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2)	Newspapers Read the job sections of local newspapers if you want a job in this area. The Hull Daily Mail advertises vacancies on a Wednesday mainly. If you're looking further afield check the national press. If you can't afford papers, the local library carries copies that the public can look at. For some careers you can also look in specialist magazines and journals.
3)	Job Centres Job Centres mainly carry job vacancies for people who are 18 or over although they do have details of careers service vacancies.  As with Careers Service vacancies, new jobs come in on a daily basis so it's best to visit on a regular basis.
4)	Employment Agencies There are many agencies and you can look them up in the phone book. They can help you get temporary or permanent work. Some employment agencies specialise in certain job areas such as teaching, engineering, secretarial work, etc.
5)	The Internet There are literally thousands of vacancy websites. Most let you browse jobs free of charge, however some can charge you for this service so be careful! On some sites you can send a copy of your CV which will then be emailed to employers / jobs you may be interested in.
6)	Networking Let friends and family know that you are looking for work. 'Word-of-mouth' is still a way of recruiting staff for many employers. Let friends, relatives and neighbours know that you are looking for work and what sort of work you are considering.
7)	Speculative Approaches This involves contacting employers direct about possible job opportunities. Very often this is done by sending employers a curriculum vitae (CV). Some people make speculative enquiries by contacting employers on the telephone. You can also look out for job adverts in shop windows, etc or you could advertise that you are looking for work in a newsagents.