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Job Hunting in 2026

monkeybarry

monkeybarry

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Hey peeps!
Ok, bit of a hive mind advice post.

I'm in the process of being made redundant. (It's all good - it is what it is, not that stressed. Ok, a little stressed - but I'm going to be able to afford food and the mortgage for quite a while, so it's cool)

I've been in the Civil Service for ten years, so first time I've had to job hunt in the real world for a very long time! :eek:

I'm looking for any tips on how/where to look.
I'm going to upload my CV to LinkedIn, Indeed, Reed. I'm going to Google any agencies that specialise in my areas (Data Protection compliance/Information assurance; Risk Management; Performance Reporting.)
Anyone know any?!

Anyone got any tips on where to look for jobs these days?! Where do companies post roles? Where do recruiters look?

I'm taking an open minded approach - ideally a job (ft or contract roles) in my areas, but will pick up bits of temp work too whilst looking.

I'm based in Norwich, so will be looking locally.

Cheers y'all. Any help muchly appreciated.
 
If you'd like to work in a factory full of angry eastern Europeans, starting at 6am, manually shifting a tonne and a half of chemicals per day for near enough minimum wage whilst the cleaners are getting paid more, I can hook you up. Lincoln's not a bad commute from Norwich is it?

Sorry to hear though, it's rarely ideal timing bit at least it sounds like you've got a bit of breathing space to find something suitable (if you're not enticed by my rather tempting offer).
 
monkeybarry said:
Hey peeps!
Ok, bit of a hive mind advice post.

I'm in the process of being made redundant. (It's all good - it is what it is, not that stressed. Ok, a little stressed - but I'm going to be able to afford food and the mortgage for quite a while, so it's cool)

I've been in the Civil Service for ten years, so first time I've had to job hunt in the real world for a very long time! :eek:

I'm looking for any tips on how/where to look.
I'm going to upload my CV to LinkedIn, Indeed, Reed. I'm going to Google any agencies that specialise in my areas (Data Protection compliance/Information assurance; Risk Management; Performance Reporting.)
Anyone know any?!

Anyone got any tips on where to look for jobs these days?! Where do companies post roles? Where do recruiters look?

I'm taking an open minded approach - ideally a job (ft or contract roles) in my areas, but will pick up bits of temp work too whilst looking.

I'm based in Norwich, so will be looking locally.

Cheers y'all. Any help muchly appreciated.
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I've always used LinkedIn and looked at companies websites in the area I'm in but in the era of AI you can use them to get some good info. Based on your background it sounds like any area heavy on compliance like financial services could be a good fit for you.

Claude gave me this when I was looking at biggest employers in Norwich, worth checking out if they're hiring locally and doing a bit more digging around other employers.

Norwich is home to several large financial services companies including Aviva (previously Norwich Union), Marsh, Virgin Money, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Swiss Re. Norwich City Council Aviva in particular has deep historical roots in the city.
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I would say LinkedIn is your best bet these days, you would find everything posted there first from my experience but I'm working and living in London - I don't know if would be any different in Norwich, there will be people far more qualified that can elaborate.

Good luck mate....
 
P.D. said:
I've always used LinkedIn and looked at companies websites in the area I'm in but in the era of AI you can use them to get some good info. Based on your background it sounds like any area heavy on compliance like financial services could be a good fit for you.

Claude gave me this when I was looking at biggest employers in Norwich, worth checking out if they're hiring locally and doing a bit more digging around other employers.
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Cheers pal. I'm of the same mindset and thoughts
You read my mind - I literally just downloaded Claude!
 
harr1984 said:
I would say LinkedIn is your best bet these days, you would find everything posted there first from my experience but I'm working and living in London - I don't know if would be any different in Norwich, there will be people far more qualified that can elaborate.

Good luck mate....
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We have one then computer thingys up here and everything!
I'm the 95th edition of something called windows!
 
monkeybarry said:
We have one then computer thingys up here and everything!
I'm the 95th edition of something called windows!
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Haha I just wasn't sure if smaller local recruiters primarily use LinkedIn more than the likes of Reed that you mention or other online sites, but it sounds like you've exhausting all the options so will get hits by whatever means :)....
 
harr1984 said:
Haha I just wasn't sure if smaller local recruiters primarily use LinkedIn more than the likes of Reed that you mention or other online sites, but it sounds like you've exhausting all the options so will get hits by whatever means :)....
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It will be interesting.
First time I've job hunted in Norwich too....I might have get a load of box damaged chocolate oranges as bribes
 
monkeybarry said:
Hey peeps!
Ok, bit of a hive mind advice post.

I'm in the process of being made redundant. (It's all good - it is what it is, not that stressed. Ok, a little stressed - but I'm going to be able to afford food and the mortgage for quite a while, so it's cool)

I've been in the Civil Service for ten years, so first time I've had to job hunt in the real world for a very long time! :eek:

I'm looking for any tips on how/where to look.
I'm going to upload my CV to LinkedIn, Indeed, Reed. I'm going to Google any agencies that specialise in my areas (Data Protection compliance/Information assurance; Risk Management; Performance Reporting.)
Anyone know any?!

Anyone got any tips on where to look for jobs these days?! Where do companies post roles? Where do recruiters look?

I'm taking an open minded approach - ideally a job (ft or contract roles) in my areas, but will pick up bits of temp work too whilst looking.

I'm based in Norwich, so will be looking locally.

Cheers y'all. Any help muchly appreciated.
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Hello mate best of luck with the job hunt. Don't know your family circumstances but just wondered if retraining in something new was possible or would that be too much of drop in salary? I am on my second career and also began to train as an electrician (which didn't actually work out). In terms of looking for jobs currently, I wouldn't profess to have any particular expertise. As a manager engaging in recruitment for different roles one of the things I appreciate in supporting statements is authenticity and lived experience rather than generic statements like "solutions-focussed individual." I mean who the fudge isn't one of them?
 
monkeybarry said:
Hey peeps!
Ok, bit of a hive mind advice post.

I'm in the process of being made redundant. (It's all good - it is what it is, not that stressed. Ok, a little stressed - but I'm going to be able to afford food and the mortgage for quite a while, so it's cool)

I've been in the Civil Service for ten years, so first time I've had to job hunt in the real world for a very long time! :eek:

I'm looking for any tips on how/where to look.
I'm going to upload my CV to LinkedIn, Indeed, Reed. I'm going to Google any agencies that specialise in my areas (Data Protection compliance/Information assurance; Risk Management; Performance Reporting.)
Anyone know any?!

Anyone got any tips on where to look for jobs these days?! Where do companies post roles? Where do recruiters look?

I'm taking an open minded approach - ideally a job (ft or contract roles) in my areas, but will pick up bits of temp work too whilst looking.

I'm based in Norwich, so will be looking locally.

Cheers y'all. Any help muchly appreciated.
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How old fella ?(I know you're not offended by the direct approach:))

Ai. It will boil down a stack you need to know in an afternoon. If you're good at prompting.
 
ricky2tricky4city said:
How old fella ?(I know you're not offended by the direct approach:))

Ai. It will boil down a stack you need to know in an afternoon. If you're good at prompting.
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How dare you ask a lady her age??!! :eek: 🤣
I'm 44. I think.

Yeah, AI is a useful tool. I've wary until now, but looking to embrace it.
It no substitute for people though - I've already answered some questions better than Claude did!
 
monkeybarry said:
How dare you ask a lady her age??!! :eek: 🤣
I'm 44. I think.

Yeah, AI is a useful tool. I've wary until now, but looking to embrace it.
It no substitute for people though - I've already answered some questions better than Claude did!
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I wouldn't use it for applications...more to get you up to speed on jobs market, companies, industry trends etc...
So when you're just being 'you', you come across as a baller on a phone call or an in person interview.

How about doing something completely different....or is life not aligned to making that bold step at the moment?
 
ricky2tricky4city said:
I wouldn't use it for applications...more to get you up to speed on jobs market, companies, industry trends etc...
So when you're just being 'you', you come across as a baller on a phone call or an in person interview.

How about doing something completely different....or is life not aligned to making that bold step at the moment?
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I quite like what I do, so keeping that as a focus.
But never say never in life - some of the best things are the things that happen rather than by design
 
monkeybarry said:
I quite like what I do, so keeping that as a focus.
But never say never in life - some of the best things are the things that happen rather than by design
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My biggest advice to anyone looking for a job is to use your own network. It's of course possible that applying for jobs online, registering recruiters etc will yield a result. However, you have such a higher chance of getting a job if you talk to people you actually know. They will advocate for you in their companies and have conversations on your behalf. They will keep their ears to the ground for jobs being created before they even come visible.

Personally, I found recruiters an absolute pain in the arse.

If you do apply for jobs online, I would recommend using one of these tools where you load in the job spec and load in your CV and hit the button. It then tells you how to amend your CV so it is more likely to come get a hit with all these modern AI filtering tools that the online platforms use. Nowadays, you can get overseen because on your CV it says "Worldwide" and on the JD its says "Global". Guess what? That's not a match for some of their primitive tools that they call AI.

I wish you luck sir. Recruitment is a nasty business.
 
Muttley said:
My biggest advice to anyone looking for a job is to use your own network. It's of course possible that applying for jobs online, registering recruiters etc will yield a result. However, you have such a higher chance of getting a job if you talk to people you actually know. They will advocate for you in their companies and have conversations on your behalf. They will keep their ears to the ground for jobs being created before they even come visible.

Personally, I found recruiters an absolute pain in the arse.

If you do apply for jobs online, I would recommend using one of these tools where you load in the job spec and load in your CV and hit the button. It then tells you how to amend your CV so it is more likely to come get a hit with all these modern AI filtering tools that the online platforms use. Nowadays, you can get overseen because on your CV it says "Worldwide" and on the JD its says "Global". Guess what? That's not a match for some of their primitive tools that they call AI.

I wish you luck sir. Recruitment is a nasty business.
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I'd agree with this. I'd network dirextly in person with the people/companies you want to work with. Go to conferences and trade fairs etc

Online recruitment has been completely destroyed by AI. For any vacancy now you get 5000 average and indistinguishable applications that people couldn't be bothered to write, being filtered by an AI because no-one has got the time to read them. Some places are moving to video or phone call applications instead of forms/CVs, just as a check that the applicants are human and can speak English and are coherent.
 
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