Information on where to look for jobs and how to succeed at interviews.

Places to help you find a job

Knowing where to search for a job can be difficult, so below we've listed some places to help you get started.

Job fairs

Our next job fair is in Union Street, Aldershot, on Thursday 19 September from 10am to 2pm.

You can meet companies looking to recruit, as well as organisations that can help you in your job search. Companies confirmed attending include:

  • Farnborough Airport
  • Surrey Police
  • Hampshire County Council
  • Avon
  • Maximus
  • Home Instead
  • Richmond Fellowship
  • Hampshire and IOW Constabulary
  • New Directions
  • The Future Business
  • Citizens Advice
  • Hartford Care
  • Get Set
  • Right At Home
  • Hampshire Fire and Rescue
  • Aldershot Nurseries
  • Clockwork Recruitment
  • Nepbridge
  • Forces Employment Charity
  • Hill Group
  • JBC Skills Training Ltd
  • Utility Warehouse
  • Enterprise
  • ATS
  • Momentum
  • National Careers Service
  • Rushmoor Borough Council

We host regular job fairs in both Farnborough and Aldershot, and will update this page with details of upcoming events.

Job Centre Plus

For hints and tips on applying for jobs visit the Job Help website. You can also access the latest jobs registered with Job Centre Plus at GOV.UK - find a job.

Jobs Go Public

Rushmoor Borough Council vacancies are advertised on Jobs Go Public, along with many other public sector roles and opportunities across Hampshire and nationally.

Hampshire jobs

Hampshire County Council offers a wide range of full and part time jobs with offices in many locations across Hampshire. To search for jobs visit the Hampshire County Council careers website.

Recruit for Spouses

Supporting communities around our armed forces, Recruit for Spouses offers suitable vacancies as well as training, online courses, career mentoring and coaching to help you no matter where you are in your career journey.

Forces Families Jobs

Apply for jobs and access employment and training opportunities with companies and organisations who are Forces family friendly; employers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant or are able to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces. Visit the Forces Families Jobs website to find out more.

Agency Central

You can find information on a wide range of recruitment agencies and you can search by sector and location to find the right one for you. To search for an agency visit the Agency Central website.

LinkedIn

Build up your professional network and search for jobs using this social media platform. Companies often post updates so you can get a feel for the organisation you're thinking of working for. Search by location, job type, or company to find something that works for you. Visit and sign up for a LinkedIn profile.

Preparing for an interview

An interview is your chance to demonstrate your skills to a potential employer and its important to make a good impression. Below are some links to resources and websites that can help you prepare.

National Careers Service 

Provides information on the different types of interviews, example interview questions and tips on how to make a good impression. For more information visit the National Careers Service website.

Prospects 

Prospects is a careers website aimed at students, however it has a range of useful tips and videos about interviews that are great for anyone at any stage of their career. For more information visit the Prospects website.  

Reed

More interviews are taking place over video. Reed have produced some top tips for video interviews

STAR interview technique

The STAR interview technique is a great way to help you think about how you answer questions. Most interviews will have some competency or behavioural questions and these can seem tricky to answer, following the STAR technique will help you feel more prepared and confident.

Indeed.com have resources on how to use this technique along with other helpful articles. To find out more visit the Indeed website.

If you would like one on one help looking for work and preparing for interviews, there are organisations that can support you in finding a job.


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