We have asked some of our local employers to explain a bit about what it takes to work in their sector. We would like to thank our ‘sector champions’ for providing more insight into the skills and knowledge requirements expected from employees in their company’s line of work.
Think about your own skills and how transferrable they may be to take with you into a different sector.
Care
Proud to Care West Sussex have over 180 current vacancies. Find out more about working in the care sector
Four sectors
Hear from UK Border Force and Sussex Police about working as part of the Civil Service
Thakeham Homes discuss the wide range of career options available in construction and what it's like to work in the sector
Piron Recycling tell us more about working in a sector focused on sustainability
Local wine producer Wiston talks to us about skills and training for the food and drink sector
Four more skills sectors
Creative Assembly and Britweb give us the lowdown on roles in the gaming and digital sectors
Find out about working in agriculture, horticulture and other land-based roles with Plumpton College
Marketing agency PMW gives us some pointers on working in the world of communications
Top tips on working in news from the West Sussex County Times
Four more skills sectors
Hear from the RAF about working in the Armed Forces and the skills that suit the sector
We ask Horsham District Council to tell us more about working in the public sector
Additional information
For more information about sectors, skills and types of jobs available, use the following links:
- National Careers Service website
- Job Help website from Jobcentre Plus
- BBC Bitesize website