don’t need but just let the direct debit run.

It also breaks up the monotony.

Part 28 of our job searching tips. (What else to do while searching)

SET UP YOUR OWN ‘SIDE’ BUSINESS AT HOME

Make the most of the downtime – set up your own business on the side. It shows employers impressive initiative, it will earn you some extra cash and it will keep you busy. You could even keep it going when you get a job.

But….Be careful this will take time and effort and should not be done lightly. 

Job Magpie teams up with Student Jobs.......

Job Magpie is now fully integrated with StudentJobs, a great jobs board specifically dedicated to the employment needs of students and graduates.

StudentJob brings you into direct contact with interesting companies that are looking for temporary, part-time or full-time employees. Whether you are looking for an internship to compliment your education or a graduate placement to start your career, we have a wide range of opportunities. StudentJob offers a simple way to get in touch with local and international companies, whether to earn money besides your studies or to gain valuable work experience. 

you can search the additional 5000 live jobs directly in our system and set up email alerts. 

Part 27 of our job searching tips. (What else to do while searching)

REGISTER WITH A TEMP AGENCY.

There are lots of temporary job agencies around and, again, it’s a numbers game – sign up with several agencies and you have a greater chance of landing some work. Make sure you phone them regularly to see if they have work. Don’t wait for them to call you.

BUT AGAIN… do not over do it, make sure you leave enough item to do some serious searching. 

3 Subtle Ways to Ask for a Job That 

Are Better Than "Please Hire Me!"

Part 26 of our job searching tips. (What else to do while searching)

Struggling to get that Head of Marketing job? Keep yourself going and stave off debt by babysitting, waitressing or helping neighbours with DIY. Look through the print ads and ones online for the latest part-time work opportunities. It will keep your CV fresh, make you more employable and still give you time to continue to hunt for the job of your dreams.

Also check out Gumtree to see if there are some little earners you could get involved in while you’re waiting. This is important for your finances, your range of skills and your self esteem.

BUT… do not over do it, make sure you leave enough item to do some serious searching. 

7 Ways to Survive Your First Office Job

We love this quick guide for students. but it probably applies to everyone!

https://www.studentjob.co.uk/blog/1338-7-ways-to-survive-your-first-office-job

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Part 25 of our job searching tips. (What else to do while searching)

GET INTO A ROUTINE AND STICK TO IT.

Get a daily routine, getting a job is your new job – for the time being at least. Have your working hours but then give yourself your non-working hours to do other things. Start the day at the same time you would if actually working.

If you’re stuck at home and the only thing in your life is your CV and covering letter, give yourself a break.

This will keep life varied, keep you sane, enhance your CV and give you the chance to network with others. Take the opportunity to get fit, or start a hobby. 

Part 24 of our job searching tips.

FOLLOW UP ON INTERVIEWS.

Send a thank you letter immediately after an interview.

You don’t need to grovel but it will do no harm to thank your interviewer for his or her time, to reiterate your interest in the job and to say that you will be available for a follow-up interview if they want to know anymore.

This shows courtesy and professionalism and it will keep you in their minds!