The Sigma Group Careers Show 2011 takes place at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre on Monday 4 April from 5pm to 8pm and Tuesday 5 April from 9.15am to 4pm.

Click here to download a floor plan of all the employment sectors

Whether you are just starting out or are looking to change direction, the show is your opportunity to talk to those who are already in the career you aspire to be in.

Once again we are fortunate to have secured the support and partnership of The Sigma Group and Commerce and Employment. This has allowed us to maintain a quality careers event which continues to thrive, thanks to the generosity of the Guernsey business community which has given up time and money to help make the show a success. Our sincere thanks go out to all those who have helped to stage the show this year and in years gone by. Special thanks should also go to Geoff Martel, who did so much to make the show the key event it is today. We wish Geoff a long and happy retirement.

This year the spotlight will be on careers in the creative industries (see pages 18 and 19), with several key organisations joining together in order to highlight the increasing prominence of this sector within the local, national and global economies. The rest of the Sir John Loveridge Hall will be divided into several zones and a ‘States Village’ will provide all the information you need to know about working for your island. Elsewhere we have representatives from other large employment sectors including finance and retail.

The Armed Forces will be represented by the Royal Air Force and the Army. There is also the chance to talk to providers of education from basic skills to post-graduate courses in the Learning and Advice zone.

In the concourse will be a ‘Help’ zone which will host the Careers and Youth Services, Guernsey Work Experience, Guernsey Adult Literacy Project and a CV and application clinic which will be run by HR professionals.

Finally, do take the time to plan your time at the show and don’t be afraid to approach any of the organisations that are there. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

We hope you enjoy the show.

What can I get out of The Sigma Group Careers Show?

How many times will you change careers in your lifetime? If you are like most people, you will change jobs a number of times throughout the course of your life. You may be choosing your first job or you may be considering a career change. What makes these career decisions successful is the amount of planning and preparation you do when researching other occupations.

So how can the Careers Show help you with this?

The Sigma Group Careers Show will allow you to find out what the job market is like in Guernsey and what sort of opportunities are available.

You get to speak to industry experts who can give you a realistic view of their working life.

Employers can tell you exactly what kind of person they are looking for and what skills and qualifications you need to do their jobs.

You may be able to arrange work experience placements with the employers at the show or ask them about current vacancies they have. Remember to bring your CV if you have one.

Find out more about training, courses and qualifications from the College of FE, universities’ and GTA University Centre stands.

You can research local employers and the type of work they offer.