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Renfrewshire Community Plan 2008 - 2017 Job seekers
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Whether you are facing redundancy, leaving school or simply wanting to change career, this page offers information and advice to help you find your ideal job, improve your CV and interview skills and understand the financial support available to you when you're out of work.
- Don't know where to start? There are a range of resources that can help you find your ideal job.
- Make sure you stand out from the crowd by getting your CV up to scratch.
- Find out about the benefits system and income tax.
If you're hunting for a job in Renfrewshire, you may find it useful to visit our vacancies page, where you can browse and apply for jobs with council and some of our community partners.
Renfrewshire Libraries have a range of resources to help you find your perfect job, from newspapers and journals to free e-resources and internet access.
You may also find it useful to search for jobs at your local job centre.
Renfrewshire Libraries have a range of resources to help you find your perfect job, from newspapers and journals to free e-resources and internet access.
You may also find it useful to search for jobs at your local job centre.
Choosing a career can be confusing and your skills, qualifications, personal attributes and interests may determine what kind of job you are best suited to. If you're finding it difficult to decide which path is best for you, help is at hand from Careers Scotland. They can offer advice on applying for jobs, help you weigh up your career choices and give you tips on improving your skills.
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Sell yourself through your CV
Whether you've just started looking for work or have been hunting for a little while, it's useful to think about what you can do to make sure you stand out from the crowd.
Make sure your CV is as good as it can be as this will help you sell your skills and experience to potential employers. A good CV will help you stand out from other applicants and can significantly improve your chances of being shortlisted.
Careers Scotland provides a handy online CV Builder that takes you through the development of a CV.
DirectGov also has some good advice to help you write your CV as well as a handy guide to help you prepare for your job interview.
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Benefits and income tax advice
The benefits system provides help and financial support to those who are unemployed or looking for work. It also provides you with additional income when your earnings are low, if you are bringing up children, are retired, care for someone, are ill or have a disability.
Visit DirectGov to find out more about the benefits system and what your personal entitlement is.
Most people will pay income tax on their earnings, which allows the government to pay for our public services including health care and education. When you accept a job offer you will be given a tax code by your employer, which will determine how much tax is deducted from your pay.
Find out more about income tax and how much you will pay by visiting the Inland Revenue website.
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