These days it is becoming increasingly difficult to find
employment.
There are usually a number of clients applying for the same job,
this make it as hard for the employer as it is for the perspective
new employee.
With dozens of applications and CV's to view you only have a few
seconds to
catch the attention of the employer, then if you are lucky enough to
get an interview, you need to have practiced the skills to give a
good account of yourself.
The following links may be of help,
Monster
CV
writing Guide
Great CV's
Interviews Tricks and Tips
Get that JOB
Bad Language
YouTube - Secrets of Giving a Good Interview
Checkout the events page to see what free employment courses
are being run at the Library
Click
here
KeyRing's support is based on people living in their own homes but sharing their skills and talents with each other and with their communities.

Self help services. Volunteering opportunities
Volunteers Application form Role Description

Independent Mental Health Advocate
MIND in OLDHAM are looking for 2 Advocates
A fulltime manager required for this challenging position.
Click on the link to see the full advert.
Remploy is one of the UK's leading providers of employment services and employment to people with disabilities and complex barriers to work. We are passionately committed to providing sustainable work opportunities for those who need it most - making a positive difference to the lives of individuals and communities, and realising commercial benefits for everyone we work with.

Help and advice with all aspects of employment.
*Getting your first job.
*Getting back to work.
*Changing you job.
*Training.
*Benefits advice.
Find your way back to work (a download guide)
Volunteeringoldham.org.uk is a dedicated website for volunteering in Oldham. This site aims to inform you of the developments in Oldham’s new volunteering agency and how you can influence its future. We have also provided links to other useful sites around volunteering......
Together into Employment (TIE)
"We are a specialised unit within Oldham Council" dedicated to preparing people with a
disability for employment.
TIE are contracted to deliver the WORKSTEP programme for the
Jobcentre plus.
we provide our clients with one to one support from an experienced
MENTOR.
The Mentor will help develop and agree job goals.
They will assist with Job applications and may provide support at
interview.
Once a job has been obtained the Mentor will continue to offer
whatever support may be needed to help an individual keep the job.
This could include on the job coaching and advice to both employee
and the employer.
TIE is located at:
Together into Employment
People, Communities and Society
Oldham Council
The Rock Street Resource Centre
Rock Street,
Oldham
OL1 3UJ
Phone:
0161 770 8500
Email:
socs.tie@oldham.gov.uk
Are you looking for work?
Thinking of choosing a new career?
Are you looking to progress in the job you are in?
Do you want to know what training is available to help you get ahead ?

Shaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and
disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more
independently.
We believe everyone has the right to work and we have campaigned for
over 25 years to turn our vision into a reality.