Find Your Dream Job By Job Heaven

Are you looking for the job of your dreams?

Whether unemployed or looking for the next step in your career, Job Heaven is here to help!

What we offer job seekers: 

• 15,000+ of jobs at your fingertips.
• Upload multiple C.Vs or cover letters to your profile. 
• Register quickly using Linkedin.
• A hub of information to help you with the job hunt.
• A dedicated Graduate Cloud for students and graduates.
• Make your profile searchable to recruiters.
• Get updates on latest jobs emailed straight to your inbox!

Note: We put our latest jobs into social media, so follow our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. 

To register and upload your CV just simply click here 

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Work Experience By Job Heaven

Whether you’ve gone to university or not, during or after your degree work experience is invaluable in helping you get your foot on the ladder of employment and leading you to your Job Heaven.

There are various types of work experience to consider - 

• Work Placement – This can be paid or unpaid as part of a course of study, can be arranged for a specific period of time either through your University or the Employer.
• Sandwich Placements – Often for the duration of one year for a course, it is a specific piece of assessed work.
• Voluntary work – Usually conducted in your spare time away from your course, unpaid.
• Part-time work – Taken during the term time, can be paid or unpaid
• Vocational work – Usually undertaken to enhance your CV or improve job prospects, can be part-time or temporary work for students or full time for graduates.
• Work-based project – A specific piece of assessed work for a course, conducted on an employer’s grounds.
• Work Shadowing – Where a student gains the understanding of what happens within an organisation by observing an employee in an organisation.

With so many young people applying for each vacancy, having that extra bit of work experience could be the difference between you getting that job over other contenders. Look online or speak to your careers advisor, maybe a family friend will let you help out at their company?

Undertaking work experience will help you decide if you are interested in a certain career path, let you network and exchange ideas with industry professionals and most of all improve your career prospects.

To get up to date information on the latest placements you can apply for, register with us here.

Finding The Right Position For You By Job Heaven

How To Find The Right Position For You?

When you start that all important job search things can get a little overwhelming, so don’t start without narrowing it down the who, what, when, where and why and then you’ll have a clearer idea of the Job Heaven you are looking for.

Who do you want to work for?

Things to consider when looking for a new position are who you want to work for?
Are you looking for a large firm or a small company?
If you want to work for a larger company, there may be scope for different roles and the opportunity to move in.

What kind of position are you looking for?

The first thing you need to establish is what kind of position you are looking for. Is this a Job or a Career?
Are you considering temporary, permanent, part time, full time?
If you are looking to add experience to your C.V, it is important to consider internships, graduate schemes and apprenticeships.
There are various roots that you can go down when looking for a job so make sure you know what you are looking for before you plan the best way to search and apply.

When?

When are you looking to start? Apply in advance but be aware that some roles are advertised months before employers plan for them to become available.

Where?

When you begin your Job Search, remember to set your radius to as far as you are willing to commute to. Think of feasible locations and realistic commuting times, remembering that Google Maps can be your best friend!

Why?

There are many reasons to start the job search, whether you are currently unemployed or not.  Are you after a challenge, change of scene, a new location, an increase in wages? Once you know your reasons for looking for a new job, then the search will become much easier.

And the final step... Register at Job Heaven and wait for the jobs to come to you!

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How To Market Yourself By Job Heaven

How to Market Yourself

In this day and age, getting to your Job Heaven doesn't just mean having the perfect C.V and aceing an interview. Social networks are becoming an increasingly important part of daily life, with the majority of people having a social presence on multiple forms of media.

Did you know that one in five bosses carry out a background check using social networks, meaning your interests and images may become relevant than you think to your future prospects.

You can use this to your benefit by expanding your personal branding. By this we mean edit the content on your social media to the form you think companies would deem employable, so limit the wild party shots as best you can! 

Take the time to create a LinkedIn page, not only is it free but almost all the top professionals are on there and this is a site that can help improve your networking skills to no-end. We know how important LinkedIn can be as a tool, so at Job Heaven when you register as looking for work we have built in the option to be able to take your details directly off your LinkedIn page. We like to keep things simple for you!

As a Graduate you might not have as much work experience as the next candidate, so it is important to showcase your skills as best you can which sometimes goes beyond the realms of the bog standard C.V.

One way to do this, particularly if you are applying for a role that is more creative, is to sign up for an online portfolio and give prospective employers the chance to see your work before they decide whether to call you for an interview. A quick Google search can turn up a wealth of free portfolio sites that could help you get the job of your dreams.

We understand the importance of marketing yourself to potential employers and with that in mind we encourage you to link your Job Heaven profile to your LinkedIn page, online portfolio or website. It's just a couple of clicks and you can be on your way!

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Interview Tips By Job Heaven

Are you preparing for the BIG interview? Make sure to check this before you go! 

                                           

Well done! You’ve got an interview, so now it’s time to get yourself ready for the face to face meet with your potential new boss.

Just to help you along, we’ve compiled a list of helpful hints to get you through this stage of the job hunt process.

Image matters.

Appearance is the first thing you’re interviewer will judge. Before they even ask you to take a seat if they notice a stain on your shirt you could be ruled out before you’ve even opened your mouth.  The job search is hard enough already without being ruled out for wearing a creased blouse, so make sure you are presentable and have your outfit washed and ready to wear the night before so that you don’t fall victim to what shall I wear syndrome.

Body language falls under this category as well. If you slump in your chair it looks like you aren’t interested in the position, so sit up straight and smile. Remember you want to look like you want this job!

Research, research, research!

Get to know as much as you can about your prospective employer. Check out their website and social media presence if they have one.

However don’t be tempted to spout back verbatim the contents of said website, because the chances are an interviewer will know the content of their own website and aren’t looking to test your memory.

Pick out the key themes, for example if this company has been around for 100 years, say something along the lines of ‘I am enthusiastic about working for an established company with such a long and varied history’.

What’s the plan?

As well as researching the company history, make sure you know where the actual place is! Plan your route and give yourself enough time to get there, making sure you factor in rush hour if you need to.

To be on the safe side give yourself half an hour breathing space, because it’s better to go for a walk and kill some time then end up running full pelt into the office and arriving a hot and sweaty mess!

Preparation is the key!

Make sure you take a copy of your CV and cover letter with you, in case the interviewer asks for it, you will always look better to be prepared then scrambling around in your bag for something you should have brought with you.

The same goes for bringing your portfolio if applicable, references and examples of your work are great to have on hand in a nice shiny folder then pulled out of your bag with tissues and bits of fluff attached!

As well as having all your paperwork, think about having some questions ready for the employer, have some research into the role that’s on offer. Just make sure you show an interest in the job role, not just the pay and benefits! 

The Aftermath.

When the interview is over, take some time to fire a quick email to the Recruiter, thank them for their time and reiterate your interest in the position. If you don’t get the job this time around that email could keep you in their mind for upcoming positions and will encourage them to keep the lines of communication open with you.

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Cover Letter Tips By Job Heaven

Are you planning to write a cover letter & don't know 

where to start? Check this out! 

                                                     

Don’t underestimate the power of a cover letter. It becomes hard to see how important they are when you are sending out 20 applications a day, but this is you’re opportunity to communicate directly with a recruiter and let them know who you are. Chances are that they will receive hundreds of applications, so the Cover Letter is a chance to make yourself stand out.

Here are a few simple tips to help create a good cover letter.

1. Spellcheck!
   This applies to everything, check names addresses contact info and the bulk of the letter. Spellcheck on a word processor only goes so far, so if you are unsure ask a friend or family member to check it for you.
   In these tough job hunting times, it’s important not to let a silly spelling mistake put you in a recruiter’s no pile.
    
2. Keep it brief.
   Keeping your cover letter to a side of A4 ensures that a potential employer doesn’t lose interest and it also means that you have to work harder to make everything you say relevant. Operate on the system that if you can’t fit it in the cover letter reasonably then it isn’t worth putting it in, everything must be relevant to the role you are applying for.
    
3. Who are you addressing this to?
   Wherever possible try and address your cover letter to the person responsible for overseeing the application process. This adds a personal touch and also shows that you have taken the time to research the role and the company you are applying to work for.
    
4. Research!
   Following on from the above point, research into the job and the company you are applying for, being able to include what the company does and how you can adapt to this role will let the employer know that you are serious about applying for this position and this is also information that will be invaluable in an interview situation.

What to include in your Cover Letter.

1. Opening the letter
   The opening paragraph should be short and to the point and explain why it is that you’re writing.
   Example: 'I would like to be considered for the position of ‘IT Manager’.
   It is also useful to include where you found the ad i.e. as advertised on jobheaven.co.uk or, if someone referred you to the contact, mention their name in this section.
    
2. Second paragraph
   Why are you suitable for the job? Briefly describe your professional and academic qualifications that are relevant to the role and ensure you refer to each of the skills listed in the job description.
    
3. Third paragraph
   Here’s your opportunity to emphasise what you can do for the company. Outline your career goal (make it relevant to the position you’re applying for) and expand on pertinent points in your C.V.
    
4. Fourth paragraph
   Here’s where you reiterate your interest in the role and why you would be the right fit. It’s also a good time to indicate you’d like the opportunity to meet with the employer for an interview.
    
5. Closing the letter
   Sign off your cover letter with ‘Yours sincerely’ and your name.

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CV Tips By Job Heaven

Are you planning to write a CV? Check this out!

In these tough times, there is no room to make a mistake when sending your C.V to potential employers. Follow these failsafe CV writing tips when creating your curriculum vitae and you should find yourself in the yes pile of any company!

Keep it Simple.

Employers are inundated with applications. If you can’t get across that you are the right person for a role in a paragraph, it’s probably not the job for you!

Be Honest!

A bit of creative licence is allowed, but don’t fill your C.V with lies because you could be the one who gets caught out in interview.

Don’t be a comedian.

Showcasing your personality is for interviews. Unless you are applying to compere at the Comedy Store don’t try and be funny and while we’re at it keep your email address professional. 

SPELLCHECK

We can’t stress this enough, check the spelling of your CV. 73% of employers said they would be put off by glaring spelling errors on a CV. Read and re-read, make sure it makes sense and if in doubt get a (trusted) friend to check for you.

Know what you are applying for.

It’s easy to get wooed by an attractive job title, without fully reading the description below it. Remember to read the blurb, not only to make sure you are tailoring your application specifically to the job role but to make sure that you can meet the requirements for the role.

Research.

Never underestimate the power of research. This can mean the difference in a C.V tailored to a specific position or a bog standard application that might be ok but doesn’t showcase the skills you have for this particular role.

Use relevant descriptions

When describing previous responsibilities, it’s a good idea to use the S.T.A.R model to communicate key points concisely within the job details section of your C.V.  Once you’ve identified the ‘situation’, ‘task’, ‘action’ and ‘result’, formulate this into a short key point, making sure to include how you achieved the result, and how your actions addressed the initial situation and task.

Stick to these 7 rules and you should be well on your way to finding that heavenly job!

By: Job Heaven 

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