Looking beyond YBS
As you move through redeployment, it’s natural to start thinking about roles outside the Society.
This page is here to help you set yourself up for success, even if your next step isn’t at YBS.
1. Understand your strengths and priorities
Take time to reflect on your skills and experience. Think about the industries, roles, and working environments that suit you best. It’s also worth considering your values and salary expectations, company culture, and growth opportunities.
Use the CV resources on this site to create a clear and professional CV.
2. Consider your personal brand and network
Networking is one of the best ways to explore opportunities and showcase your skills.
Start by optimising your LinkedIn profile so it truly reflects your experience and strengths.
Try reaching out to people in industries or companies you admire. This could be via LinkedIn or other social channels, a friendly phone call, a quick email, or even meeting for coffee to learn more about potential roles, companies, and career paths.
Getting involved in groups, professional associations, industry events, workshops, or meetups are also great ways to build relationships, stay up to date on trends, and raise your visibility.
3. Explore company careers websites
Most organisations have dedicated careers pages on their websites.
These pages let you search roles, set up alerts, and learn about the business.
You can also explore company values, strategy, and culture before applying.
4. Use job boards to search and learn
Job boards are a key way to find vacancies and career advice. They often include development content alongside job listings.
Click or tap on each job board to find out more:
One of the largest job boards in the world! Good for roles across admin, retail, IT, healthcare, and finance. Suitable for entry level, right through to senior roles.
A popular UK job board with tailored search options. Good for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across many sectors.
Covers many industries and includes development content. Great for mid-level and specialist roles across several sectors.
Combines job listings with company reviews and insights. Useful for understanding company culture and corporate roles.
CV Library, Monster and Adzuna.
Specialist sites like CW Jobs can help with technology roles.
If you need support using job boards, please reach out to internalmobility@ybs.co.uk.
5. Make the most of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is more than a job board. It’s a great place to network, uncover opportunities, and learn new skills. Here are some key ways to use it effectively:
Optimise your profile: Highlight your experience and achievements, add relevant skills, and ask colleagues for recommendations. Turn on the ‘Open to Work’ feature and consider a banner to show you’re available. Some employers use LinkedIn’s Hiring Assistant, so make your key skills easy to find.
Use the Job Search feature: Start with the search bar, then refine results by location, job type, experience level, and date posted.
Set up job alerts: Create alerts for roles or companies you’re interested in so you’re notified when new opportunities appear.
Network actively: Connect with people in companies you admire, engage with posts and industry content, and join LinkedIn Groups in your sector to stay visible and nurture relationships.
- Build your skills: LinkedIn Learning offers courses to refresh your skills, expand your knowledge, and boost confidence.
6. Use social media for job insights
Social platforms can give you useful insight into jobs, companies, and recruitment trends.
Facebook, Twitter, and Spotify often share job openings and interview tips. In fact, 84 percent of companies use Facebook for recruitment. And increasingly, employers are turning to TikTok to showcase company culture and creative campaigns.
You can also follow job-search content creators for guidance, such as Lee Harding Job Search Tips (@theintrovertedrecruiter).
7. Set up Google Alerts
Google Alerts can automatically notify you about new opportunities that match your interests. Alerts save you time and help you act quickly. Here’s how to set them up:
Go to the Google Alerts homepage <Link>and sign in with your Google account.
In the search box, type keywords that describe the job you want, for example, “customer service jobs Yorkshire.”
Click “Create Alert” and select “Show options” to customise your alerts. You can choose how often you get notifications, which sources to include, and the region.
Set up as many alerts as you need. Using exact phrases, relevant job titles, and locations will help make your alerts more targeted and useful.
8. Consider recruitment agencies
Recruitment agencies help employers find the right candidates.
You can search for agencies on Google or LinkedIn. Large agencies include Hays and Michael Page, alongside smaller specialist firms. By registering, you may be contacted when suitable roles become available.
For more help finding agencies, contact internalmobility@ybs.co.uk.
9. Use the support available to you
There’s lots of content on this site to help with applications and preparation. You can also speak to the Internal Mobility Team or Resourcing Team, who can guide you through the external job market and next steps.
Whatever your next step looks like, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
For support and guidance, email internalmobility@ybs.co.uk.
10. Explore local employers
Finally, we know job hunting can be challenging, so support is available when you need it. As a starting point, here’s a list of employers in Yorkshire.
Click or tap on each sector for links to job pages. If you're based elsewhere, explore opportunities in your local region.
