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In the UK there are many ways to find work. The main ways are through:
- Employment agencies
- Jobcentre Plus
- Local newspapers
- Job fairs
- Adverts for vacancies in shop windows
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You can register for free with an employment agency who are there to help you find work. However, for providing this service they will take a percentage of your pay. A list of employment agencies can be found in your local Phone Book or Thompson’s Directory. You can also ask the Job Centre to direct you to local agencies or search on the Internet by typing, for example, ‘employment agency Brandon’ into a search engine. Agencies cannot charge for finding you a job. They must follow strict guidelines and pay you properly and give you a pay slip which clearly states your pay and any deductions – such as for tax, national insurance and accommodation. There are many employment agencies in the UK; you should make sure they are properly registered and that you sign a contract (keeping one copy for your records) and ask for your wage slips to be sent to you each time you are paid. This is usually weekly or monthly. Each agency may differ so check before you start. Agencies can also help you find work with accommodation attached – this can only be charged at a certain rate. Currently this is £4.15 per day (up to a maximum of £29.05 per week). |
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Jobcentre Plus is a government organisation there to give free advice, guidance and support and help you find work in your local area. Jobcentres can be found in all major towns in the UK and you can search for your nearest centre and for vacancies on their website. The Jobcentre advertises a wide selection of local and national jobs. If you visit your local Jobcentre you can pick up a copy of leaflets in a range of languages - covering topics including NI number, benefits and job vacancies. The Jobcentre also support people to fill out application forms and letters, prepare for interviews, conduct job searches and guide people who want to set up their own businesses. If you are entitled to benefits, Jobcentre Plus can advise you and guide you through the process. |
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Many local, regional and national newspapers have job pages. Check with your local newsagent which papers have the job pages and when. In Suffolk local papers include the East Anglian Daily Times, Ipswich Evening Star, Bury Free Press, Sudbury Free Press, Eastern Daily Press, and the local Advertiser. Copies of local papers are available to look at for free in all local libraries. |
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Some towns have job fairs where you are able to meet directly with potential employers. For more information about them you can ask at your local library or Jobcentre Plus. |
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Many shops in the UK advertise job vacancies in their windows. It’s a good way to find work. Often they will give you an application form and ask you to fill it out and return it. If successful you will then be invited for an interview and hopefully be hired. You will then need to agree and sign a contract, find out your work responsibilities and confirm your working conditions and pay. |
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Employment 
