Finding the Right Job for You

If you are looking to explore your career options, take a quiz that matches your skills and personality with the perfect job for you via Prospects or the National Careers Service.

You can also browse a range of careers and find out if they are the right fit for you on the National Careers Service website.

If you want to explore your career options further you can talk to a careers advisor through the National Careers Service.

Even if you feel you have a solid idea of your dream career, it can still sometimes feel overwhelming knowing how to get there. 

The BBC have provided useful tips and tricks on how to turn your goals into reality. Making a career plan is also a good idea so that you have tangible goals to work towards - you might find this guide on how to make a career plan helpful. 

Inspire offer volunteering opportunities through our Community Makers scheme. Whether you have one minute, one hour, one day, one week or can commit to regular involvement, it’s always worth it to volunteer with us. Our volunteering opportunities range from within places of welcome, adult crafts, adult learning and much more.

Find out more about other local volunteering opportunities: 

• Nottinghamshire County Council
• National Careers Service - Advice on Volunteering
• Charity Jobs
• National Citizen Service (NCS)

Job Hunting Resources: 

• Alec - Help with CVs, Interviews and Job Search
• National Careers Service - Help Getting a Job
• Job Centre - How to Search for Jobs Online
• Job Centre - How to Apply for Jobs Online
• National Careers Service - Help on Progressing Your Career

CV Writing Resources: 

• National Careers Service - How to Write a CV
• Job Centre - How to Write a CV