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Jobseeking in the library

Medway Libraries have a variety of resources to offer jobseekers

These include access to vacancy information, books about writing a curriculum vitae (CV) and interview techniques and details of support agencies who can offer more in-depth help. Some libraries host drop-in services for these support agencies. For more details, please use the contact details below.

Vacancies

Libraries stock local and national newspapers, which list job vacancies. These newspapers are also available online. You may also want to try the trade journals including Contract, Construction Times, The Grocer and the Times Educational Supplement (TES). For more details please contact a library.

The library maintains a list of websites on their library links page that list job vacancies; these websites are listed under Employment and Jobseekers.

 

Free online job searches                                   

Photo of a women with laptopYou 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.

 

New to computers?

If you are not confidant using a computer please ask about the free new to computers one hour training session being run on a weekly basis in most libraries.

Need more in-depth help?

Library staff will 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 Reach out 2 work . Details are listed in the Libraries events guide.

Reach out 2 work meets at Gillingham, Luton and Twydall libraries.

  • The Gillingham Library drop-in sessions are held every Monday and Tuesday from 10am - 12.30pm.
  • The Luton Library drop-in session is held every Thursday from 9.00am until 12noon.
  • The Twydall Library drop-in session is held every Thursday from 9.30am - 12noon.

For more details about meetings inside the libraries and to confirm the meeting days and times, please contact the libraries involved. The group also meets at other days and locations in Medway, for more information about these drop-in sessions phone Reach out 2 work on 01634 202336.

Photo of two people near a laptopInformation about training

Library staff can help locate information about local training and courses at a variety of levels, for all ages and abilities. Some of this information is available online, in the libraries online resources. 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.

Self-employment or starting your own business

If you are considering self-employment, the Library Service subscribes to an electronic resource called Cobra, which gives in-depth information on a wide range of trades, jobs, professions and services. Cobra is updated regularly with information about how to set up your own business, including market research, information about trade fairs and where to get practical support. Cobra can be accessed at Chatham Community Hub. Please contact staff for more information. The library service maintains a list of business web pages in their library links section, listed under business.

Useful links

  • Find out more about employment opportunities with Medway Council.
  • Medway Council's Internal Staff Pool has details of the temporary jobs with Medway Council.
  • Medway Youth Trust 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.
  • Other useful websites are listed in library links, under employment and jobseekers

 

For more information contact Chatham Community Hub by telephone: 01634 337799 or by email: chatham.library@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Chatham Community Hub, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TX

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