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Careers workshops

Free careers workshops to support with work, training or education are available to all Derbyshire residents who are aged 19 and over, or 18 and not in employment, education and/or training.


The following workshops are free and are run online by our qualified careers coaches.

You'll need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or other computer with internet access to take part in the course.

For queries or more information about these workshops please email ncs.scans@derbyshire.gov.uk or tel: 07812 473033 or mob: 07812 473034.

CV and job search skills workshop

You'll learn:

  • what to include and not include in a CV
  • which CV format works the best for you
  • the terminology, skills, knowledge and information employers want to see
  • how to produce an effective CV, where to find the job you want
  • which sites are best for you, how to search effectively
  • lots of job searching tips and advice

Identifying transferable skills workshop

This workshop is designed to explore a range of tools and techniques to be able to identify own transferable skills and how to present and evidence these in the recruitment process.

Interview skills workshop

You'll learn:

  • how to prepare for an interview
  • what to expect during the interview
  • lots of tips and advice to give you confidence

18 to 24 workshop

You'll look at options such as traineeships, apprenticeships, kickstart and learning opportunities that you can access.

50 plus career planning workshop

As part of this workshop you'll learn how to identify your transferable skills, as well as coping with changes in the current job market and identify websites to search for job vacancies.

Apply to work for the Civil Service workshop

The sessions run alternate Wednesdays, delivered virtually over Microsoft Teams from 1.15pm to 2.30pm. It’s been designed to support customers with the Civil Service recruitment process and will offer support in the following areas:

  • overview of the Civil Service
  • introduction to Civil Service Success Profiles, application process and the assessments used
  • the ongoing careers support available

To make a referral, please tel: 07812 473034 or 07812 473033 (if no one answers please leave a voice mail). We need customer name, date of birth, contact number and email address (the course details will be confirmed when booking).

Apply to work for us workshop

The sessions run alternate Wednesdays, delivered virtually over Microsoft Teams from 1.15pm to 2.30pm. It’s been designed to support customers with our recruitment process and will offer support in the following areas:

  • how to navigate our application process including how to create a profile
  • sharing current vacancies
  • how to structure your CV
  • key information about the interview process
  • the ongoing careers support available careers support available

To make a referral, please tel: 07812 473034 or 07812 473033 (if no one answers please leave a voice mail). We need customer name, date of birth, contact number and email address (the course details will be confirmed when booking).