Job Search Help

At the Department of Trade & Industry, the JobCentre is able to offer face-to-face support. Call into the JobCentre and ask for an appointment. Sometimes it is not possible to see people at very short notice, so the JobCentre also has a series of helpful leaflets covering all aspects of finding work. These leaflets are available to download below.

Click on a link to open. Files are in Adobe PDF format

Many people change their career to get more money, promotion and job security as well as a more interesting and varied job.

Most people have an idea of where and when to look for work, so here is a check list of what you should be doing and where you should be looking if you're serious about finding employment on the Isle of Man.

To improve your chances of getting a job, identify the skills you already have from this table and develop those that you do not have.

A Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) is a short summary providing information and details on your career history, education and qualifications etc.

Regardless of whether it is read or not, most employers will expect you to include a cover letter with your C.V. It has been standard practice for a long time and gives a professional appearance.

Sometimes employers may not have a vacancy, but they may create an opening for someone with the right skills and attributes, find out how best to gain an employers attention.

An application form is sometimes used instead of a C.V. or a cover letter, however some companies require you to attach your C.V. along with your form.

Telephone interviews are used to narrow down the number of applicants before the employer invites those remaining for a face-to-face interview.

If you successfully complete your form, covering letter and C.V., you may be invited to attend an interview. Now you need to prepare for the interview and impress your potential employer.

A personality test is used by employers to gauge what kind of personality you have and to also see whether you would fit in at the company.