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ways into work
Our Bexley Business &
1 Employment service
helps people into work. BBE have two offices based in Erith Hight Street. The service is open to Bexley residents that are unemployed or seeking a job change to improve their career prospects. Visit our website at the address below or call 020 3045 3800.
BBE’s vacancy portal lists
2 local vacancies with
employers in and around Bexley. The BBE recruitment team work with many businesses in Bexley to help them fill their vacancies with local talent. Using the portal you can register with BBE and apply for local vacancies online. www.bexley.gov.uk/bbe
3 National Careers Service at the
LECB The National Careers Service visit the Learning and Enterprise College Bexley (LECB) once a week. Their experienced advisors can help you explore all of your options and choose the right course of action for you. The careers information, advice and guidance team is part of the National Careers Service network and has Matrix accreditation so you can be sure of a high quality service. You do not need to be a student of the College to access the service To find out more contact the team careers.advice@ lecb.ac.uk or call 020 3045 5176
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There are lots of ways into work in Bexley. Our Bexley Business & Employment (BBE) service helped over 650 people move in to paid employment between April 2021 and March 2022. During April we held our annual Apprenticeship event attended by over 400 people. Find out more about the help on offer below and sign up to our ‘jobs and opportunities’ email newsletter at www.bexley.gov.uk/newsupdates
4 It’s natural to feel nervous before an
interview. Whether it’s a one-to-one interview or a group interview, it’s your opportunity to show an employer just how great you are and why they should employ you. Make an appointment with one of our BBE advisors on 020 3045 3800 or attend one of our interview workshops. www.bexley.gov.uk/bbe
5 Check out our handy
A–Z of things to do when job searching www.bexley.gov.uk/ bexley-businessemployment. If you need help with any of these hints and tips, call us on 020 3045 3800 or email us at the address below to arrange an appointment with an advisor.
6 Have a look at
apprenticeships – paid jobs with training. More apprenticeships are started by residents aged 25+ than any other age group: they’re not just for school leavers. And with training from GCSE to degree level, they can be a great way to start, learn, and turn a job into a career.
www.bexley.gov.uk/bbe www.bexley.gov.uk/apprenticeshipevent contactus@bexleybe.co.uk
