The following links provide a variety of information concerning employment and job opportunities within the East Riding of Yorkshire and the UK in general. A variety of information is provided ranging from job hunting, cv preparation, and interview techniques, to searchable job vacancy databases, including those aimed specifically at graduates. Some of the sites provide further information on issues such as hours of work, pay entitlement, public holidays, employment agency standards, individual employment rights, national minimum wage, redundancy, and trade unions.

General Information (CVS, interview techniques etc)
Job Search
Employment Rights

General information (CVs, interview techniques etc)

Applying for jobs

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) information on job hunting, cv preparation and interview techniques. Link to ERYC website.

Careers Information

Careers information for adults listing employment agencies in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire which includes detailed information on cv preparation, interview techniques, skills and career development and tips on looking for work. This site is a joint initiative of the East Riding Learning Partnership. Link to careers information.

The Big Choice Ltd

The Big Choice website provides information on UK graduate job opportunities together with a comprehensive graduate jobs and careers guide, CV writing advice, application form tips and information on where the nearest recruitment fairs are. Link to The Big Choice website.

Job Search

Council Vacancies

East Riding of Yorkshire Council website which provides a searchable database of current vacancies with the council. Link to council vacancies

Jobs.ac.uk

Information on Research, Science, Academic, Teaching and Management jobs and studentships in the public and private sector. Link to Jobs.ac.uk.

Jobsite UK (Worldwide) Ltd

Link to UK job search website.

Employment Rights

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

DTI Employment website containing information relating to hours of work, pay entitlement, public holidays, employment agency standards, individual employment rights, national minimum wage, redundancy, and trade unions. Link to DTI employment information.

Jobcentre plus

As part of the Department for Work and Pensions office, this site provides help and advice on job hunting, making a claim for benefit, meeting recruitment needs, and contains a searchable job database. Link to Jobcentre Plus.