Newspapers

Local papers are a good source of finding a job in your local area.  They are the first place that smaller companies will advertise their jobs, as it is more affordable than advertising through a recruitment agency or employment website.

There is also the benefit that if the job you are going for, then there is likely to be less competition in your local area. 

National newspapers hold the benefit of attracting larger employers and having larger, more varied recruitment sections.

There are local and national newspapers and each has its particular benefits. Note that the number of positions advertised on job pages usually reflects the newspaper's popularity or the size of the area it covers.

If you want to stay in the area you currently live in, local papers can be very helpful. There tend to be more unskilled and part-time positions advertised in these papers than in national newspapers, but local companies do also advertise and like to be seen to be offering opportunities to the local community.

• Click here for links to local newpaper resources in your county