What Work in Nottinghamshire 2014

Information and guidance for job seekers and adults planning a career change

What Work in Nottinghamshire

Creating opportunities, building careers

2014

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Creating opportunities, building careers

Futures Advice, Skills and Employment is one of the leading organisations for adult careers advice and guidance in Nottinghamshire. We provide high quality services designed to help adults get back to work and to enable people who are employed to progress. We work in various locations across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and in the past year we have helped over 2,000 people improve their career prospects.

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We will help you:• look at ways to develop or change your career

• look at your skills and help you use them to find the right job for you

• write a winning CV and prepare for interviews

• cope with redundancy and prepare you for the job market

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ContentsIntroduction .......................................................................................................1Jobs for today, jobs for the future .................................................................2Spotlight on job sectors in Nottingham ......................................................6

Health and social care...................................................................................... 6Creative ................................................................................................................ 7Hi-tech and advanced engineering .............................................................. 8Food and drink ................................................................................................... 9Renewable energy and the environment .................................................. 10Business and customer services .................................................................. 11Tourism and hospitality ................................................................................. 12Retail ................................................................................................................... 13Construction ..................................................................................................... 18Transport and logistics ................................................................................... 19

Education........................................................................................................... 20

Pathways into work ........................................................................................14Focus on skills ................................................................................................. 21Looking for work ............................................................................................. 22CVs and applications: getting it right .........................................................24Time for a change .......................................................................................... 28Useful websites .............................................................................................. 29

IntroductionWelcome to our publication for adult job seekers in Nottinghamshire. This magazine is packed full of information and advice on how to take your working career forward and find a job you really enjoy! From information on current trends in the job market to specific sector details you’ll gain a better picture of what working life in Nottinghamshire is like now and what it could be like in the future. You’ll also find lots of practical advice on how to sharpen those job-hunting skills and find the best places to look for jobs and support. So whether you’re looking for your first job, want to get back into the labour market after a break, fancy a change of career or are looking to land that dream job – there’s something here for you!

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What is changing? How can it affect jobs?

Think about it!

Which job areas will be important?

New technology is being developed all the time.

New technology is the main reason for old jobs disappearing.

Self-service machines in supermarkets. Robots on production lines.

Electronics Design engineering Creative and media ICTAerospace

People are living longer. People will need more health care and social care.

More care, health and social workers needed look after them.Demand for more drugs research.

Health care Social care Bioscience PharmacologyLeisure

The skills of people around the world are improving.

There is more competition from the rest of the world.

China and Japan both have more than twice as many graduates as the UK1.

ScienceEngineeringCreative and mediaManufacturing ICTFinanceEducation

We must take more care of the environment.

More research into saving energy and developing greener technologies. More technicians and installation jobs.

If we all start driving electric cars we’ll need skilled mechanics to maintain them.

Engineering including motor vehicle Chemical processing Recycling Agriculture Energy and utilities

Despite the recession, people want to spend money on services that help them to be fit, healthy and happy.

Demand for services such as catering, fitness, health spas and gaming.

Some farms are turning to tourism.More overseas visitors.More hotels offering spa facilities.

Health and beautySport and leisureHospitality and tourismCreative and mediaSales and marketing

How is the world of work changing?

Jobs for today, jobs for the futureIf we could gaze into a crystal ball and see the job market of the future it would be so much easier to plan our future careers. But we live in a global economy where lots of different factors can affect jobs and skills and it’s often hard to say where and when certain jobs are going to be needed. Where we’ll be in five or 10 years time in our careers is important to us as individuals for many reasons but actually, the jobs we’ll hold in the near future are important to the whole of the UK economy. You may have a good picture of today’s labour market situation but looking at how the world is changing can be helpful when planning where you want to go next....

What Work in Nottinghamshire 2014

1 DCSF The World is Changing

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1 & 2 DCSF The World is Changing * See chart on centre spread

What is the labour market?The ‘labour market’ is a term used to describe types of employment (those requiring workers or ‘demand’) and the people available to fill those vacancies (potential employees or ‘supply’). If the people available for work don’t meet the needs of the employers then there can be a mismatch resulting in unemployment and unfilled vacancies.

Ideal scenario? Simply put, if there are enough people with the right skills and qualifications available to do the work needed and employers are offering the right levels of pay and conditions then everyone is happy!

Labour market information can tell you the number of people in certain types of jobs, whether they work full-time or part-time, how many people are unemployed and what is likely to happen locally, nationally and even internationally over the next few years. This information can help you to make your future career decisions.

Work facts for the 21st centuryLots of new jobs are going to be created over the next ten years. Some of these jobs will be brand new with job titles we won’t have heard of.

Do you know what these jobs are?energy analyst nanotechnologist innovation consultant

social media analyst app designer

reputation manageruser experience architect

See page 17 for the answers

The types of job available to us now and in the future will mainly be for people with at least level 2 and level 3* qualifications but over 40% of UK jobs in 2020 will be for graduates.1 Why? Because the world is changing fast and the UK needs to compete with the rest of world in areas such as engineering, research, creativity, science, technology and innovation.

Did you know...?Over 40% of all jobs in 2020 will require graduate level qualifications (level 6 and above).2Sources of labour market information

(LMI)If you’re interested in researching the current or future job market for yourself there are a few resources which turn the statistics and data into ‘intelligence’ making them easier to understand. The National Careers Service website has some labour market information within its job profiles. Search online for National Careers Service. Prospects is a website for graduates which has some good sector information www.prospects.ac.uk Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) produce detailed information on specific work areas within different sectors. This information could tell you, for example, which jobs there are shortages for and which skills are in demand. Use www.fetchinfo.net to find careers websites produced by SSCs or for other sources of labour market information.

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Some jobs that were once very popular in our county have all but disappeared. Many of these industries have made way for jobs which we would now say belong to the service sector such as health, finance and hospitality. Other jobs have gone due to advances in technology.

Most of the jobs involved manual work and there weren’t as many jobs to choose from as there are today.

Major job sectors included:

» Brewing and malt trade

» Food, drink and tobacco

» Textiles and leather manufacture

» Coal, iron and engineering

» Retail and distribution

» Transport

* Figures don’t include self-employed. Source: Business Register and Employment Survey 2012.

Nottinghamshire has seen a growth in service and knowledge-based industries over recent years including information and communication technologies, finance, bioscience, engineering and the creative industries. Some jobs that were once very popular have all but disappeared such as the textiles industry and mining. Nottingham city is currently ranked sixth top retail destination in the UK and is also a recognised Science City. In the north of the county tourism, distribution and food production are large players with a growing high-tech sector for Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark.

100 Years Ago in Nottingham

Nottinghamshire Today*

Why do jobs change?

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Ashfield

Bassetlaw

Broxtowe

Gedling

Mansfield

Newark and Sherwood

Nottingham

Rushcliffe

Health Retail Financial & business Education Public administration & defence Professional, scientific & technical Manufacturing Catering & accommodation Information & communication Arts, leisure & recreation Construction Wholesale Transport & logistics Motor trades Other

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Different ways of workingThe days of a ‘job for life’ are pretty much gone and we’re more likely to hear the phrase ‘portfolio career’ when people talk about their working lives. This means that more of us can expect to change jobs every few years using the skills we have built up and transferring them to slightly different jobs.The ways in which we work are changing too and it’s not uncommon for some people to have two part-time jobs to make up the hours of a full working week. Childcare may also play a part. Here are some of the different ways we might choose or be asked to work in the future:

♦ Flexi-time working – not working to set hours every day such as 9-5.

♦ Temporary or fixed-term contracts – employers take more people on in agriculture, retail, hospitality or manufacturing at busier times.

♦ Freelance and consultancy work –specialists are brought in to a business only when they’re needed.

♦ Shift work – people who work in factories, hospitals or hotels often work shifts as they’re needed through the night or early in the morning.

♦ Part-time work – some people choose to only work part of a week, for example, if they're also studying, but some jobs aren't available as full-time posts.

♦ Teleworking – new technologies mean you don’t have to go to your workplace to do your work – you can work from practically anywhere these days!

♦ Career jumping – Fancy a change? Use the skills you’ve learnt in one job to change your career.

♦ Running your own business – working for yourself can give you freedom and can help you turn a passion into a career but it requires real commitment.

Did you know...?New technology is the main reason for jobs disappearing.

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREA job in health and social care sector can be extremely rewarding and despite some recent job losses in the public sector, there are many skill shortages. Many roles focus on care, others are based in labs but there are also support roles in admin, security and maintenance which are essential to day-to-day running of the service. Some services come under the private sector as well as the public with the voluntary sector also playing a large role.

What is happening?• Health and social care is the largest employment

sector in Nottinghamshire and in the UK.

• In the East Midlands there are slightly more people working in private health than the NHS1.

• The future? New technologies will have a huge impact on healthcare including patient monitoring, diagnostics, robotics and bioscience. These are creating new job areas, for example in telehealth.

• More work in and around the community.

• Skill shortages in many areas including midwives, care assistants, pharmacists, social workers, orthoptists, bioscientists and radiographers.

• Demand for people with Level 3 qualifications and above.

• An ageing population means a shortage of people to help care for older people, especially in Bassetlaw.

• Adult social care workforce must grow by 80% by 20252.

• Lifesciences is a growth area for Nottingham with many new opportunities.

• NHS including King’s Mill Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre, health centres

• Various care homes

• Alliance Boots

• Source Bioscience

• Care Fertility Nottingham

• Mimosa Healthcare

• Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Councils

Local employers

Skills & qualities

1 UKCES 2 Skills for Care* Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time (median) salary. Doesn’t include self employed.

In demand...

On the webwww.nmas.ac.ukwww.stepintothenhs.nhs.ukwww.nhscareers.nhs.ukwww.skillsforcare.org.uk

What could you earn?*

Pharmacist £40,275

Midwife £35,498

Dental nurse £17,774

Social worker £31,754

Care home assistant £15,983

Residential home manager £30,640

Doctor £75,342

Medical secretary £21,166


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CREATIVE INDUSTRYThe creative industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK and exciting times are ahead! Many jobs in the creative industry involve working with the latest technologies and are helping to drive the sector forwards and not every role requires imagination – there are many technical roles. Job areas include film and TV, social media, advertising, fashion, computer games and animation.

What is happening?• Creative sector is a priority area for

Nottinghamshire meaning support for local jobs; Nottingham is one of the UK’s top creative cities and home to a new and thriving Creative Quarter.

• Globally, creative jobs are expected to grow rapidly over the next few years.

• Competition for jobs is fierce. Number of people working in the creative industries with a degree is very high (90% for new entrants to computer games industry). Experience is valuable.

• Over 50% of creative jobs are in London and the South-East.

• Many people work freelance which means less job security.

• Shortage of graphic designers, storyboard artists, games designers, programmers, broadcast engineers, social media specialists, illustrators and pattern cutters.

• Skills in demand include marketing and sales, business, engineering, technical, management and leadership

• Nottingham is host to GameCity, an annual videogames festival and home to Antenna – supporting local creatives.

• Finishing Post Creative

• Bottletop Design

• EM Media

• Confetti Studios

• Broadway Media Centre

• Crytek UK

• Paul Smith

• Speedo

• Jupiter

• Gem106

• Rusty Monkey

• Press Association Images

• Chameleon Creative Communications

Local employers

On the webwww.skillset.org/careerswww.creative-choices.co.uk


Photographer £25,678

Journalist £31,994

Graphic designer £25,000

Clothing designer £29,093

Creative director (advertising) £35,207

Skills & qualities

1 Skillset* Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time (median) salary. Doesn’t include self employed.

The creative sector is...


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HI-TECH / ADVANCED ENGINEERINGTechnology is the main reason for old jobs disappearing. With nine out of 10 new jobs today needing some level of IT skills it’s hard to escape it. Even though we might think that the engineering and manufacturing sectors are declining, we desperately need more skilled workers in these areas to keep the industries thriving.

What is happening?• Around 12,500 people work in the IT and

telecoms sector in Notts1 and many more will be doing the same jobs but for other organisations.

• One in five jobs in Greater Nottingham is related to science and the city is home to a recognized and fast-growing bioscience sector.

• High numbers of telecoms companies in Newark & Sherwood district and Nottingham. Clusters of IT businesses in Broxtowe, Nottingham and Rushcliffe.

• IT industry needs more women – only 17% of the IT workforce is female2.

• Automotive (vehicles) electronics, consumer electronics (for example digital cameras, tablets, smart phones) are growing areas and need skilled people to research and design new products and parts.

• Big investment in automotive industry with thousands of apprenticeship and graduate openings.

• BT recruitment drive for jobs installing household broadband.

• According to Engineering UK there could be 2.74m job openings between 2010 and 2020 across a range of engineering jobs.

• BT

• Timico

• Rolls Royce

• Emnet

• Alliance Boots

• Glenair UK

• Vodafone

• Changan

• Sygnature

• Chinook Sciences

• Alkane Energy

Local employers

On the webwww.semta.org.ukwww.e-skills.com/careers


Lab technician £21,503

Biological scientist £37,636

Electronics engineer £38,424

IT strategy professional £44,314

Web designer £30,000

Motor mechanic £24,214

Telecommunications engineer £31,694

Software developer £39,037

Skills & qualities

1 Business Register and Employment Survey 2012 2 e-skills* Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time (median) salary. Doesn’t include self employed.

In demand...


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FOOD AND DRINKThe food and drink sector is a large and growing industry with plenty of opportunities – especially if you have an entrepreneurial streak! From nature to plate someone needs to grow it, invent the recipe, make it, test it for quality, package and distribute it. There are some large food producers and manufacturers in the East Midlands as well as small ‘artisan’ (craftsperson) companies.

What is happening?• Food and drink sector has over 30

different industries including bakery, dairy, confectionery, chilled and frozen products.

• Most opportunities in Notts are in bakery, meat and processed foods – bakery is the largest sector. Stilton cheese is made in Rushcliffe.

• Nearly 9,000 people work in food and drink manufacture in Notts1 with most opportunities in Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood and Nottingham city. Nearby Sheffield offers food engineering degree.

• Job titles include quality technician, food technologist, production planner, chocolatier, pastry chef, cake decorator, brewer. There are new roles for social responsibility and sustainability.

• Shortage of bakers, flour confectioners, cheese makers, food technologists (especially in confectionery) and those skilled in quality assurance.

• Southglade Food Park in Nottingham can help support anyone wanting to set up their own food and drink business.

• Warburton’s

• Pork Farms

• Greencore

• Laurens Patisseries

• British Sugar

• Solway Foods

• Tommy Tucker

• Smiths Flour Mills

Local employers

On the webwww.tastesuccess.co.ukwww.improveltd.co.ukwww.foodengineer.comwww.growcareers.info


Farmer £25,986

Biological scientist £37,636

Production engineer £36,873

Quality assurance technician £26,650

Packer £16,924

Butcher £18,552

Warehouse manager £28,839

Skills & qualities

Stages in food production 1. The brief 2. Market research3. Design specification4. Shortlisting and testing5. Manufacturing6. Quality control7. Packaging and labelling8. Marketing and launch

There’s a job attached to each of these stages!

1 Business Register and Employment Survey 2012* Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time (median) salary. Doesn’t include self employed.


www.improveltd.co.uk

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RENEWABLE ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENTThe focus is very much on the future when it comes to low carbon or ‘green’ technology. If the Government is to meet its targets for reducing climate change around the world then as well as supporting new jobs, it needs to encourage skilled workers to learn the new skills needed. All sectors, in one way or another, are involved in protecting the environment and reducing the UK’s carbon footprint but the construction industry, engineering, manufacturing, transport, agriculture, energy and waste industries all play an important role.

What is happening?• Huge growth area driving economy forwards:

wind and wave power; energy and waste management; sustainable construction; carbon capture; bio energy and plug-in electric vehicles.

• Local plan to create lots of low carbon or ‘green collar’ jobs.

• Nottingham is the UK’s most energy self-sufficient city1 and a leading centre in low carbon technology.

• Skilled people in high demand especially qualification level 4 and above.

• Shortage of mechanical, structural, aeronautical, electrical engineers; wind turbine technicians; geologists.

• We’ll also need landscape, forestry and fisheries managers; energy managers and analytical chemists.

• E.ON

• Changan Automobile

• Hardstaff Group

• 4energy

• Alkane Energy

• The University of Nottingham

• Romax Technology

• Phoenix Fuels

Local employers

On the webwww.citb.co.ukwww.euskills.co.uk/careerswww.cogent-careers.comwww.lantra.co.uk/careers


Conservation manager £31,288

Design engineer £38,736

Engineering technician £32,608

Electronics engineer £38,424

Lab technician £21,503

Energy plant operative £27,119

Environmental services manager £37,294

Skills & qualities

1 Invest in Nottingham* Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time (median) salary. Doesn’t include self employed.

In demand...


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BUSINESS AND CUSTOMER SERVICESNottingham is home to some of the biggest and best companies in this sector and the city is hoping to attract even more large companies. Many of these companies have offices in other parts of the world and there are sometimes opportunities to travel or even relocate. Many jobs within finance and business demand commitment, long hours and hard work so people with high motivation and enthusiasm are in demand.

What is happening?• Nottingham is the financial centre for the East

Midlands and, along with business, employs over 70,000 people within the city.1

• Despite the recession, the future looks positive for professional services such as finance and accountancy.

• Fewer jobs for administrative staff as technology takes over some roles and cuts to services happens.

• Cluster of contact centres in Nottingham City.

• Environmental accounting is a growth area. Can also expect demand to grow for sales and customer service roles and high level jobs such as actuaries, IT and legal staff.

• Employers are seeking people who are motivated, enthusiastic and have a sound understanding of how business works.

• Opportunities in all businesses for IT systems and support - especially IT professionals with business skills.

• Modern language skills in demand especially for companies who operate or trade internationally.

• There are many opportunities for young people and graduates in this sector.

• The number of women entering this sector is growing.

• Domestic & General

• Experian

• Capital One

• Specsavers

• Prolog

• Vodafone

• Sports Direct

• Staffline

• KPMG

• E.On

• Deloitte

Local employers

On the webwww.cipd.co.ukwww.e-skills.com


Financial director £58,735

Human resources officer £27,308

Chartered accountant £37,535

Business researcher £33,467

Finance officer £23,334

Office manager £28,204

Contact centre worker £17,051

Skills & qualities

1 Invest In Nottingham* Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time (median) salary. Doesn’t include self employed.


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TOURISM AND HOSPITALITYTourism and hospitality is a growing area and very important to the UK economy. The sector is always looking for people who are enthusiastic, can problem solve and work well with others. It’s a great sector for taking a lifelong passion and turning it into a career: if you’re creative in the kitchen then there are plenty of opportunities for chefs; if you love fine detail and organising others then how about becoming a wedding or conference organiser? Committed workers can progress quickly up the career ladder to a position of greater responsibility.

What is happening?• One in 14 people in UK work in hospitality, leisure,

travel and tourism; nearly half work part time1.

• 106,300 people are needed to replace those leaving and to fill new jobs throughout UK2 , however in Nottingham there are 20 skilled people for every job3.

• Newark and Sherwood district has the largest number of opportunities in tourism and hospitality after Nottingham city.

• 3,000 people employed in hotels or similar accommodation making up nearly one third of all employment in the accommodation sector4.

• Center Parcs in Newark and Sherwood is the largest employer of this type in Notts.

• Shortage of chefs and managers.5

• Holiday parks, hostels and restaurants are growing. Fast food chains such as Subway and Greggs are expanding.

• Demand for people with business and management skills. Also foreign languages.

• Online bookings are affecting high street travel agents.

• Variety of opportunities at nearby East Midlands or Doncaster Airports.

• Center Parcs

• National Trust

• Holiday Inn

• Thoresby Hall

• Weatherspoons

• Galleries of Justice

• Major sporting venues

• Various travel agents

Local employers

On the webwww.uksp.co.ukwww.springboarduk.netwww.skillsactive.com


Bar manager £19,743

Bar staff £13,180

Chef £18,314

Travel agent £19,621

Conference manager £26,001

Waiting staff £13,052

Skills & qualities

1, 2 & 5 People1st 3 Hidden Talents Centre for Social and Economic Inclusion 4 Business and Employment Register Survey 2012 * Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average median salary.

In demand...


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RETAILRetail is the largest private sector employer in the UK – that’s big business! The retail sector is often used to measure how well the economy is doing and during the recent economic crisis, some areas of the industry have suffered, especially on the high street. Technology has changed the way in which we shop – from self-service checkouts to online retailing, the latter making it even easier to set up your own retail business. Some jobs in retail demand a creative streak, others need IT skills – see the job roles box below for the variety of jobs within the sector. In some roles, motivated staff can move quickly up the career ladder to a management position.

• East Midlands Designer Outlet

• Ikea

• Paul Smith

• John Lewis

• Available Car

• Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre

• Supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Co-op

Local employers

On the webwww.nsaforretail.comwww.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk

Skills & qualities

1 & 2 Skillsmart* Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time (median) salary. Doesn’t include self employed.

Retail jobs include...

What is happening?• Retail is a large sector in Notts with Nottingham

the 5th most popular shopping destination in the UK.

• Almost a third of retail employees are under 25 years old; more people work part time than full time1.

• Online retail is increasing with some high street stores and independent shops struggling as a result. Major food retailers such as supermarkets still opening stores.

• Increase in online shopping leading to new job titles such as e-commerce merchandiser, customer relationship manager and social media strategist.

• Skills shortages are high in the East Midlands with customer service and verbal communication skills the biggest gaps2.

• Online, fast food and ‘niche’ shops popular with those wanting to set up own retail business.

• Many high street retailers have their own careers Twitter feed posting vacancies daily.

• Head office of a major retailer in your area? They have some really interesting job roles.


Check-out operator £14,150

Sales assistant £14,830

Retail manager £25,410

Buyer £29,889

Window dresser £21,625


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Pathways into workIf you’ve not worked for a while or have found yourself out of work having been employed in the same job for a long time then getting a new job can seem very daunting.

Starting pointsThere is usually more than one pathway to a job. A good starting point is to create a realistic action plan which helps you to create goals specific to you. These might include small steps such as making a list of your current skills or larger ones such as going for a qualification. You can get help with writing an action plan on the National Careers Service website (see page 29).

Getting more qualificationsIf you have a career in mind, use the job profiles on the National Careers Service website to find out the types of qualifications that will help you get in. Some jobs require a degree level qualification, with others, it’s possible to work your way up the ladder quite quickly by starting at a lower level. There’s no guarantee that gaining a specific qualification will lead to a job but you can get an idea about how many jobs might be out there by researching the labour market (see page 3).

It’s possible that the qualifications you already hold can demonstrate to an employer that you have a set of skills that can be used in a variety of jobs.

If you don’t have a clear path in mind then all colleges offer part-time and evening courses. These can be a great way of getting an idea of what you’re good at and what you enjoy while adding to your skills. Many short courses are free to those on Jobseeker’s Allowance. Search for part-time courses direct with a local college.

Vocational Quali�cations

A LevelGCSE

The Diploma

Apprenticeship

Foundation

Higher EducationD-G

Higher

Higher

Advanced

Advanced

Foundation

Intermediate

A*-C Framework for Higher Education Quali�cations

Certi�cates of higher education

& HNCs

Diplomas of higher education,

Foundation degrees & HNDs

Bachelor degrees, PGCE, graduate

diplomas & certi�cates

Entry Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

Which Quali�cations?Use the chart below to �nd which level you are at and where you can go next.

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ApprenticeshipsNot all qualifications are about exams. It’s possible to learn a new skill while you work. An apprenticeship trains you in a specific work area, sometimes leading to a job with that employer – and there are 200 different work areas to choose from. However, before applying, be aware that competition for apprenticeships is fierce.

♦ Intermediate Apprenticeship - training at NVQ Level 2

♦ Advanced Apprenticeship - training at NVQ Level 3

♦ Higher Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 4 (the same as a foundation degree).

Each level can lead to further qualifications or work.

Travelling to workCould commuting to work be more easy than you thought? Don’t instantly dismiss a job just because it seems too far away from your home. Check out the travel links first (try www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk) – you might find that you could do the commute more easily than you realised. Some areas of work have very few opportunities outside of the major cities.

If you’ve found a job but don’t know how you’re going to get there, the Wheels to Work moped scheme might be able to help you. Find out if you qualify at www.nottswheels2work.org.uk

Want to know more? Check out the Apprenticeships website www.apprenticeships.org.uk

People with an Advanced Level Apprenticeship earn on average over £100,000 more over the course of their career, than those

without.1

Vocational Quali�cations

A LevelGCSE

The Diploma

Apprenticeship

Foundation

Higher EducationD-G

Higher

Higher

Advanced

Advanced

Foundation

Intermediate

A*-C Framework for Higher Education Quali�cations

Certi�cates of higher education

& HNCs

Diplomas of higher education,

Foundation degrees & HNDs

Bachelor degrees, PGCE, graduate

diplomas & certi�cates

Entry Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

Which Quali�cations?Use the chart below to �nd which level you are at and where you can go next.

Futures Advisers Our advisers can help you in your search for work. Contact us on 0115 9601597 or [email protected]

1 Source: London Economics Vocational Qualifications Research Sept 2011

www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk

www.nottswheels2work.org.uk

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Financial helpSometimes the cost of learning can stop you from improving your skills and qualifications. There are a variety of sources of help depending on your individual situation. To find out more visit the Gov.uk website.

The Nottingham Jobs FundIf you are unemployed and live in Nottingham city you may be able to find work through the Nottingham Jobs Fund. See your Jobcentre Plus adviser who will be able to provide you with more information. To be eligible, you must:

3 Be 18-24 years old

3 Live within the Nottingham city boundary

3 Have been claiming Jobseekers Allowance (or other out-of-work benefit for less than 12 months)

The Nottingham Jobs Fund will contribute up to 50% of the cost of a placement with the employing organisation and will also provide funding for appropriate training. Tel: 0115 876 4485 [email protected]

Getting experience while lookingMany employers ask for experience alongside qualifications which can sometimes make it difficult for people to get a foot on the ladder. However, there’s no doubt that a combination of the two will help you to reduce the competition. Securing a part-time job or volunteering placement in a relevant area while you’re learning is definitely worth considering. Volunteering isn’t just about giving your time to a worthy cause, it’s a good way to get work experience and develop work skills:

3 Learn new skills

3 Explore career options

3 Develop your employability skills such as team working

3 Build your confidence

3 Add to your CV

3 Get a work-related reference

3 Pick up new contacts for future jobs

3 Meet new people

A scheme called Work Together gives you the opportunity to volunteer with a local voluntary organisation while still claiming benefits. Ask at your local job centre. Page 29 lists some volunteering websites.

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.gov.uk/moving-from-benefits-to-work/work-experience-and-volunteering

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Passportfolio is a free website which helps you to plan your future. It supports you with thinking about the skills, qualities and experience you have and how you can showcase them to employers.

~ Find out about your skills, strengths and achievements using interactive quizzes and helpful examples

~ Showcase your achievements, experiences and skills using our webfolio

~ Build a CV and action plan

It can also help you to: ~ Think about the options available to you

~ Search and apply for local courses

You can set up a free account in four easy steps:1. Go to www.passportfolio.com

2. Click on ‘Register Free’

3. Add in your details (including your email and a password which is six characters long)

4. You can then go ‘Straight to Site’ to get started.


Answers to page 3energy analyst – someone who helps an organisation to reduce their energy consumption. You might need to understand how a building works and work out where savings can be made. app designer – apps for mobile technology are popular and growing in number so there is a demand for people who have the skills to create them.nanotechnologist – nanotechnology is any type of technology that takes place on a very small scale. As a nanotechnologist you might be doing research for job sectors such as electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering, ICT, microbiology, bioscience. innovation consultant – someone who works in innovation can help a company make their product stand out from the crowd. This might be using design, technology or engineering skills.

social media analyst – most companies have an online presence and use social media to communicate with people they think are interested in their product. A social media analyst will look at how well this is working and where improvements can be made.

reputation manager – everyone wants people to be saying good things about them and it’s no different for companies. Employing someone to monitor what people are saying about a company or brand – especially online – and helping then to respond to their customers is getting more important.

user experience architect – another job role relating to the Internet. A user experience architect or designer, makes sure that when someone visits a website (perhaps an online shop) it is designed and written with them in mind so that they can get the most out of it.

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CONSTRUCTIONThe construction industry has had its ups and downs over recent years but compared to other regions, the sector in the East Midlands is predicted to grow more favourably. The number of jobs within some roles is expected to grow, however there are also jobs such as electrician where the number of jobs isn’t expected to rise but skilled people will be needed to replace those who leave. Environmental targets mean there are some exciting new areas to work in such as intelligent buildings.

What is happening?• The sector is not expected to grow over the next

three years. For the East Midlands 1860 new recruits will be needed over the next four years1.

• Roles most needing new workers in the region include floorers, plant operatives, wood trade and interior fit out, bricklayers and labourers. There will also be demand for logistics roles, civil engineers, managers and architects2.

• In Nottinghamshire, electrical installation, plumbing, joinery and painting offer the most opportunities for employment but there are also some large infrastructure projects taking place at the moment.

• Growth in demand is predicted for those working within a civil engineering role such as road building (civil engineering operatives).

• Over 38% of people working in construction are self employed and the figure is rising3.

• 13% of the workforce is female4.

• Designing and building with the environment in mind is a growing area and there are many new skills needed such as installation of solar equipment.

• Opportunities for skilled craft work on old buildings in the built heritage sector.

• Clegg Group

• Scott Wilson Pavement Engineering

• Laing O’Rourke

• North Midland Construction

• Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes

Local employers

On the webwww.goodday.org.ukwww.architecture.comwww.bconstructive.co.ukwww.citb.co.ukwww.nhtg.org.uk/careerswww.nottinghamcityjobs.com


Bricklayer £23,001

Architect £37,410

Wood joiner £23,447

Painter and decorator £22,719

Electrician £29,538

Civil engineer £36,285

Skills & qualities

1, 2, 3 & 4 Construction Skills * Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time (median) salary. Doesn’t include self employed.

In demand...


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TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICSThe East Midlands is well-placed for the distribution sector thanks to the M1, good rail links and to East Midlands airport. We can expect to see more growth, especially with the widening of the A453 and improvements to freight rail services. The Bassetlaw and Newark areas are home to several large distribution centres and around Ashfield, former colliery sites have been turned into business parks and distribution centres.

What is happening?• Around 1 in 12 people in the UK work in

transport and logistics.1 About 16,500 people in Notts are employed in this sector with many more self employed.2

• Road haulage - moving goods by road – is a growth area with 33,000 workplaces in the UK2. Jobs include LGV drivers and road transport managers. Growth in warehousing too.

• Royal Mail a huge employer but many other delivery companies employ couriers and admin staff – a growing area.

• Growth for air transport, including freight services, and a shortage of pilots.

• More rail apprenticeships in the area.

• Demand for customer service roles and managers.

• Technology is having a huge impact on this sector (see box below).

• Alliance Boots

• Wilkinsons

• East Midlands & Robin Hood Airport

• Prolog

• B & Q

• Warburton’s

• Wilkinson’s Hardware Stores

• DHL

• Royal Mail

• Marks & Spencer

• Co-operative

• DSG / Curry’s Distribution

• Kuehne + Nagel

• Nottingham City Transport

Local employers

On the webwww.skillsforlogistics.orgwww.goskills.orgwww.deliveringyourfuture.co.uk


Large goods vehicle driver £26,151

Fork lift truck driver £20,497

Storage and warehouse manager £28,839

Train or tram driver £46,795

Bus driver £23,505

Transport and logistics manager £31,437

Postal worker £26,748

Aircraft pilot £78,659

Skills & qualities

1 & 3 Skills for Logistics 2 Business Register for Employment Survey 2012.* Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time salary.

The impact of technology » Real-time information for public transport users

means fewer information advisers. » Automated ‘picking’ at distribution centres means

fewer warehouse staff. » Global tracking of goods and vehicles – better

customer service. » IT solutions can drive down fuel costs. » Online shopping creating greater need for

deliveries. » Video conferencing means less business travel. » Reducing traffic congestion and accidents – more

IT specialists needed.


http://www.deliveringyourfuture.co.uk

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EDUCATIONTeaching and education is a growing sector, not only in the UK but around the world, and universities in particular are competing in a global market. There are frequent changes to teacher training so it’s worth keeping abreast of entry requirements which include fast-track routes for some. The way in which teachers are employed in the future may change if private or voluntary organisations take a bigger share of provision – not all teaching jobs are in schools or colleges. For many jobs you need a degree but some roles can be entered at a lower qualifications level and there are support roles too, for example admissions officer or school lunchtime supervisor.

What is happening?• Around 44,000 people in Nottinghamshire

are involved in education activities1. Of those, nearly 9,500 work at the two universities.

• West Notts College is one of the largest employers in the Mansfield district.

• Number of primary-school aged children increasing.

• Raising of participation age – all young people to be in education or training until they are 18 by 2015.

• Shortage of teachers for specific subjects such as maths, physics, chemistry and modern languages. Extra funding available for training.

• Shortage of men in early years education.

• Development of online courses and e-learning (learning through technology) means demand for developers of online programmes – that’s educators and IT experts.

• Local FE colleges

• Language schools

• Day nurseries

• Sure Start Children’s Centres

• University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University

• Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Council

Local employers

On the webwww.tefl.comwww.caringcareers.org.ukwww.education.gov.uk/schools/careers


Further education teacher £34,472

Secondary school teacher £36,756

Special needs teacher £35,226

Education adviser £33,710

Teaching assistant £15,884

Nursery nurse £14,336

School mid-day assistant £2,207#

School secretary £19,210

Skills & qualities

1 Business Register and Employment Survey 2012 # Part-time figure* Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2013. Average full-time (median) salary. Doesn’t include self employed.

Shortage of subject teachers in...


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Employability skills are top of the agenda for many employers when recruiting. Also known as ‘soft’ or ‘transferable’ skills, these are the skills that you can apply to a wide variety of jobs rather than relating to a specific role.

You probably have more skills than you realise whether they are things you’ve learnt at work or in learning or in your personal life. The trick is being able to recognise those skills and demonstrate to an employer that you’ve got them!

Here are some of the skills that employers say they are looking for most – if you can highlight them to an employer and relate them to the job you’re applying for then you’re ahead of the game.

Focus on skills

IT skillsMost employers expect job applicants to have IT skills these days as well as basic English and maths – nine out of 10 new jobs today require some level of IT skills. Advanced IT skills are also sought after!______________________________________________

STEM skillsAround 43% of employers say they have difficulty recruiting staff with the right STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and the need for these skills will grow rapidly over the next three years1.______________________________________________

Modern foreign languagesMore businesses today are dealing with companies or customers from other countries. Did you know that three quarters of businesses are looking for people with a foreign language?

Key skills

Skill looked for... Includes...

Team working listening to and respecting others and making a contribution

Leadership and management

leading a team or project

Self management using your own initiative, time management, taking on responsibility

Problem solving analysing facts and using creative thinking to reach a solution

Business and customer awareness

having a basic understanding of how to succeed in business and providing customer satisfaction

How can I show that I’ve got these skills?Try the Skills Health Check report on the National Careers Service website.

1 Building for Growth CBI

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Looking for workLooking for a job is a more complicated process today compared to ten years ago because there are more ways in which employers look for candidates. Here are some tips for job seeking in a digital age!

Vacancies online and social media The Internet is a great source of job vacancies and it can make searching for a job less time-consuming if you know where and how to look.

Job search sites such as Universal Jobmatch or Monster allow you to search for a particular type of work or location and some allow you to upload your CV so that you can be matched to vacancies you might be interested in (see page 29).

Many companies now have a careers section on their website and some even give advice on applying and what it’s like working for them. To find employers for the type of work you’re interested in use the links on the National Careers Service Job Profiles or the ‘Jobs and careers’ section of Fetch! (p29). But the real channel to watch is social media which is growing fast amongst recruiters.

Lots of employers are recruiting through social media such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter because it’s inexpensive, quick and has a far reach. LinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals, is the most popular site with many employers hunting for candidates rather than simply advertising.

How much you interact with social media is your call. Some people find it a very useful research tool which can help them prepare for interviews but barely dip their toe in. However some employers are now only using these methods to advertise and this is where becoming familiar with social networking sites could really boost your chances. To use it effectively is to learn how to self-market and develop an online profile which may help you in your search for a job.

Recruitment agenciesRecruitment agencies can be useful because they usually recruit within a specific sector or two thereby eliminating the ‘scattergun’ approach. They will look at your skills and experience and then match you to a suitable job. Sometimes it’s about being in the right place at the right time – keeping good communication with a recruitment agency shows them that you mean business and you’ll be more successful than just sitting back and waiting for them to contact you. Use the websites on page 29 to search for local and approved agencies.

www.facebook.com/futuresadvice

Follow The Word on Work on Twitter!News and info for job seekers and career changers in the East Midlands. @thewordonwork


Twitter.com

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Job centresJobcentre Plus centres have many local job opportunities and if you pop into one you can also get advice. If you’re unemployed, you may find that there is more support for you for getting back into work if you are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance. Universal Jobmatch (p29) is the Jobcentre Plus online tool for vacancies.

Newspapers and magazinesFewer posts are now advertised in newspapers – many have developed online recruitment sections but they can still be worth checking. Specialist or trade magazines cover specific work areas – you might find some of these in your library.

Friends and networkingAround 60-70% of jobs aren’t advertised publicly for a variety of reasons and many companies rely on speculative enquiries and leads from within their organisation. This means that family, friends and ex-colleagues can be worth tapping for their knowledge. Plenty of people have also found jobs to apply for because a friend spotted an opening – let people know you’re looking!

The National Careers Service website has a beginners’ guide to networking.

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2%

3%

3%

3%

3%

5%

7%

9%

10%

12%

17%

17%

21%

28%

29%

Na-onal Appren-ceship Service (NAS)

Na-onal newspapers

Social media

Specula-ve enquiries

Government programmes

Professional / trade press

School, college, university job fairs

Recruitment websites

Other free websites

No-ceboards / shop windows

Internal no-ces

Recruitment agencies

Own website

Local newspapers

Jobcentre Plus

Word of mouth / personal recommenda-on

Channels used by employers for recruitment

Source: Employer Perpec-ves Survey 2012, UKCES


Futures Our advisers can help you in your search for work. For a FREE interview contact us: email [email protected] or phone 0115 960 1597.

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CVs and applications ~ getting it rightThere’s no doubt about it – competition for jobs these days is fierce. A CV, application form or covering letter is your first chance to show an employer what you’ve got to offer. Get it right and you might get a second chance to showcase your skills at an interview.

Your CVA CV is a way of demonstrating your skills, experience and personality to an employer and each time you send it off it should be ‘tweaked’ to suit the job or company you’re applying to. The National Careers Service has a CV builder and section by section advice to help you decide what should be included but here are some pitfalls to avoid...

Classic CV mistakesEmployers can often have a hundred or more CVs or applications to go through for just one vacancy and have been known to apply strict ‘straight in the bin’ rules to reduce the number to a shortlist. To avoid yours ending up on the ‘no’ pile make sure you avoid these common mistakes.

Grammar and spelling mistakesPutting your text through a spell checker is not enough to avoid mistakes. Read it through carefully and better still, get someone else to read it for you. Have you spelt all company names correctly?

Wrong dates Make sure your dates are correct and that you’ve accounted for any gaps.

UntidyNice, neat bullet points, clear headings, no underlining, justified text. Make it attractive but not over the top!

Too longYou need to maximise the amount of space you have and sometimes it’s hard to fit it all in but don’t go over two sides of A4 for a CV.

Not tailor-madeA classic mistake is to use the same CV for different jobs. An employer can quickly spot this shortcut, especially if some of the information isn’t relevant to that job. Make every CV you send suitable for the job you’re applying for.

Along with your CV, you will usually send a covering letter which should say, in as few words as possible, why they should choose you for that job...


Oh no the typo!Did you know that spelling

mistakes are listed by recruiters as being one of the top reasons for a CV

or application going straight in the bin? Don’t rely on the spellchecker - proofread

it, give it to someone else to proofread, proofread it again to

within an inch of its life!

For more help and advice on CVs go to the National Careers Service website

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The covering letterThe covering letter can baffle some people. What should you put in it? How long should it be? What is it for?

Getting it rightDon’t think of your covering letter as a mere formality to introduce your CV or application - it’s just as important and you need to write it to impress!

Research Before you start writing, if you know a bit about the organisation it will help you to understand the type of people you’re hoping to work for. Have they grown from being a small family-run business to a large, successful operation? Have they

got more than one office in the UK? Do they operate internationally? Draw

their work values and employment needs into your letter if possible.

ContentThe covering letter is an

opportunity to sell yourself to an employer – craft it carefully and you’ll

grab their attention from the outset and tell them why you are the only person for that job.

Make it obvious which job you’re applying for in the opening paragraph and use the rest of the letter to bring in the skills and experience you have to offer that relates to that specific job. Have a nice clear structure.

It’s not easy but if you can find a good way of saying that you’re highly motivated and enthusiastic without saying “I’m highly motivated and enthusiastic” you could impress – employers like originality.

Oh, and address it to the right person.

StyleIs the organisation you’re applying to very corporate or more laid back in its approach? Again, research is the key - write your letter in a style you think best suits them. Don’t let your writing style make you appear too ‘over the top’ even if they say that they are looking for someone with a fun or creative character – show your personality but keep it professional. Think carefully before you use jargon – would it be understood?Check for spelling and grammar mistakes. Thoroughly. It goes without saying.

LengthMost employers will say the shorter the better. It can be a challenge to keep it concise but definitely no longer than a page, preferably shorter.


Oh no the typo!Did you know that spelling

mistakes are listed by recruiters as being one of the top reasons for a CV

or application going straight in the bin? Don’t rely on the spellchecker - proofread

it, give it to someone else to proofread, proofread it again to

within an inch of its life!

For more help and advice on covering letters go to the National Careers Service website

Top tip Write down the skills and qualities employers are looking for and find at least one example from your own experience (work-related or your personal life if you have no relevant work experience) to match each one.

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Application formsThe key to a good application is to read the job description very carefully and to match what the employer is asking for to what you have to offer them. Take your time and start at least a week before the closing date if you can for those little tweaks to be made. Here are our top tips...

Getting it rightLeave no gapsAlways answer every question on the application form and if it’s not relevant to you make sure you put n/a (not applicable) in the box so the employer knows you haven’t just left it. This is probably the biggest complaint employers have about submitted applications.

Make it relevantMake each answer relevant to the job description. You don’t need to bring up shorter stints of work from your early years if the jobs have no bearing on the one they are applying for. Try to draw on your most recent experience where possible but do look further back if it’s your only example of a particular skill. You still need to account for all your dates.

Keep it tidyIf you’re handwriting the form, keep it neat and clear with no crossing out. Use a black or blue ballpoint pen unless it states black ink only. Smoking while filling it in is a no-no and an employer won’t be impressed with a coffee stain either.

Say it in styleTry to get some of your personality over in the form. Don’t be too chatty, keep it professional but also try not to make it sound too dull. Try to shine!

Check for spelling and grammarA sloppy application form might say to an employer that you can be careless. Check and double check what you’ve written. It’s a good idea to write your answers in draft format on the computer so that you can use a spellchecker but do check it through carefully as a spellchecker won’t pick up all mistakes.

A word on online applicationsMany employers will ask you to fill in an application form online these days. Usually you need to create a login and you can keep going back to your draft version before you submit. It’s good practice to note down the questions and draft out your answers in Word before you complete the form properly just in case technology lets you down and you can’t get back into your profile. Put as much effort into an online application as you would a paper version but don’t write too much because you have more space. Someone will still be reading it at the other end of the line and you’ll want to present yourself in the best light possible.Consider getting your application form in early – some employers close their online applications before the posted closing date if they’ve already received enough.


Did you know...?A scruffy application form gives a bad impression to an employer and may cost you the job.

For more help and advice on applications go to the National Careers Service website

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Speculative applicationsA surprising number of job opportunities aren’t advertised. Some employers prefer to recruit either by word of mouth or from speculative applications. So how can you make a speculative application work for you?

Taking the first stepsWhere to start?Targeting your speculative letters in the right places will mean a better chance of success - the scattergun approach is not recommended! There are many careers websites which showcase large employers when you search within specific sectors (see some of the careers websites at the back of this booklet) but you might be more successful targeting small to medium-sized companies (SMEs). An SME is less likely to advertise for positions regularly for financial or time reasons. Most local authorities and district councils have a business directory or you could try Yell.co.uk.

PreparationOnce you’ve decided who you’re going to target, give the company a call and find out who you should address your CV and covering letter to – it’s more likely to be read and by the right person! You can also ask at the time if they welcome speculative letters.

Research and writingResearch the company you’re applying to if you can (most businesses have a website) and tailor your CV and covering letter to them – don’t send out a general CV. Yes it’s more effort but they will be able to see more easily how you could fit into their company and consider you for any future openings. Don’t be overly

gushing but do say why you are keen to work for them specifically. If you’re able to, give them an idea of which department you see yourself fitting into – don’t say “I’ll work anywhere”. Above all else you need to say what you could offer them other than just ‘enthusiasm’.

Follow upFollow up your speculative application with a phone call to ask if they received it and what they thought. Who knows....?


Your imageYour email address should be respectable and

simple. Imagine what an employer might think of

you as they’re typing your witty email address

into their contact list.

Your voicemail message needs to sound

professional too. You may be a party animal at

home but an employer won’t want that behaviour

in the workplace.

You might like your online profile to be closed to

those other than family and friends.

Beware the employer who will take a

sneaky peak at what you’ve

been up to!

Job adverts: what do they mean?Sometimes employers use words in their adverts that we’re not really sure about. They might do this to attract a certain type of person or because they use a particular type of language in the workplace. To cut through some of the jargon, visit the National Careers Service website (How to find a job pages).

Yell.co.uk

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Time for a changeThe recent economic climate has forced some people to take a step back and reassess their career. The way in which we work is changing and this has brought about the opportunity for people to try to achieve a better work-life balance or to finally fufill a lifelong dream.

In taking a step back we can ask ourselves some difficult questions such as “Am I really satisfied in what I’m doing or am I trying to please others and sacrificing my own needs?” or “Am I staying where I am because I feel secure in what I do and I’m afraid to move out of my comfort zone?”. Try to answer such questions honestly, if it helps, you could draw up a list of the positive and negatives of your current role to see where the balance lies.

It is much easier today to change careers. The employability or ‘soft’ skills that we have learnt in our work and our personal lives are valued by the employer and can usually be transferred to a wide variety of jobs. You can use these skills to create a ‘portfolio’ career where you move from one job to another, to set up business on your own or to move towards two part-time jobs.

Retraining – higher educationYou may decide you want to retrain for a completely different career. Understandably, many people feel nervous about this because there are no guarantees of getting a job at the end of your studies. However, if you do your research, you can get a good idea about the likelihood of you finding employment when studying for a specific degree... You can learn more about the costs of studying a specific degree course and get data on employment once graduated on the Unistats website (see page 29); the What Do Graduates Do website has detailed statistics too. You might also want to consider a higher apprenticeship which sometimes incorporates foundation degree study.

Returning to work after having childrenReturning to work after having a break from work to bring up your children can be an extremely daunting prospect. You may be worried about finding a job that you feel confident in doing, not being ‘up-to-date’ with your profession, the interview process or fitting work around your family life.


Your skillsEmployability or ‘soft’ skills include:

» working in a team

» dealing with customers

» leadership

» presentation skills

» project management

» good organisation

You can get advice on planning or changing your career and what to do when faced with redundancy on the National

Careers Service website.

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Useful websites


Job or training vacanciesUniversal Jobmatch (Jobcentre Plus) www.gov.uk/jobsearch

This is Nottinghamhttp://jobs.thisisnottingham.co.uk

The Guardianhttp://jobs.guardian.co.uk

The Independenthttp://ijobs.independent.co.uk

Twitjobsearchwww.twitjobsearch.com

Totaljobswww.totaljobs.com

National Apprenticeship Servicewww.apprenticeships.org.uk

Searching for employers or recruitment agencies

REC (The Recruitment and Employment Federation)www.rec.co.uk

Yellwww.yell.co.uk

Advice on starting work and job huntingFutureswww.futuresadvice.co.uk Gov.UKwww.gov.uk National Careers Servicehttps://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk (or search online for National Careers Service)

Icouldwww.icould.com

Nottingham County Councilwww.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

Nottingham City Councilwww.nottinghamjobs.com

Your rights in work and trainingGov.UKwww.gov.uk

Jobs and careers informationFetch!www.fetchinfo.net

Careersboxwww.careersbox.co.uk

National Careers Service https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk (or search online for National Careers Service)

All About Careerswww.allaboutcareers.com

Prospectswww.prospects.ac.uk

Researching the job marketUnistats http://unistats.direct.gov.uk

What Do Graduates Do? http://bit.ly/SSD1FU

Sector Skills Councils – search on www.fetchinfo.net

Understanding your skillsPassportfolio www.passportfolio.com

Careersbox www.careersbox.co.uk

National Careers Service https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Volunteering and work experienceDo-it www.do-it.org

Nottingham CVSwww.nottinghamcvs.co.uk

Nottinghamshire County Councilhttp://tinyurl.com/qcu67ha

http://jobs.thisisnottingham.co.uk

www.rec.co.uk

www.yell.co.uk

www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

www.nottinghamjobs.com

www.passportfolio.com

www.careersbox.co.uk

www.do-it.org

If you’re looking for a new job, or a change in career and don’t know where to start, we can help. The National Careers Service is available FREE to all adults and is delivered by a network of professional, qualified careers advisers across Nottinghamshire.

Time for a change?

If you would like to make an appointment please call

0800 100 900You can also search online for

National Careers Service

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