Find a Job
also known as: aptitude tests, CVs, finding a job, free CV help, free jobseeking help, jobhunting, jobs and careers, jobseeking, psychometric testing, working abroad.
Your library can help you find a job, write the perfect CV, give the best job interview or find your dream career. We have information on local childcare, employment legislation, working abroad and aptitude and psychometric tests.
Work & Jobhunting
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
information on:
Job
Seeking
Books
Your library can provide information 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 candidates.
Your library has books to help you with these tests and
Internet access so that you can practise aptitude and psychometric
tests online.
For more information
contact your local library or click here to search the library
catalogue.
Careers
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, and career 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, and use the Internet to search and
apply for jobs.
Click here to see local
opportunities for voluntary work.
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
contact your local library or click here to search the library
catalogue.
Where is this information available?
Special collections combine reference and
lending books with quality websites, and are available at :
Library members can use library computers and scanners free at any library for 2
hours a day to search the Internet and apply for jobs, as well as
using printing and photocopying facilities for a small charge.
Jobs at Northumberland County Council
Please click here to find
all current jobs at Northumberland County Council
