Essential Websites

 Links for useful websites, job portals, cyber security, and more

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Topics Covered

• UK JOB PORTALS

• UK WORK VISA

• CYBER-SEC INFO

• WRITING 

• RESUME BUILDING

• LEARNING

• READING

• GROCERIES

• UTILITIES

• RENTAL SEARCH

• GARDEN

• DRIVING

• SOFTWARE

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UK JOB PORTALS

• https://uk.indeed.com/

• https://www.cv-library.co.uk/

• https://www.gradcracker.com/

• https://targetjobs.co.uk/

• https://www.graduate-jobs.com/

• https://www.cwjobs.co.uk/

• https://www.totaljobs.com/

• https://www.prospects.ac.uk/

• https://www.insidecareers.co.uk/

• https://www.allaboutcareers.com/

• https://www.giveagradago.com/

• https://www.goinglobal.com/

• https://joblift.co.uk/

• https://www.milkround.com/

• https://www.internationaljobs.com/

• https://www.ziprecruiter.co.uk/

• https://www.flexjobs.com/

• https://www.cybersecurityjobsite.com/

• https://ltharper.com/

• https://www.huntress.co.uk/

• https://www.hyperec.com/

• https://www.nolanrecruitment.com/

• https://briterecruitment.com/

• https://www.adecco.co.uk/

• https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/

• https://www.hays.co.uk/

• https://www.deerfoot.co.uk/

• https://www.roberthalf.co.uk/

• https://www.itrecruituk.co.uk/

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UK Work VISA

The likelihood of getting a work visa can be determined by checking if the job skill is listed in the shortage occupation list. You can find the list by visiting this link.

• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations

• ONS Occupation Coding Tool

• https://onsdigital.github.io/dp-classification-tools/standard-occupational-classification/ONS_SOC_occupation_coding_tool.html

• Skilled Worker visa

• https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

• UK Student VISA Reference Documents

• https://www.gouti1454.com/p/2021-uk-student-visa-reference-documents.html

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Cyber-Sec Info

• https://www.talosintelligence.com/software

• https://owasp.org

• https://www.cve.org/

• https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload

• https://www.speedguide.net/port.php?port=5357

• https://you.com/code

• https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/ransomware-attacks/

• https://hausec.com/pentesting-cheatsheet/

• https://haystacksolutions.com/services/assessment/

• https://bylight.com/capabilities/products/cati/

• https://niccs.cisa.gov/workforce-development/nice-framework/work-roles

• https://www.infosecinstitute.com/

• https://www.cyberseek.org/pathway.html

• https://urlscan.io/

• https://www.zoomeye.org/statistics

• https://builtwith.com/

• https://www.tenable.com/products/nessus/nessus-essentials

• https://www.vulnhub.com/entry/kioptrix-level-1-1,22/

• https://www.exploit-db.com/

• https://www.synack.com/red-team/

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• https://www.revshells.com/

• https://pentestbook.six2dez.com/enumeration/cloud/aws

• https://www.immunityinc.com/products/debugger/

• https://email-checker.net/

Bootable USB - recovery 

• https://netboot.xyz/

• https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html

• https://medicatusb.com/

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Music

• https://radio.garden/

• https://radiooooo.com/

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Writing 

• https://quillbot.com/

• https://writesonic.com/

• https://chat.openai.com/chat

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Resume Building

• ATS resume format -  which stands for applicant tracking system

• https://cultivatedculture.com/resume-bullet-analyzer/

• How to create an ATS-Friendly CV

• https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/cvs-cover-letters/ats-friendly-cv

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Learning

• https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/

• https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/excel

• https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/creativity-and-design/

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Reading

• https://www.slugbooks.com/

• https://digitaldefynd.com/free-online-courses/

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GROCERIES

• https://www.aldi.co.uk/

• https://www.asda.com/

• https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/

• https://www.lidl.co.uk/

• https://groceries.morrisons.com/

• https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/

• https://www.bmstores.co.uk/

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UTILITIES

• https://www.decathlon.co.uk/

• https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/

• https://www.matalan.co.uk/

• https://www.diy.com/

• https://www.screwfix.com/

• https://www.currys.co.uk/

• https://www.boots.com/

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RENTAL SEARCH

• Rightmove - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/

• Zoopla - https://www.zoopla.co.uk/

• OnTheMarket - https://www.onthemarket.com/to-rent/

• OpenRent - https://www.openrent.co.uk/

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GARDEN:PERENNIAL PLANTS

• https://www.diy.com/ideas--advice/outdoor--garden/your-plant-guides/your-guide-to-perennials

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DRIVING

Driving in Great Britain on a non-GB licence

• https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence

Use this tool to see if you can drive in Great Britain with your non-GB driving licence.

Great Britain is England, Wales and Scotland.

Driving licences

• Apply for, renew or update your licence, view or share your driving licence, add new categories

• https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/driving-licences

• View or share your driving licence information 

• https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

Mastering UK Driving Test Route with Google Maps Practice

• https://www.gouti1454.com/p/practise-driving-test-route-with-google.html

Apps Which can help in booking cancelled slots 

• https://driving-test-cancellations-now.co.uk/

• https://testi-app.co.uk/

Scrapping a Car

• https://www.removemycar.co.uk/

Used Cars 

Check the MOT history of a vehicle

• https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

HPI check 

A paid service, the HPI check will provide information concerning a stolen car check, insurance write-offs, number of previous owners, and other relevant details.

https://www.theaa.com/cars/aa-cars-standards

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Software

Software /Platform/ Price/ Website

• GIMP/

•  Windows, Mac OS, Linux/ Free/ https://www.gimp.org/

• Inkscape/ 

• Windows, Mac OS, Linux/ Free/ https://inkscape.org/

• Krita / 

• Windows, Mac OS, Linux/ Free/ https://krita.org/

• Paint.NET 

• Windows/ Free/ https://www.getpaint.net/

• Blender/ 

• Windows, Mac OS, Linux/ Free/ https://www.blender.org/

• Darktable / 

• Windows, Mac OS, Linux/ Free/ https://www.darktable.org/

• Fotor / 

• Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android/ Free/ https://www.fotor.com/

• GIMPShop/ 

• Windows, Mac OS/ Free/ https://www.gimpshop.com/

• Photoflare/ 

• Windows, Linux/ Free/ https://www.photoflare.io/

• RawTherapee/ 

• Windows, Mac OS, Linux/ Free/ https://rawtherapee.com/

• Shotwell/ 

• Windows, Mac OS, Linux/ Free/ https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Shotwell

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• Draw.io Diagrams -  Alternative for MS Visio 

• https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/drawio-diagrams/9MVVSZK43QQW?hl=en-us&gl=us

• https://www.draw.io/

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HM Land Registry

Prevent Property fraud Sign up to Property Alert

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/property-alert

• Find a property / Search for land and property information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) / What's available close to home? How big is the garden? How big is the car park?

• Land Charges Search / HM Land Registry portal: apply for a full land charges search - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) / How much can I borrow?

• House Price Index / About the UK House Price Index - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) / How much can I borrow?

• Price paid Data / HM Land Registry: Price Paid Data - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Official Copies / Official searches (PG12) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) / Is the land registered?

• Search of the Index Map (SIM) / HM Land Registry portal: request a search of the index map - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) /

• Mapsearch / HM Land Registry MapSearch - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) / Is there an outstanding mortgage?

• Bankruptcy Search / HM Land Registry portal: how to make a bankruptcy search - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Official Searches / Official searches (PG12) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) / Is the offer protected?

• ​OS1 / HM Land Registry portal: official search of whole with priority - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) /  Has the seller's conveyancer searched the register?

• OS2 / HM Land Registry portal: official search of part with priority - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) /

• OS3 / Official search without priority (OS3) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) /

• Register Update / HM Land Registry portal: electronic Document Registration Service (e-DRS) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) / Has the sale of the property been completed? Has my loan been registered?

• Property Alert / Property Alert - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) / Are my details up to date?

• Protect your land and property from fraud - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) / How can I stop myself being a victim of property fraud?

• Protect your property from fraud / I need to remortgage

• Practice Guides / Land registration: Practice guides - detailed information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Customer Support Centre / Contact HM Land Registry - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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