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Careers Advice and Guidance

What you will find here is a range of services that can help you make important decisions about your future.  If you are currently out of work or looking to change your career the services provided at EDS can help you fulfill you career aims. 

It is more satisfying for most when we achieve some fulfillment or at least contentment in our working life as it is such a large part of everyday living and well being. A little Advice and Guidance can help to set you on that path, whether your priority is to earn a bigger wage, work your way up the ladder or re-train altogether – there are agencies and organisations out the to support you, it’s a case of making a start and knowing where to look.

Start here…

The number of adults who are involved in learning is set to increase dramatically over the next few years due to an increase in education and training opportunities being funded by the government.  Opportunities are available to explore through existing employment, further or higher education.

Not sure where to start?

Maybe you want to change your job or re-focus your career, maybe your not sure about what type of job will suit you best and would just like some advice on what’s out there and how you can work out your options.

Reliable information, advice and guidance will help you to make these all-important decisions and develop yourself through:

  • obtaining the best possible range of skills
  • finding the right training for long-term career prospects
  • by making the most of your workplace opportunities
  • gaining confidence and awareness of your own abilities

EDS can provide you with the following support:

  • Preparation with interview skills
  • Making the most of your CV, Covering Letter or Job Application Forms
  • Transferable skills identification
  • Planning your learning
  • Career program development
  • Advice on transferring foreign qualifications
  • How and where to look for work
  • Disclosing a disability or criminal record
  • How to work through redundancy
  • Investigating funding options for future development
  • Making the most of IT in your search for further employment

Sessions available at £25 per hour*.

*Adults over 20 years of age, who do not have qualifications at level 2 (5 GCSEs, CSEs or O Levels at Grade C or 1 and above) may qualify for free government funded sessions.