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Preparing for job change through learning
Getting a qualification can help improve your skills, build up your expertise and improve your self confidence.
A new qualification will also help you promote yourself on CVs and at interviews. Even being able to show on your CV that you have started a course, tells your future employer that you are commited to improving yourself and have self motivation!
If you want to study in preparation for a change of job you will need to consider the best course to suit your needs and how much time you can afford to spend studying. Explore the sort of jobs you are interested in and see what sort of skills, experience and qualifications are required.
You could also look at the Sector Skills Council's website for the vocational sector you would like to work in, to see what sort of jobs exist and what qualifications they look for.
Find out about the employment trends in your area.
The Lifepilot Profile Builder which will help you think about your ambitions, current skills and preferred ways to learn or you could ask a Lifepilot adviser a question.
There are opportunities to study full-time. part-time and by distance learning. There are courses related to a specific job or subject and courses that will help you improve your skills e.g. IT, literacy, maths.
What, where and how to study will explain about the different types of courses and how to apply.
View directories showing some of the work-related opportunites for higher education level study available in the Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset and former Avon area
If you are already in work and in a union you could see what courses are offered through Unionlearn or find out whether there are opportunties for training through work.
Outsmart the recession from the Open University will help you think about updating your skills and your CV - through study.
The National Careers Service provides a free CV building tool.
There is some funding available for adults who want to get back into study. Find out more through Directgov.
If you are looking for a job Jobcentre Plus has one of Britain’s largest databases of job vacancies.
If you are interested in jobs or opportunities in the National Health Service in the South West look at the Day in the Life website.
