What Work Derbyshire 2015/16 for Young People | Page 3
Information for Young People
Introduction
Derby City and Derbyshire have seen a growth in service and knowledge-based
industries over recent years including information and communication technologies,
finance, life sciences, hi-tech engineering and the creative industries.
Derby is the UK’s number one hi-tech city and home to a cluster of well known,
innovative companies. Big names in planes, trains and automobiles such as Bombardier,
Toyota and Rolls Royce are seeking enthusiastic people to join their workforces at all
levels and there are many jobs in companies across the county that benefit from this
hi-tech production.
The food and drink industry in Derbyshire is going from strength to strength with
a vast range of jobs on offer from farming and agri-tech roles to food scientists and
production line managers.
Thanks to the M1 and East Midlands Airport our distribution and logistics
industries are thriving and growing and we can also expect to see a breadth of exciting
opportunities for the future in business, construction, hi-tech production, food and
drink, tourism and health care.
Contents
The world of work – the future is now!.....................................................2
Spotlight on job sectors in Derbyshire......................................................6
Health and care..............................................................................................6
Creative and culture......................................................................................7
ICT and hi-tech engineering........................................................................8
Food and drink................................................................................................9
Low carbon and the environment............................................................10
Business, finance and customer services..............................................11
Tourism and hospitality..............................................................................12
Retail................................................................................................................13
Construction..................................................................................................14
Transport and logistics...............................................................................15
Skills, skills, skills......................................................................................... 16
Qualifications.............................................................................................. 18
Pathways into work.................................................................................... 19
Looking for work......................................................................................... 21
What is the employer looking for?.......................................................... 22
Job applications.......................................................................................... 26
Your rights at work..................................................................................... 28