Getting a job

Getting a job
Get help to find a job or prepare for an interview. Whether you need help to create a CV and gain confidence in interview techniques or need smart interview clothes to help you look good and feel great, there’s plenty of help available in Bolton.
National Careers Service
National Careers Service provide careers information, advice and guidance. They can help you to make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in your career.
Get personalised careers advice and information on all aspects of your career including:
- Making career choices
- Getting a job (including help with CVs and job applications)
- Progressing your career
Email: suzanne.delaney@bolton.gov.uk to be referred to an adviser or visit the National Careers Website to use their webchat service
Help with interview clothes
Working Wardrobe
If you are a Bolton at Home Resident, Working Wardrobe can help interviewees make the best possible first impression so they're successful in getting that job by offering:
- suitable interview attire,
- sector-specific mock interviews and feedback (available in person or remotely),
- one to one interview preparation (available in person or remotely),
- and other tailored employment support
To find out more visit the Bolton at Home Working Wardrobe page.
Smart Works
Smart Works support all women, including transgender women, and non-binary people who feel their gender expression connects with the Smart Works service and wardrobe.
They support women regardless of their unemployment circumstances. Whether a woman is recently unemployed, returning to work after a long employment gap or looking for her first ever job, the Smart Works team are there to help her on her journey.
To find out more visit the Smart Works website
Need support with the digital side of job searching?
The Digital, Employment and Skills team run a friendly informal Digital Skills Job Club each week:
- Access basic digital skills guidance to get you started on your job-searching journey
- Learn how to search and apply for jobs online
- Find information on training and learning opportunities
- Get signposted to local employment support services
Where and when?
Every Thursday, 10am-12pm, Bolton Central Library
Email: suzanne.delaney@bolton.gov.uk for more information
Employment Support across Bolton
For a comprehensive list of employment support provision by postcode area, email: suzanne.delaney@bolton.gov.uk
Useful resources
CV template with helpful examples - Download here
Bolton Council - Top tips for application forms and interviews
Job seeking links
The Workshop: Bolton Employment Hub | Facebook
The Work From Home Hub: The Work From Home Hub | Facebook
Bolton Council Careers Facebook Page: Bolton Council Careers | Facebook
Greater.Jobs: Search & Apply | greater.jobs
Bolton at Work: Bolton at Work Facebook Page
Employ GM: Employ GM | Employment and support services
Gov.uk: Search for jobs online
Indeed: Search for jobs online
Total Jobs: Search for jobs online
Suzanne's Bolton Job Shop: Suzanne’s Bolton Job Shop | Facebook
