Job help from your Library

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How your Library can help www.lancashire.gov.uk Searching for Jobs

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How your Library can help

www.lancashire.gov.uk

Searching for Jobs

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www.lancashire.gov.uk/jobsupportHere at Lancashire Libraries we are

committed to providing help and support if you’re looking for work

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As job search has moved online

People without internet access are at a disadvantage

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• The best place to now look for work is online

• More than 25% of employers use only the internet to advertise job opportunities

• Due to the government's Digital by Default agenda there will be changes to the job searching and benefit systems.

• There are lots of different websites and online resources you can use with your learners to look for work

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Basic computer skills are needed to apply…

Plus many jobs involve the use and require some knowledge of computers

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In all our libraries

You can have free computer use and internet access for up to 2 hours a day

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And many of our libraries

Have regular free courses and sessions to help people get the online skills they need

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We start with the basics

Including that all important email account that you’ll need for job applications

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You learn at your own pace

Completing a short series of online practical bitesize courses

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When you’ve mastered the basics

There are more advanced courses available to suit your needs or interests

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We have staff and volunteers available

To help you at any stage

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We start with the basics

• How to use a keyboard and mouse• How to search and explore the internet• How to keep in touch with email• How to stay safe online

• Shopping online• Understanding public services online• Job hunting online• Socialising online• Photos online

and you can go on to learn things like

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Find a course near you…

lancashire.gov.uk/events

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Many of our libraries also

have regular Work Clubs

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At our work clubs tutors are on hand to help you

• Producing CVs and covering letters

• Completing application forms (paper based and online)

• Interview skills

• Searching for jobs online

• Finding information on courses to develop your employment skills and gain qualifications

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And you can share advice and experience

With other people ‘in the same boat’ as you

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Through our Digital Library

You can gain access to the best resources to help with your job

search

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our Good Web Guide

Lists the best websites and online help

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So you could

Practice your interview techniquewith Duncan Bannatyne

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So you could

View all the latest vacancies in one place as soon as they’re announced

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So you could

Look at Job and Business opportunities with details of the information you need

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You can contact us

[email protected]

www.lancashire.gov.uk

www.lancashire.gov.uk/jobsupport