Using JOBJOURNEYScotland

Using JOBJOURNEYScotland

Search by Category
Search by Location
Search by Selection
Keyword searching
Job basket
Browse jobs
Employers A - Z
Agencies A - Z
Salary checker
My Details
For recruiters

Search by Category

To help you find the kind of jobs you're looking for, JOBJOURNEYScotland has divided jobs into categories. On the homepage you can click on the category that best describes your type of work, the industry you work in or the one in which you would like to work. The numbers next to each item let you know how many jobs we currently have on the site for that category. You will be presented with a search page specifically for that category. If you can't see a category that offers what you're looking for, you may choose to search by location or to use our keyword search.

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Search by Location

Map Search

If you are motivated by where a job is rather than what category it is in, you can use our map search. By clicking on the relevant region you wish to search in, you will be presented with a search page specifically for that region. You can then select the towns you are interested in by selecting the relevant tick boxes. The numbers next to the towns tell you how many jobs are currently available for that location. You can then specify the income you are looking for, the type of job you are after, be it permanent, temporary, etc. and finally you can add any keywords that describe the role you are looking for.

Other Location Searching

You can also search for a specific location by using the search form on the homepage. Enter either a postcode or name and specify a distance around that location depending on how far you would be prepared to commute. We have made this easier by including a suggestions list, when you begin typing. These suggestions are from the location list in our database, and do not indicate that there are jobs in that location currently on the site. If you type in a location we do not recognise, or you misspell it, we will try to match it as closely as possible.

The name can be that of a region such as The Borders, a city or town such as Edinburgh or Dumfries, a postcode or even a locality such as Princes Square. For the distance we offer several options ranging from 0 miles right up to 100 miles.

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Search by Selection

This search allows you to specify as much information as our website permits, when searching for a job. You can select a location in the same manner as the location search (above), specify your salary or rate, choose a category and select the type of job you want. You can also include keywords in your search.

When you are happy with the criteria you have specified, simply click on the 'Search' button and you will be shown the results for your search.

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Keyword searching

Keyword searching means you can search for a specific word or string of words among the jobs we have. This is useful when you have a specific job title or skill you are looking for. The best words to use as search terms are those that usually only appear in the title or description of the jobs you are looking for. If your line of work requires a particular qualification or skill, using terms like ASP, HGV or ACA can quickly find relevant jobs. Please note that common words such as 'it', 'the', and 'of' cannot be used for searching.

You can also combine words using AND, OR, and AND NOT .

Examples:

training AND development
finds jobs adverts which contain both the words 'training' and 'development' , but not necessarily next to each other

sales OR marketing
finds job adverts containing either the word 'sales' or the word 'marketing' , but not necessarily next to each other

web AND NOT designer
finds job adverts that mention 'web' but do not contain the word 'designer'

You can search for a phrase by typing it exactly as it would appear in the job description
"contract manager"
finds jobs containing the phrase 'contract manager'

If you want to find all the variations of a word, you can do so by using an asterisk after the 'stem' of the word.

secretar*
finds jobs containing words that begin with the letters 'secretar', for example 'secretary', 'secretaries', 'secretarial', etc.

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Using the Job Basket

Job Basket is a feature that allows you to store the jobs you are interested in, while you are viewing job results or job details pages. You can then go back and apply for all these jobs in one go.

To save a job to your basket, click on the 'add' link next to the basket icon, on the results or job details page. If you change your mind, just click on the ticked basket icon to remove it from your basket, or go to the job basket page.

Once you have finished viewing your results, click on the job basket link near the top of the page you are on, and you will see the job basket page. This page is divided into two sections. In the first section are all the jobs that you can apply for in one go. In the second section are jobs that must be applied for individually because the recruiter has specified a different apply process.

To apply for multiple jobs, tick the square check box next to each job you want to apply for (to help you, they are all pre-ticked), then click on the 'Apply for selected jobs' button.

Your job basket only remains for the time you are on the site and will empty as soon as you move off the site or close your browser. You can only store up to 20 jobs at any one time.

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Browse jobs

If you prefer to browse through our list of jobs you can do so. You can browse by location, keyterm or company. Simply click on the 'Browse jobs' link in the navigation and make your selection.

Browse by Location

If you choose to browse by location you are shown an extensive list of locations which you can navigate through alphabetically. Select the first letter of your location to navigate to that page. When you make a selection you are shown all jobs within that location. Depending on the size of the location you have chosen, you may be given the option to drill down further within that area. The numbers in the brackets tell you how many jobs are currently available in that location.

Browse by Keyterm

If you choose to browse by keyterm you are shown an extensive list of roles which you can navigate through alphabetically. Simply click on the letter of the alphabet that you want and you will be shown a list of all the job roles we have that start with that letter. Click on a job role and you are shown all jobs we have for that role. You are also shown a list or broad locations which, if you select one, will show you all jobs we have within both the job role AND the location you have selected.

Browse by Company

If you choose to browse by company you will be taken to the Who’s Recruiting section which allows you to view all companies that are currently advertising on the site. See the Who’s Recruiting section for more information.

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Who’s Recruiting

In this section you can find information on companies and recruitment agencies which advertise with JOBJOURNEYScotland. Current job vacancies and contact details are displayed, along with a more detailed company description when available. Information may vary according to the company. You can either browse by company type (agency, direct, public sector), by selecting a category from the dropdown list or by typing the name of the company you are looking for into the text field.

If you select a category, then all the companies whose main lines of business fall within that category will be displayed. To search by company name you can enter as much or as little of that company's name into the text field. Any companies that match will be displayed so that you can select the right one.

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Salary checker

The JOBJOURNEYScotland salary checker enables the user to compare their salary to the average for that type of job in a given region, within the industries listed. From the drop down lists, select the the industry that you currently work in. You will be presented with a page of job types within that industry, displaying average minimum and maximum salaries both for the location you specified and nationally. From here you are able to see live jobs for any of these results by clicking on the 'Show me jobs like these' links on the right hand side of the page.

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My Details

This area of the site allows you to get JOBJOURNEYScotland working for you, even when you are not logged on to the site. Here you can set up Jobs By Email (JBE), a Jobseeker Profile and lots more. See help on My Details.

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For recruiters

This is an area devoted to agencies and companies that advertise within JOBJOURNEYScotland. You can find out what services we offer and how we can help with your recruitment needs. If you wish to advertise with JOBJOURNEYScotland or find out what services we offer, click here.

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