Business information

Information for job seekers

If you are seeking work or considering a change of career the Business Information Point at the Central Resources Library has a variety of sources that can help you.

Areas in which we can help include:

Identifying careers

Careers
An annual publication containing details of approximately 600 jobs and careers of all types, from unskilled to professional work.

What colour is your parachute?
Subtitled 'A practical manual for job-hunters and career changers', this book was first published in 1970 and still remains a key text in the field.


Education and training

UCAS Big Guide
This publication helps applicants choose the most appropriate subjects, courses and places of study and includes information about entrance requirements. The Department for Education and Skills also provides information on a variety of subjects.

Vocational training
‘Floodlight’ lists London’s day and evening classes run by 105 different colleges and universities. Hertfordshire Learning and Skills Council provides information and advice about learning opportunities.

Job Vacancies

National newspapers and magazines
All broadsheet newspapers are taken on a daily basis plus journals covering specific occupations e.g. Design Week, Accountancy, Construction News, Grocer.

Executive Grapevine
These directories cover UK and international executive recruitment consultants and talent management.

Applications and interviews

For those needing practical help, books are available on preparing CVs and interview technique. Company information and market analysis is also available.


Self employment

A wide range of books and information is available on setting up in business including employment law, marketing, HR management, grants, taxation and finance, customer service, health and safety, IT, purchasing and supply.

Business Opportunity Profiles are a collection of fact sheets covering a wide range of career opportunities. Included are some of the less well known occupations e.g. speciality baker,pilates instructor and worm farmer.
Business Information Factsheets supply information on all aspects or running your own business. Both of these are available online on COBRA - the Complete Business Reference Adviser.