If you are searching for a new job don’t just use the careers services which charge you for help and advice, as there are plenty of organisations offering guidance free of charge.

Consider using newspapers and magazines to gain advice on successful job hunting, as they regularly publish articles giving tips and advice.

There are often articles on applying for a job in the jobs section of the local newspaper and this will be specific to the local market which is most valuable to each candidate.  It is not totally free, but it comes with the cost of the newspaper.

There are also a great selection of magazines available to buy which provide help on finding a job.

Some of these magazines are dedicated to the world of business so the writers are usually experts.  Their advice on job hunting is the latest from the world of business. 

You will find a great selection of magazines which are dedicated to a certain industry type, such as banking or nursing. As these are dedicated and industry specific you are likely to find a wealth of great recruitment advice for the area you wish to work in.

Whilst the free advice available to job hunters is worth taking, you may want to consider paying for some tailored advice which can further help your chances of securing your ideal job. Have a look on the internet at a great site I found at Tesco Job Vacancies.

Professional job agencies are a popular place for gaining advice on successful job hunting. However, advice from a job agency is not always free of charge.

Job agencies are an ideal place to start your search for a job as they recruit employees on behalf of companies.

There are also specialists in writing resumes who will provide plenty of advice on writing the best resume for a job search.  These specialists charge a fee for their services.

You should consider if the cost of these professional services is worthwhile before utilising them.

In addition to newspapers and magazines there are also plenty of books available, providing careers advice, CV writing guidelines and tips on interview techniques.

Those candidates looking for a job will find some of the sources that charge for their services are the best in the business.

You should consider asking for recommendations on professional and free advice from friends already employed in the sector of your choice.