Libraries for life

Medway libraries have a variety of resources to offer job-seekers

These include access to vacancy information, books about writing a curriculum vitae (CV) and interview techniques and details of support agencies such as Project Reignite. Some libraries also host drop-in services for Nextstep Medway and Project Reignite. For more details, please use the contact details below.

Vacancies

Libraries stock these local and national newspapers, which list job vacancies:

Online newspapers

These newspapers are also available online.

Journals that list vacancy information include:

Please contact a library for more details about availability.

Online job searches

You can search for job vacancies online using the network of computers in each library. Medway Council offers free internet access and use of Microsoft Office 2000 in all libraries. You can use the computers to fill in application forms, write CVs and covering letters and email them to a companies or to research a particular company before your interview.

Need help?

Library staff will also be able to find details of support agencies that may be able to help you with your job search. The library hosts drop-in sessions for Project Reignite and nextstep South East (www.nextstepsoutheast.org.uk) at Chatham and Luton libraries. For more details, contact the libraries involved.

Training

Library staff can help locate information about local training and courses at a variety of levels, for all ages and abilities. Libraries also hold details of all the Medway Adult Learning Service courses and a variety of titles on a wide range of careers available for loan to registered borrowers.

Going for an interview?

If you wish to send companies your CV or enquire about possible vacancies, libraries have industry directories which are useful for contact details. Library staff can also help you research company information in preparation for your interview.

Self-employment

If you are considering self-employment, the Library Service subscribes to an electronic resource called Cobweb, which gives in-depth information on a wide range of trades, jobs, professions and services.

Useful links

• There is a selection of job hunting websites, selected by local librarians, on the Library Links website. These list sites with vacancies, as well as more general job-hunting information and tips.
• Find out more about employment opportunities with Medway Council.
• Medway Council's temporary agency has details of the temporary jobs with Medway Council.
• Medway Youth Trust (www.medwayyouthtrust.org) provides information support and guidance about work and training for young people in Medway.
• Employ Medway aims to help people get back on their feet if they have recently lost their job and to strengthen the competitiveness of local firms through workforce development.
• Our business information page provides a range of information aimed at people at all stages of business development, from starting up a business to expanding it.

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