If you are looking for employment opportunities under the heading Birmingham jobs, part time jobs, council jobs, airport jobs, University jobs or IT jobs you will find that the due to the size of the Second City the range of jobs it has to offer is both wide & varied. Jobs in Birmingham provide numerous opportunities for individuals with minimal if any qualifications, to those from a university background with their proven and varying levels of degrees etc.

For those who have found education at the lower levels a major hurdle to cross, you will probably find that you have something to offer in the hands on practical field and you would be well advised, if you have not already done so, to look at the various further education courses open at the various Colleges of Further Education or the various practical courses offered by your local Job Centre to get your foot on a rung of the employment ladder.

The types of training courses on offer are numerous and cover virtually everything that is currently available under the hands on type of employment opportunities. Jobs in Birmingham cover most of if not all of the following - temporary, part time, automotive, engineering electronics, trades labour, environmental security hs, travelleisure tourism, retail wholesale, cleaning jobs, summer jobs, sales jobs to name but a few. Whilst the majority of courses are based on the job practicalities, there will also be a certain amount of theoretical work based on varying job legislation, health and safety at work, environmental requirements, the varying risks and hazards that most employees faces daily. The fair proportion of people choosing this type of employment find themselves, once fully trained and experienced, as future employers as they branch out under the self employed heading. 

For those who feel that any kind of job theory is not for them, then look at car delivery, lorry driving with its various classes and gross loads - driving transport, car cleaning, or even an Army career, where suitable training will always be available and put you in good stead when you eventually leave and look for work in civvy street, ground workers in the various construction industries - construction building and utility companies - oil gas power utilities. There are numerous other jobs on offer, search and you will find. Again all these job opportunities are available under the heading of jobs Birmingham.

For those interested in being trained as skilled operatives, again colleges offer this type of training and with many companies currently searching for this type of personnel some are beginning to open their doors to recruits who they can effectively train to the varying standards they themselves require, with many organisations considering the reintroduction of apprenticeship training schemes which were the norm in the UK a few decades ago.

For those with the necessary qualifications and looking for jobs, such opportunities are beginning to resurface - avionics aerospace defence, banking finance, graduate trainee, consultancy strategy and education teaching training. There are also other areas to consider in your search. Look at the various job adverts in both your local and national newspapers. Check which day job adverts appear, this will normally be the same day each week for you to look at what’s on offer.  You can also look out for adverts from new companies and businesses moving to your area and make a job application in advance of any such vacancies appearing. Companies and businesses may look favourably at such initiative; it may also save them money in advertising space.

Consider joining Three60 Recruitment agency; these work closely with employers looking for staff and depending on what your CV indicates, can match you to a job. Again make sure your CV is honest and accurate. If you are offered advice on ways to improve your CV always remember that they are the experts in the recruitment field and listen carefully to their advice.

Your local Job Centre is another area to consider.

Jobcentre Plus has probably the largest data base of job vacancies and these can easily be searched on line and is yet another area to consider.

Some organisations look for their employees to recommend a friend, have you considered the possibility of this option.

If after this you are still finding it difficult to find the job vacancies you are seeking, give consideration to alternative types of employment.

For a quick look at what is available regarding jobs, why not have a look at the varying job opportunities which are available and advertised under our Jobs section?

If you apply for any type of job and find yourself selected for an interview, it is important that you follow the following rules and guidelines/suggestions when attending. It is important to always remember that you will only have one opportunity to make a good impression.

Activ has provided information below which you may find of benefit prior to and during a job interview. Please take the time to read and digest as it has been put together by two ex managers fully experienced with Job Interviews from both sides of the table. 

1     When applying for a job, make sure that the information you provide in the application is accurate and honest. Most companies ask all the applicants to provide a Curriculum Vita (CV); again you must be honest about qualifications obtained and all previous employment. Don’t lie as, most companies prior to any job offer, will carry out all necessary checks to confirm the accuracy of the information an applicant has provided and ask for references

2     Always request a copy of the of the job specification. Study it and make sure that you fully understand what it entails and unless a training programme is on offer, don’t waste the time of the company concerned, or yourself, if it is the type of work for which you have no previous experience.

3     If you are successful in being selected for an interview, obtain as much information as possible about the company concerned, fully read the job specification and note down any questions that you would like to ask a possible future employer. They will see from such questions that you have prepared  yourself well and that you have also investigated the company concerned.

4     When you attend the interview make sure that you are correctly dressed, clean shaven, unless you support a beard and/or moustache, if you do then make sure that they are even and properly trimmed. One other word of advice is that most interviewers prefer not to see pierced ears, noses, tongues, etc. You have been warned.

5     Take with you any original certificates, degrees, GCSE’s, apprenticeship indentures/awards etc., obtained and identified in your CV and offer them to the interviewer.

6     Always attend an interview in plenty of time. Remember traffic congestion and incidents are a regular daily occurrence and to be late for an interview will not help your cause in any way. It will also give you time to settle, relax and go over your approach.

7     Important, before any interview it is vital to remember that you only have one opportunity to make a first impression. Sell yourself; be enthusiastic and lively with your responses.

8     On walking into the interview room, be totally confident. When questions are asked of you, listen to them and make sure you understand what is being asked, if you are unsure then ask for clarification. Look the interviewer straight in the eye and without rushing clearly and carefully provide your answer.

9     You will normally be asked if you have any questions, make sure that you have.

10   Think about the type of questions you may be asked and practice your answers, again and again and again. Think about your hobbies and interests, have your answers ready in case you are asked. Remember those on the other side of the table may have similar interests.

11   One question which is regularly asked is “Why should we offer you the job?” Think about this and have your answer ready.

From all at Activ Birmingham, we sincerely offer you our very best wishes for a successful job application/interview.