Finding Advertised Jobs

Use the following resources to find advertised vacancies by location.

Access hidden opportunities

Not all opportunities are advertised. In fact, many people create opportunities through:

Start by identifying organisations you are interested in. Our guide to finding organisations below can help. Then use the following steps to approach them speculatively about possible opportunities:

1. Identify a contact name to address your cover letter to. Call or email to find out who handles recruitment within the organisation. Or, find a key contact in the department you want to work in.

2. Send them a tailored CV and cover letter. Express your enthusiasm for the sector. Show that you have researched the company.

3. Follow up your speculative application with a phone call, or email, around a week later. This shows you are serious and motivated.

4. If your application was unsuccessful, ask for feedback or advice, and keep trying!

Find organisations

Try the following sites to find companies to approach: