Autumn has closed in, the clocks will soon go forwards, leaving plenty of time to ponder, ruminate and generally plan the next stage of our lives. With unemployment at a record high of 28%, it's time to scour the web for a myriad of sites that will inspire you to reach for the career of your dreams; here they are in all their technicolour glory...

Jobsite
www.jobsite.co.uk


Full of great career advice, Jobsite.co.uk allows you to upload your CV, advertise for a new job at a seriously low cost and even better there's a 'currently recruiting' section with an extensive database of employers - ready and willing to consider you for employment. Sector categories include: banking, sales, IT, retail, marketing and many many more... Get hunting - now.

Total Jobs
www.totaljobs.com


Total Jobs is a total favourite here at The GWG; an incredibly helpful site that offers a 'Career Doctor Blog' covering all things job hunt related. In addition, newly listed jobs are sent straight to your inbox, meaning you can save a huge chunk of time going back to the site (particularly handy if you're searching at work).

Just 4 Graduates
www.just4graduates.net

Just 4 graduates is a brilliant resource, specifically targeted at school leavers, with all UK graduate jobs collated into one online portal. A myriad of CV templates are also available, and last but certainly not least, you can search for jobs by sector or location. Genius.

I-Resign
www.i-resign.com


In a job that fails to challenge you? Looking for a way out? Then look no further than I-resign, the comprehensive service that offers job listings as well as career changing advice. In addition, there's a forum where users can tell you their inspiring job quitting stories (complete with a wide selection of helpful tips). Finally, the well-researched articles are serious food for thought, and can't fail but point you towards the job you're most suited for.

Milkround
www.milkround.com



Milkround, does everything bar, well, the milkround; this incredibly extensive site covers anything and everything that's job search related. Further, there are useful sections categorised by deadline dates, so you'll be sure not to miss out on the jobs that are about to go. Seriously handy.

CV Library
www.cv-library.co.uk



The UK's leading independent job board (and for good reason); if you can't find a job that matches your dreams, visions and passions here, well we can't do much to help you! Covering over seventy different sectors, CV Library has listings with over 50,000 vacancies. Get applying.

Monster
www.monster.co.uk


Monster is well-known in the job search market and for good reason, the site offers great help and advice, such as the 'virtual job interview' and even helps you create a bespoke CV to increase your chances of career success. A Monster site.

Careers 4 U
www.careers4u.tv


An independent careers library featuring interviews with young employees, apprentices and entrepreneurs who have been filmed in the workplace so you can see what their working life is really like. This is an invaluable site for school leavers and graduates.

October 2012.