Career Taster Scheme
We have a responsibility to help you move towards employment and there are a number of initiatives in place to help from student placements, voluntary work, graduate internship and work placements.
If you are looking for your next career step, a career taster placement will allow you to take a hands-on approach and help you to gain skills and confidence in the workplace.
Find out about the different career taster areas to identify what placement type would be the right choice for you?
If your CV is up to date then send this with a covering letter or email to the designated contact explaining why you are looking for a placement. Alternatively you can complete our application form.
For some roles it is necessary for certain checks to be carried out.
Find out what you can expect from a career taster including placement hourslength, expenses and health, safety and welfare.
What we expect from you during a career taster placement with us.
The County Council offers a number of career paths in different business areas. Placements have been grouped into categories to best reflect the areas we are frequently asked about.
Some of the work areas you have in mind may be on offer with your local district council, for example in leisure centres or housing.
The following case studies have been written by people who have worked us on different career tasters.