Through our work we help local people into work, improve their skills and open new opportunities.
If you are looking for experts in employability skills - you've come to the right place!
At Inspira, we can offer a range of FREE courses to help you get into work.
Are you stuck in unemployment and can't get a job? We can give you the advice and support you need.
Finding a job can be really tough and you may think you’ve done everything you can yet you’re still struggling to get your foot in the door. Inspira has a wealth of advice and support available for anyone finding the job search tough. Based across Cumbria, Lancashire and Blackpool, we help get local people into work, improve their skills and make decisions about education.
We can work with you to help you overcome any challenges or obstacles that may be in your way to getting a job or finding the right career path by ensuring you have the necessary skills and confidence to reach your potential.
Depending on your circumstances, we offer a number of free services, workshops and programmes to help you find a job, or get back into education or training.
If you can’t find a job, you should take some time to understand why and where you are struggling. This will be time well spent and could boost your chances of succeeding sooner.
Ask yourself the following questions: What part of the job search process is giving you the most trouble? Are you struggling to find jobs that you want to apply to? Do you not hear back from employers after submitting your application? Are you getting to the interview stage and not succeeding?
Career Action Planning is a free service offered by Inspira, which helps you put together a personal step-by-step guide to landing a job. It will arm you with ideas and tasks that will motivate you in your search by giving you some achievable goals.
Staying positive and focused on your job search for any length of time is hard and we recognise that. Speaking to someone at Inspira could give you a boost and help direct your time and efforts in the right places improving your chances of finding a job.
It’s important to recognise where your strengths are as you will need to write about them in your job applications and match them up to the job spec.
For example, if the job advert asks for someone with ‘proven leadership skills’, don’t simply write, ‘I have excellent leadership skills’ – include details like the size of the teams you have supervised, any recruitment you have been involved in, any achievements you accomplished as a team leader, and any training you have given to other team members.
Taking a voluntary role has many benefits – it gets you a foot in the door of an organisation; it can help you broaden your skills; it opens up a new network of people who may be able to help you find something permanent; and keeps you in a routine of working. Employers also like to see that you have been proactive.
This is the perfect opportunity to identify any skills gaps you have that may hold you back from getting your next role. Read job specs to find out what employers are looking for.
Employers will be looking for signs that you’ve been proactive in improving your skill set, whether through programmes, courses or voluntary work.
There are many different sources of skills training and we can help you find the most suitable.
The only way to get noticed in today’s job market is by tailoring your CV for every role you apply for. It is really important to provide some evidence of how you match up to the job spec. Being able to demonstrate specific job skills, whether through previous roles, volunteer work or hobbies will increase your chances of landing that job.
This can seem difficult but taking the time to do this can really pay dividends.
We know that going for a college, work experience or job interview is a nerve-jangling experience, and we understand how important it is to make a good impression.
Our career advisers are experts in interview techniques and can give you all the latest interview tips and advice on dealing with even the trickiest of interview questions.
We would love to supply you with a definitive list of the best online job sites but with so many options out there, even we couldn’t say which ones will best serve your purpose.
We can however point you in the right direction and tell you what we think is the best and most time efficient way to find your ideal job online.
LinkedIn is the best social media channel to connect with past and present colleagues, create a professional network and discover job opportunities in most sectors. If you’re not signed up – do so. Connect with friends, colleagues and recruitment consultants, follow companies you are interested in working for, and utilise the Jobs Board to find jobs in your area. Check your LinkedIn feed daily as your connections will often post updates about job vacancies too.
We manage a number of government-backed programmes to help young people improve their skills and gain an understanding of working life with links back to employers with vacancies.