Looking for a job in London can seem daunting. We have compiled some useful information together to help you navigate your way.
First you will need to have an up-to-date CV (curriculum vitae) and know how to write a covering letter.
Do a google search and it will come up with many templates for CVs and covering letters, here are a few useful links:
CV:
Covering letter:
You can also search and apply for some jobs through your Linkedin profile
Looking for a job
Job search sites covering a wide range of sectors:
- Indeed
- Gumtree
- The Guardian Jobs
- Fish4Jobs
- CV Library
- Monster
- Independent Jobs
- Job Today
- Total Jobs
- Career Builder
- Reed
If you are from overseas, the Chamber of Commerce of your country of origin may also advertise jobs
A few examples of specific job search sites:
Hospitality: Caterer
Travel: Travel Weekly
Marketing: Marketing Week
Charity: Charity Job
Freelance: PeoplePerHour
Healthcare: Health Jobs UK
Fashion: Fashion Jobs, Fashion United
Education: tes
Or try large employers such as:
Airports
Travel
Leisure & Entertainment
- Merlin Entertainments (includes the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE)
- Odeon
Food & Drink
Retail
- Tesco
- Sainsbury’s
- Poundland
- New Look
- John Lewis Partnership (John Lewis & Waitrose)
- Harrods
Hospitality
- Travelodge
- IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)
Recruitment Agencies
There are many recruitment agencies, some specialise in particular job sectors and some cover a wide range. They can help you find temporary or permanent work.
Useful links:
Internships
An internship is a way to gain valuable work experience (and possibly the opportunity of employment at the end). However, many internships don’t pay or pay very little money, so this is only possible if you have some money saved or financial assistance. Internships vary in duration, normally between 3 and 12 months. They are advertised on regular job sites such as Indeed, Charity Job or through agencies such as Inspiring Interns.
Apprenticeships
Gain valuable work experience, skills and qualifications whilst getting paid. For those aged 16 and over. Apprenticeships vary in duration, normally between 1 and 4 years. Click here for further information.
Direct
- Take your CV round to restaurants, cafes, hotels – they don’t always advertise vacancies
- Contact companies you are particularly interested in and ask if they have any vacancies
Volunteering
Want to get some experience, meet new people or help a worthy cause? Go to our volunteering page.
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