This page answers some common questions about the online vacancy system which is provided free of charge by Connexions.

       Please click on a question below:-

 1)   What is the online vacancy system?
 2)   How do I register?
 3)   How do I Sign In?
 4)   What is "My matching Jobs" list?
 5)   How do I apply for vacancies?     *TOP TIP*
 6)   What if I don't want to register?
 7)   What if I forget my login details? *TOP TIP*
 8)   How do I change my details?
 9)   What is email notification?
10)   How do I print a CV?
11)   What happens when I apply for a vacancy?
12)   How many vacancies can I apply for?
13)   How often are vacancies updated?
14)   Are my details safe?
15)   Useful advice when completing the application form
16)   Need more help? See a Personal Adviser...

1)  What is the online vacancy system?                       [BACK TO TOP MENU]

Connexions work closely with local employers and training providers to provide a wide range of jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities which are ideally suited to younger workers. These are advertised in local Connexions Centres and are also available on this website. You can search our database to find suitable vacancies and apply for them online today. You can also use this website to register with us so you only have to complete our online application form once. You can also use the information you enter to print great looking CV's and to receive email alerts that tell you when new jobs that match your choices appear on this website.

2)  How do I register?                                                       [BACK TO TOP MENU]

Click on "Register Now" on the left of your screen. This will start the registration process which is FREE and easy to follow. Once registered you can apply for up to five vacancies each day without having to complete an application form each time.  Registered users can change their details at any time by signing in in and selecting "Update My Details" on the left menu.

IMPORTANT: When registering please choose a User Name and Password that you will remember.

3)  How do I Sign In?                                                         [BACK TO TOP MENU]

Only registered users can sign in. If you have already registered just click on "Sign In" on the left of your screen. You will then need to enter your User Name and Password. If you forget your Password and entered a valid email address when you registered you can use our password reminder feature and have your password emailed to you.

Not registered?  Read item 2) How do I register?

4)  What is the "My Matching Jobs" list?                       [BACK TO TOP MENU]

After signing in you will see the "My Matching Jobs" link on the left menu. This is your own personal job list which allows you to instantly see which jobs in our database match your requirements.  You can then click on a job and apply for it.  Your "Matching Jobs" will change as new jobs become available and can be edited by you. This means you can remove jobs that don't interest you from the list. Your "Matching Jobs" list will also show any jobs that you have recently applied for.  Small icons are used to show which jobs have been applied for and which jobs are new. Hold your mouse over an icon symbol to find out what it means.

= vacancy already applied for
= new vacancy

Changing your job preferences: The types of jobs that appear in your matching jobs list are defined by you. To change the types of jobs you like or the areas you want to work in simply sign in and select "Update My Details" on the left menu then select "Update job choices and email alerts".  You can then make new choices and opt in or out of email alerts.

5)  How do I apply for vacancies?                                  [BACK TO TOP MENU]

After you have Registered you can apply for up to five vacancies in one go. If you don't register you must apply for one at a time.

Apply for a vacancy in 4 easy steps:-

1) Search our database to find a vacancy.
2) Click on the Job Title to find out more about it.
3) To apply for the vacancy click "Add to Basket" at the top.
    The vacancy will appear in your "Job Basket" on the left.

4) Registered users: If you are registered and have signed in you can add up to five vacancies per day to your "Job Basket".  When you are finished adding vacancies click the "Apply Now" button on the left to continue.

4) Non registered users: If you have not registered you can only add one vacancy to your "Job Basket" and must click the "Apply Now" button on the left to apply for vacancies one at a time.

NOTE: There are many advantages of being a registered user so why not register now?

Removing a vacancy: To remove a vacancy from your "Job Basket" click on "Remove from basket" shown under each vacancy. The vacancy will be removed and another can be added if required.

6)  What if I don't want to register?                               [BACK TO TOP MENU]

You can still apply for vacancies in the usual way but you will have to complete an application form for each one. You can also only apply for one vacancy at a time. Registered users can apply for up to five vacancies at once and don't need to fill in the application form each time. This is why we recommend that you take the time to register with us. Your details are stored securely and registering will save you lots of time when you come back to apply for more vacancies. Registered users can also print great looking CV's and receive email alerts so they are first to know when new jobs are available.

7)  What if I forget my password or Username?         [BACK TO TOP MENU]

If you forget your Password and you entered a valid email address when you registered you can use our password reminder feature and have your password emailed to you.  Just click "Forgot your password? click here" shown on the login screen.

If you forget your username you will not be able to use the password reminder facility and will need to ring us on 0800 073 8700 and ask for the vacancy team.

8)  How do I change my details?                                    [BACK TO TOP MENU]

Registered users can change their details at any time. This includes your online application form / CV and preferred job choices used for your "My Matching Jobs" list and email alerts. To change your details simply sign in and select "Update My Details" on the left menu.

Application form / CV details: Use this to change the details that will be sent to us when you apply for a job. These details are also used to create your CV.

Job choices and email alerts: Use this to change the types of jobs you prefer and geographic areas you want to work in.  This information is used to create your "My Matching Jobs" list. You can also opt in or out of email alerts.

NOTE: For security reasons it is not possible to change your User Name or Password.

9)  What are email alerts?                                               [BACK TO TOP MENU]

Email alerts allow registered users to quickly find out when new jobs that match their choices are available.  To opt in or out of email alerts or to change your notification options do the following

1) sign in
2) Select "Update My Details" on the left menu
3) Select "Update job choices and email alerts"
4) Change your Job Choices and Areas as required
5) REMEMBER to tick the email alert box and enter a valid email address.

10)  How do I print a CV?                                                 [BACK TO TOP MENU]

The details that you enter for the application form are also used to create your personal CV. This means that your CV is always up-to-date and can be changed or printed at any time. There are two different ways to create a CV:

PDF CV:This will create a professional looking CV in PDF format. You will need the FREE Adobe reader to view your CV in PDF format. The CV that is created can then be printed or saved on your computer and attached to an email and used to apply for other jobs.

Web page CV: No special software is required for this and your CV will appear in your web browser straight away. You can then print this CV by clicking on "File" at the top then "Print". NOTE: Before printing your web based CV you might want to remove the text that your web browser will print at the top and bottom of the page. To do this click on the "File" menu at the top then "Page Setup...". Now remove any text that appears in the 'Header' and 'Footer' field. Your CV will then look much better!

11)  What happens when I apply for a vacancy?         [BACK TO TOP MENU]

Your application is forwarded to us for verification before being sent direct to the employer who is offering the vacancy. The employer will then contact anyone who they would like to invite for interview. Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot inform individual applicants about the outcome of their applications.

12)  How many vacancies can I apply for?                   [BACK TO TOP MENU]

If you register with us you can apply for up to five vacancies every day. If you want to apply for more than five vacancies in a single day please call us FREE on 0800 073 8700 between 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday and ask for the vacancy team.

You can also call into your local Connexions Centre and view our vacancy displays.

13)  How often are vacancies updated?                        [BACK TO TOP MENU]

Our online vacancy database is updated most weekdays. This means that you should visit this site regularly as new vacancies appear all the time.  Sign up for Email Alerts and be one of the first to find out when new vacancies are available.

14)  Are my details safe?                                                 [BACK TO TOP MENU]

Connexions takes your privacy very seriously. This website uses encryption to safeguard your personal details. You will see a gold padlock in the bottom right corner of your screen whenever you are completing a form which contains personal information. The gold padlock also appears whenever personal data is being transmitted. The gold padlock lets you know that a secure connection has been made.

15) Help and advice filling in the application form     [BACK TO TOP MENU]

We have a separate help page for this. Please CLICK HERE to read it.

16)  Need more help?  See a Personal Adviser            [BACK TO TOP MENU]

If you're not having much success finding employment or training, or if you need help or advice on any other matter you should make an appointment to see a Connexions Personal Adviser.