Recruitment agencies can be a great way of finding a job. When you sign up with an agency they will ask you about your skills, qualifications and experience and what sort of job you are looking for. They will then do the job searching for you, matching you with appropriate vacancies on their books. They may also help you with advice on your CV, interview techniques and the work areas you are interested in. Private agencies will usually interview you before taking you on to make sure you have the qualities their clients are looking for. Many agencies specialise in areas like accounting, marketing, administration etc, so if you have specialist skills you should find an agency that focuses on these.
Details of the jobs held by Jobcentres can be obtained by visiting your local Jobcentre Plus and the Jobcentre website. Their services are always free of charge.
Details of employment agencies can be found on the Recruitment & Employment Confederation website, at the Agency Central website, and on business finder websites such as Scoot, Yell, and Thomson Local (see Related Links).