Brits are at a lost
MILLIONS of Brits don’t know where Glasgow is on a map.
Meanwhile, 64 per cent also couldn’t locate The Angel of the North sculpture.
Skills training firm The Knowledge Academy asked 4117 UK adults to pinpoint on a blank map of the UK 29 towns, cities and famous landmarks.
If you’re looking for a new job or thinking now might be the right time to switch careers, then JobHelp is there to do just that – help you on every stage of your search for work.
The JobHelp website (gov.uk/jobhelp) has the tools you need – from tips to improve your initial search and make your CV and application stand out to creating the right impression in an interview. With articles and advice from experienced Jobcentre Work Coaches, JobHelp can help you identify your experience and transferable skills, which could open up new careers you might never have considered before.
And there’s a dedicated resource for under-25s who are just starting out on their career path and are trying to navigate the options of work experience, apprenticeship and graduate roles.
Part of the UK Government’s Plan for Jobs, JobHelp offers helpful tips and advice on how to look for work and what it’s like working in different sectors.
The website has details on industries where opportunities are opening up, such as transport and logistics, healthcare, construction and the public sector – and highlights what employers are looking for so you can see if a new sector could be a good fit for your skills.
Despite the disruption caused by coronavirus, there are still lots of vacancies out there, and JobHelp is here to help you find them.