In order to get the most out of jobtimise.co.uk please read the following points which explain the features and functionality of the site in greater detail.
Job Category Search – Jobseekers are able to perform a quick search from the homepage using our ‘job category’ search which ranges from Accounting, Banking and Finance through to Transport & Logistics. Click on a job category heading to display all the jobs associated to that category. You are then able to sort the list alphabetically; by job title; town; county; employer; date posted; and salary as well as being able to change the ‘job category’.
North East Job Search – If you would like to perform a more detailed job search then you can use our ‘north east job search’ feature. This allows you to define your search criteria to match your exact requirements and be much more specific with your job search. You can search on multiple variations of job categories; counties; salary range; job term; date posted and ‘keywords’. If your do not find any exact matches then try and broaden your search criteria to display more results.
NB: Before performing a detailed ‘north east job search’ we strongly recommend you register with us and create a ‘jobseeker account’ in order to take FULL advantage of our special features as listed below.
Create a Jobseeker Account – Registering with jobtimise.co.uk is very quick and easy process. Simply click on the ‘register now’ link in the ‘my jobtimise’ box on the homepage and answer a few basic questions and you will be logged in with your unique ‘email’ and ‘password’ ID. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration details.
My Profile – Allows you to create your own personal profile. Use this section to sell yourself and tell potential employers a little bit more about you, the type of person you are and the type of job you are looking for. Remember to identify your key skills, qualifications and quality attributes as it is these ‘keywords’ that will be searched for by employers when searching for potential candidates. Remember, jobtimise.co.uk will not release your contact details to anyone, this feature is completely anonymous. Employers may then wish to invite you via email to apply for their job vacancy posted on jobtimise.co.uk. If you do not wish employers to approach you via email you can inform us so by highlighting this fact in your ‘personal profile’.
My Job Shortlist – Jobtimise displays its jobs in one big ‘job list’. This saves you time having to constantly reload job list pages over and over again. Simply ‘sort’ or scroll down the list to view all jobs displayed. If you wish to highlight a job that grabs your attention just tick the ‘highlight’ box with your mouse and continue scrolling. Alternatively if you wish to save the job to view at a later date click the ‘add to shortlist’ link and the job will be saved to your personalised shortlist. Jobs that you add to you shortlist will remain there until you remove them.
My Job Searches – When you
are a registered user with jobtimise.co.uk you are able to save multiple job searches. This saves you having to repeatedly type in your search criteria each time you log in. To save a job search, you must use the detailed ‘north east job search’
(you are not able to save a ‘job category’ search). Once your results are displayed you are able to name your search in the ‘save this search’ box. Once you have named your search simply press ‘save’ and the search will be stored. You can then ‘run’ this search each time you log on to jobtimise.co.uk and the results will be updated automatically.
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ob List - After each type of job search a summary of results will be displayed. Click the ‘view full description’ button to see any further information the employer has posted with this job. Once you become a registered user you can apply for jobs online by clicking the ‘apply now’ button. This action will retrieve your user profile details and will start you off with a covering letter to send to the employer. We recommend you edit and personalise this covering letter to suite the job posting. You also have the option of uploading a CV with your original profile. These details will then be sent to the employer via jobtimise.co.uk so remember to include some form of contact details.
View Employer Profile – To view further details on an employer, click on their logo (if they have one) and you will see whatever information they have written about themselves as well as all the jobs they have posted on jobtimise.co.uk.
My Job Alerts – Similarly to job searches, you are able to create an ‘email job alert’ based on a specific job search criteria. Once a job is posted to jobtimise that matches your search criteria you will be immediately notified via email with a link direct to the job advert. To create an ‘email job alert’ simply enter your search criteria using the ‘north east job search’
(you are not able to create an email job alert using the ‘job category’ search). When the search results are displayed, name your alert in the ‘create an email job alert’ box and then click on ‘create’. Your email alert will stored until you decide to ‘remove’ it.
Top 10 tips for producing a better CV
Precise and Concise – Keep your CV simple. Choose the right structure and highlight the most important information such as your key skills and experience near the top. Unless asked otherwise, you should usually include the following sections; Profile, Achievements, Experience, Personal Skills (languages/computers), Education, Training, Interests and References. You should always try to keep your CV to a maximum of two pages.
References – Check with referees before you use their names and make sure that you still have their current and correct contact details. Always try to provide references from your current and previous places of employment.
Education – give significant attention to your educational and personal achievements from your previous university, school or college if you haven’t been in the job market for over two years. Things like captain of a school team, chair person of the debating society or organized a school charity event. This shows your motivational and leadership qualities as well as showing you have initiative.
Start with your current or most recent employment and work backwards including the name of your employer, start and end dates, your roles and responsibilities and your achievements. If it’s your first job, list any other relevant experience you have first either paid or unpaid. Do the same for your educational history.
Emphasise your achievements, keys skills, qualifications and quality attributes. Employers will often have a check list for these things and more commonly, it is these keywords that will be used as search criteria when using the internet and jobsites to search for potential candidates.
Never tell lies on your CV. Its wasting both your time and theirs and it will always backfire on you in one way or another.
Take the time to check your CV over and over again. Look for spelling and grammar mistakes. Don’t just rely on your spell checker, get as many people as you can to read over and check your CV. If you don’t and it’s full of mistakes, it will just go straight in the bin.
You must always send a covering letter to accompany your CV unless you are told otherwise. Highlight your main skills, education, quality attributes and their relevancy to the job.
Overcrowding your CV is a real turn off to employers. Bullet points are a great way of delivering information in a very precise and concise manner. Your CV needs to be clear and easily read. Don’t make the mistake of including too much information.
Understand what your employer is looking for and tailor make your CV to match the necessary skills and qualifications required for the job.
