| Welcome to Learning Resources
This page is intended to help you upskill and reskill so that you can feel more confident whilst job searching.
These resources were developed by job search specialists and combine various tools and methods that can assist you to learn, develop and hone new skills, as well as deepen your understanding of the skills you currently possess.
You can access this information at any time. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the job search team directly via [email protected]
Bookboon
Bookboon Learning is a brand-new learning solution for your personal development needs – it’s the “Netflix” of corporate learning! You can choose from over 5000 short and effective eBooks, Podcasts, Online Course & Learning Journeys available in 15 languages, to support your personal and career development. Access and download the content via any device.
To access Bookboon on Next, go to the explore page, select resources and search Bookboon in the search bar.
| Technical How-To Guides
Job Search Tool
Our Job Search Tool allows you to complete a full search of available vacancies across numerous job sites. By registering on Next you can access this on the Job Search tab. Perform and save keyword searches for your field and apply for the roles that most interest you.
Cobra Tool
Interested in self employment? Our Self Employment Tool Cobra is The Complete Business Reference Advisor, comprehensive, practical and a continually updated information resource. Get an overview of our Cobra tool by registering on Next and performing a keyword search in the On Demand section of our Events page. Access cobra by selecting Reseach and Plan on our Explore page or selecting Tools.
Joining Job Search Team Events
We understand that sometimes accessing the job search team events for the first time can be confusing and that not everyone is familiar with Teams. With this in mind we have now created a video to help explain the best ways to join events. Please click the picture to view the video.
| Job Search How-To Guides
CV Building
Want to bring your CV to the next level? By registering on Next you can learn how to write a CV that works for you! We have a series of On Demand Webinars that focus on various apects of CV writing from styles to layout and formatting. Our Explore page also has various articles and a tool within the Articulate Your Brand series that will also help you do exactly that!
Articulate Your Brand
Develop your personal brand messaging so you can effectively and consistently communicate your value proposition, your target role and industry, and what makes you unique to the market. Use our 30 Second Commercial Tool to do just that! You can create a 30 second video as a unique way to highlight your values, skills and experience to help with networking and attracting the right employer or recruiter for you. Register on Next to view our Articulate Your Brand articles and tools on our Explore page, view On Demand Webinars under Events and more!
Need to learn how to build and network on LinkedIn? With the capacity for jobsearch LinkedIn is now one of the biggest ways to network with recruiters and employers. Connections made now can lead to current and future job propects in a field you want to work in. Within our Articulate Your Brand section on our Explore page you will find various articles to help you learn how to utilise LinkedIn as a jobsearch and Networking tool. Our On Demand Webinars also have comprehensive advice specifically geared to enhance your LinkedIn presence. Register on Next!
| E-Learning Articles and Tips
Control Your Career
Take control over your career path now! By registering on Next you will have access to On Demand Webinars with tips on everything from self employment, career transitions and retirement. We also have various articles available which cover a wide range of subjects, all located under the Research and Plan Learning Collection.
Attracting Employers on LinkedIn
Learn what recruiters are looking for on LinkedIn and how to attract them. Our comprehensive On Demand Webinars include tips on networking and how to make your LinkedIn profile more visible to employers. Don’t forget to also look at our Learning Collections for articles on a wide range of subjects. Register on Next!
Work Experience
Learn how to build work experience through volunteering with our Learning Collection Navigate your Journey. Register on Next!
| Surveys
Job Search Welcome Survey
Let us know what you’re looking for!
- What is your work environment preference
- What are your ambitions
- What are the companies that you are interested in
Career Pulse
Learn more about yourself with this new Survey!
- How employable do you think you are?
- Take this quick self-assessment to get find out
- Answer as honestly and accurately as possible to get the most out of the assessment.