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Target Key Employers: finding hidden jobs

Our directories and databases cover hundreds of different businesses and occupations. Whether you are searching for an employer near you or sending out speculative applications our resources are an invaluable part of your search. Develop your own list of employers that have jobs you might be interested in. Get contacts and find out how they recruit.

Fish where the fish are.

Many jobs are never advertised, but you can use resources to uncover companies in growth sectors and identify the hidden jobs market. Knowing how to locate employers in emerging or growth sectors will help you find positions often before they are advertised.

Applying for your first job, or seeking a career change can be a daunting task. You'll often need to create a CV and then there's the all-important cover letter to think about too.

Many libraries offer access to computers and word processing software. Most will have books you can borrow that explain what your CV should include, and how to format it. There will also be books about changing career, whatever your age and experience.