Application Guidance

Do not know where to start with your application?  Need some key pointers for your interview?

We are developing a range of resources to support job seekers and volunteers through the application process.  Documents are available for download below.  More coming soon! :

Guidance documents to download

Tips for completing an application form

Essential interview skills

Links, Resources for Job Seekers

Advice Resources

A free, interactive questionnaire to help people assess their skills and learn more about their readiness to make decisions.
http://www.advice-resources.co.uk/adviceresources/general/tools/admr/

Curriculum Vitae Builder encourages users to reflect on their previous employment and skills they've gained through everyday life. Packed with tips, templates and engaging activities, it helps them create a document which looks great and gives employers the information they want.
http://www.advice-resources.co.uk/adviceresources/general/tools/cvbuilder/

Users can identify their skills to help them manage their career.
http://www.advice-resources.co.uk/adviceresources/general/tools/skillsandinterests/

Volunteering England

See the section Careers in the Voluntary Sector
www.volunteering.org.uk

South West Forum

A useful source of information, current issues, training, events, etc for the voluntary sector throughout the south west.
www.southwestforum.org.uk

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

An easy to navigate website covering all aspects of work and volunteering within the voluntary sector.
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

Working for a Charity

Lots of information about getting involved within the voluntary sector either as a paid worker or as a volunteer.
www.wfac.org.uk

The Guardian

Wednesday 'Society'; and
Saturday 'General'

Guide Star

A comprehensive website of accessible information about registered charities   www.guidestar.org.uk

Reach

Volunteering for people with business and/or professional background
www.reach-online.org.uk



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