Employability Skills

DECV’s Employability course is ideal for people who are currently unemployed and looking for work, or who is thinking of returning to work after an illness. The course generally runs alongside our OCR ICT course.
The course covers the following topics: 

• CV writing
  
• Job applications
  
• Job searching (See below)
  
• self employment
  
• preparing for interviews 
• Universal Credit

So if you are:

• 19+
  
• Have a valid NI Number
  
• Resident of Dearne North/South
  
• In receipt of benefit
  

and would like to improve your chances of employment sign up today! Contact the tutor on 01709 889880 to book your place. Courses currently run on a rolling basis.

Help with online job searching & applications

At DECV’s job search sessions we have friendly experienced staff and volunteers available to help you:

• Create a professional email address
  
• Register for Online Jobsearch sites
  
• Carry out effective online job searches
  
• Complete online application forms
  
• Upload your CV to agencies and job sites
  
• Set up folders to archive job applications
  
• Practice for your CSCS card