Helping You Back Into Work

Looking for a job? Need some help and support? Then Careers Springboard West Berkshire can help.

Meetings Programme

Our new programme of meetings starts on Wednesday 13th September. Details will be found on our programme page. You can also download a PDF copy (A4, then fold into A5). You'll need to register with us to attend (registration is free). Go to 'How To Join' on the job seekers' page.

Job-seeking topics we cover in our programme include:

Improving Your CV
Locating 'hidden' (e.g. unadvertised) jobs
Developing Your Network and Networking Skills
Effective use of LinkedIn
Working With Agencies
How To Impress At Interviews
Marketing Your Capabilities

These topics - and more - are covered in our programme of meetings. As well as our meetings our team of volunteers can offer 1-on-1 guidance.

Newcomers are always welcome. We look forward to helping you. Read the job seekers' page for more information.

As well as our programme of meetings check out our other services for jobseekers which include 1-on-1 sessions to help with career planning, CV writing, interview preparation etc. If you know of someone who might need our help but does not know about us, why not print out our flier (PDF) and pass it on. See also our Frequently asked Questions page or contact us for further information.

Is It For Me?

We often get questions from potential joiners about whether our support group is suitable for them. Read the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page to address these common questions. If your question isn't answered please email: enquiries@careerswestberks.org.uk or telephone David on 01635 254151.

About Us

Careers Springboard West Berkshire (CSWB) is a self-help club for out-of-work professionals, executives and managers in the West Berkshire area who are seeking a new job. This website gives information about:

Our programme of meetings: covering topics such as creating your CV, the hidden job market, interviewing for jobs
Details of benefits for job seekers: including individual guidance, access to a comprehensive job search database etc.
Our volunteers: profiles of existing volunteers and how you can volunteer to be part of our friendly and helpful team
Our supporters: who they are and how we work with them to deliver better services
Employer benefits: if you are making redundancies we can help your employees; if you are recruiting our active members represent a pool of skilled and experienced potential employees
Resources: articles and links to resources for job seekers; (there will shortly be additional material that can only be accessed by for registered CSWB job seekers
Who we are: our background and how we operate.
Our privacy policy: this explains how we use the personal data of those who register with us and attend our meetings.

If You Are Unemployed

You are welcome to sign up and come to our meetings and use our services. Please read about how to join and see the programme page for details of our weekly meetings held on Wednesday afternoons.

Please note: attendance at meetings and use of our services are free.

How We Operate

We are a volunteer-led organisation that receives core financial support from The Foundation for Jobseekers but also receive occassional support from other organisations. See our Supporters page for details. See the background pages for more information on our organisation.

Useful Links

Organisations that are also in our Thames Valley network of job clubs are:

We are all members of the umbrella charity The Foundation for Jobseekers.

This page last updated 24th August 2023

Important Notice - The information and advice given on this website or by our volunteers is given in good faith. No responsibility whatsoever shall attach to Careers Springboard West Berkshire or any person acting on its behalf for any actions taken by any person acting on this information or advice.