The growth of the Manchester economy means there are employment opportunities across a wide range of industries. Key areas of employment within the services sector include government bodies, the health service, education, and financial and professional services. Manchester also offers employment opportunities in hi-tech, specialist fields such as biotechnology and electronics. There are numerous resources available to access latest employment opportunities:
MIDAS (Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service) has information on Manchester's economy and key industry sectors.
Job Searches
The following all offer similar advice and job searches although some have more vacancies on their books than others but they're all worth checking as many of the jobs will be different. Some also offer you an email service where latest vacancies are sent direct to you and a wide range of career advice such as writing CVs, and developing interview techniques. Local Recruit
A portal page for job and recruitment vacancies. Links to around 16 different online sites. The Monster recruitment site
You can search from 60 days back up to the last 24 hours and post your CV and get career advice. Jobsite
Updated regularly. Search for jobs up to 7 days ago right up to the last 2 hours and send your CV straight to the top recruitment agencies and employers in your sector.
UKvillages
Hunts down vacancies via Local Recruit. It offers a local employment or recruitment agency search facility, via either the Yellow Pages or Scoot.
The Manchester Evening News and the online version Manchester Online is a major source for recruitment advertising in Manchester and has an advanced search facility. Fish4
Has it's own 'career centre' with a graduate area, career doctor and a psychometric test. Total Jobs
Search facility for a wide range of jobs.
Directgov
Has an area specifically aimed at disabled people. Advice and information on finding work, job schemes, special equipment in the workplace, the rights of disabled employees and the responsibilities of employers.
Jobcentre Plus
The online version of the job centres only no sitting around in a waiting room. Onsite interview and letter writing tips section. Voluntary work
Resources for anyone who works with or manages volunteers as well as to those who want to volunteer.
Prospective graduates
A search for job vacancies and info about further education. National Council for Work Experience
Promoting, supporting and developing quality work experience for the benefits of students, organisations and the economy. Additional resources
Most of the large recruitment agencies have a presence in Manchester. These include:
 Adecco
Hays
Manpower
Michael Page
Reed MIDAS
Can advise on specialist recruitment agencies in Greater Manchester. North West Workplace
A site for careers and recruitment in the North West.
BBC One Life
Advice on discovering what you want to do, getting your dream job, writing a CV, calming interview nerves and how to land that dream job. Dealing with sticky situations such as an office romance or personality clash. There are also useful links.
Learning and Skills Council
Responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England.
People with Disabilities
Employment advice and information on finding work, job schemes, special equipment in the workplace, the rights of disabled employees and the responsibilities of employers.
Organisations and Charities
A range of organisations, charities and support groups that offer advice and information on employment-related areas for those with a disability. NB The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites | 
