Mastering Online Job Boards
Mastering Online Job Boards
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Mastering Online Job Boards
What do you already know about using job boards to search for jobs?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to confidently navigate job boards like Indeed, CV-Library, and Reed, and identify essential information to guide your job search.
What is a Job Board?
Job boards are online platforms where employers post job openings and jobseekers can search and apply. They offer filters to narrow results and personalised features.
Popular UK Job Boards
Largest UK job site. Wide range of sectors. User-friendly search and filter features.
CV-Library & Reed
Indeed
CV-Library: Strong CV tools. Reed: Good for professional roles and advice articles.
Filtering Job Searches
Use filters like location, job title, salary and contract type to find relevant jobs more easily.
Key Information to Check
Look for job title, salary, responsibilities, working hours, location, company description, and closing date.
Skills & Essential Criteria
Essential Criteria
Desirable Skills
These are requirements you must have to qualify for the job (e.g. driving licence, degree, years of experience).
Extra skills that make you a stronger candidate, but are not strict requirements.
Tips for Applying Successfully
Tailor your CV to the role, check essential criteria before applying, and use saved searches for new opportunities. Keep track of your applications.
Summary & Next Steps
Explore at least one job board today. Practice filtering searches and identifying key advert criteria. Start shortlisting suitable roles.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
