Introduction

These page signposts to various online resources which may be of use to individuals nearing a contract-end date.

Job Websites

The following website host jobs vacancies across Scotland and the rest of the UK across multiple disciplines: 

Jobs.ac.uk

Find a Job (Department for Work and Pensions)

S1jobs.com

Euraxess - Researchers in Motion

ASA Recruitment

Total Jobs

Monster Jobs

Scot Careers

Times Higher UniJobs Online

Indeed

Social Media

Linkedin is a professional social networking site to assist in career development.  It allows you to exchange information, ideas and opportunities.  To join LinkedIn you register your name, e-mail address and password.  You then set-up a profile, including a photograph, with relevant information to be made available to those networking.

Twitter is an online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based messages. Many employers now use twitter to advertise their vacancies.

Job Agencies

Blue Arrow
Provide jobs and staffing solutions across the UK, including office, driving, catering, call centre and warehousing jobs.

Pertemps
The UK’s largest independent recruitment agency.

HR Consultancy
Recruit in the following sectors – accountancy & finance, contact centre services; executive search & selection; financial services & banking; general insurance; HR & training; manufacturing & engineering; IT; offices services; sales & marketing and retail.

Hudson
Specialists in helping to develop full career potential.  Areas of expertise in accountancy & finance; banking and financial services; contact centre; energy infrastructure & technical; human resources; IT; legal; marketing and communications; office support; public sector; sales and supply chain & procurement. 

Michael Page
A leading UK recruitment agency for both candidates and employers across the UK and worldwide.

The options below link to helpful resources provided by the Careers Service which staff may find useful (although please note that these resources have been created for a student audience).