We have career advice dedicated to helping you find a job.

In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever to spend time researching the job market and preparing yourself for your job search. Gone, for now, are the days when a job will just land in your lap and with competition fierce, you need to make sure that you're one step ahead of the competition.

Take a long hard look at yourself – Do you have the e-factor?

On paper, every single trainee electrician will have the same set of technical skills, so how does an employer choose between you?

The answer rests firmly on your employability skills; the little things that make you a professional employee and someone that an employer will want to hire.

What is the Employability Factor?

1. Following instruction, no matter how menial the task
2. Taking it upon yourself to keep up to date with industry developments
3. Reliability and punctuality
4. Being polite & professional to customers, your boss and your colleagues
5. Always doing every task to the best of your ability
6. Owning up to your mistakes and never trying to hide them
7. Leaving the personal calls or text messages until lunch

Career Resources

Below is a small sample of the websites currently showing plumbing jobs:

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
www.monster.co.uk
www.workgateways.com
www.totaljobs.com
www.ukjobsnet.co.uk

For more info contact Learn Direct on 0800 100 900 or go online at:
www.learndirect-advice.co.uk