Looking for your first job, but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. There’s lots of different ways to find jobs, it can be confusing!

Employers use lots of different recruitment methods to find new employees. Planit Quick Guide is a great place to start.

Community Jobs Scotland provides job opportunities for young people who are more disadvantaged in the labour market. Please click on the link for full details. If you are receiving support from the On Route Team you will be eligible to access the job vacancies and should advise your coach you are interested in applying. Having a job provides an excellent opportunity to develop important work skills that will stand you in good stead with future employers.

Employers use a range of websites to advertise job vacancies. If you feel ready to apply for a job without support you can find information on search engines on My World of Work. Here are 2 examples of popular job searching websites - Monster and Indeed.

You might need a CV, covering letter or have to fill in an application form. If you’re unsure of how to do these, go to our helpful toolkit or get in touch if you’d like some more support.

You might also want to use My World of Work to help you find a job: