BBC 英文克漏字

Most jobs are advertised as current vacancies. They appear in the local and national press, trade journals, and specialist career publications. In addition, many professional bodies offer an appointments service which can help job seekers find a suitable position in a particular industry. Recruitment agencies hold details of a wide range of vacancies, and possibly local training schemes. The Internet is a valuable resource- not only for vacancies but to find background information on companies.

Approximately one third of jobs are never advertised, but may be found by approaching a company directly. This is called a speculative application, and is common among students starting at the bottom of the career ladder.

Finally, don't forget to use your personal contacts !

• vacancy 職缺 (空缺、空位), position 職稱
  
• press means newspapers and magazines
• Trade journals are specialized job-related newspapers.
• 'bodies' are organizations or firms
  
• Recruitment agencies help people find jobs.
  
• scheme 計劃，方案 Trading schemes can be a good way of building on your skills.
  
• speculative application 投機申請表 speculate(v.) 1. 推測，推斷 2. 投機 e.g. speculate in oil shares 做石油股票的投機買賣
  
• career ladder ladder 是階梯的意思, 亦可引申為途徑、門路 e.g. You will usually be at the bottom of the career ladder when you get your first job.
  
• 'contacts' are people you know who might be able to help you.