If you are looking for a career change, a new job, a part-time
job or even your first job, your Northumberland Library can help by
providing:
Books
Your library has books on all aspects of job hunting - where to
look, how to fill in an application form or write a CV and giving
the best possible interview.
Internet Access
Library members can use the Internet free for up to two hours a
day. Use a library PC to search for jobs, download and email
application forms and research the company you are applying to work
for.
Aptitude and Psychometric Testing
Many companies use aptitude and psychometric testing as part of
an interview to assess candidtates. Your library has books to help
you with these tests and Internet access so that you can practise
apitutde and psychometric tests online.
Career Guides
Interested in changing direction or don't know what to do? Get
on the career path with your library - our career guides will give
you information about training, salary expectations and routes to
hundreds of careers such as becoming a nurse, journalist or
plumber.
Overseas Work, Seasonal and Voluntary Work
Find out about overseas, seasonal and voluntary work with books
from the library and use the Internet to search and apply for
jobs.
Childcare Facilities
We have information about local childcare facilities and contact
details. There are also books available on how to choose the right
childcare facility.
Employment Legislation
Find out your rights as an employee and your responsibilities as
an employer - the library can provide you with up-to-date
information on employment legislation such as minimum wage and
equality.
For More Information
For more information contact your local library or click on one
of the book covers above to search the library catalogue. Special
collections are held at Alnwick, Ashington, Berwick, Blyth,
Cramlington, Hexham, Morpeth, Ponteland and Prudhoe.
