The Trust offers employment support through the Future's Positive Individual Placement Support (IPS) team.

The team uses the IPS method to help identify preferences within work that will help a person stay in employment. 

This page has links to information that will help when writing CV's and applications and support you to present yourself in a positive way.

CV Personal Profiles

Various examples of personal profile templates that can be used on CV's.

Competency based questions

A brief description of the type of compentencies you may be tested on during an interview and an explanation of the STAR technique.

Writing a speculative letter

Example of a speculative letter along with some notes on how to write one.

Reframing information positively

Examples of how to reframe information on a more positive light.

What should I put in a CV?

Example of a CV including explanations of what is included, and why.

The do's and don'ts of CV Personal Statements

A list of do's and don'ts for writing the opening personal statement on a CV.

Downloadable documents

The following links are downloadable documents. If you would like this information in an alternative format please contact futurespositive@nottshc.nhs.uk.

Industries of interest

Indicate your level of interest in each industry.

Examples of STAR statements

Various examples of STAR statements that can be used for Civil Service Job applications.

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