A driving licence is essential. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of people at all levels. The public sector is less likely to discriminate on age. Maturity and work experience may be valuable in dealing with a variety of clients. Competition Competition is keen, with an increase in graduates from environmental or similar courses, seeking a small number of posts within recently reorganised local government.
Jobs increases likely in private sector.
Tips for entry Vacation work or industrial placement contacts are invaluable. Course tutors from relevant courses may have links. Be prepared to network and make speculative applications in both public and private sectors. Employers rarely recruit via graduate directories or notify vacancies to careers services. Check local and national press for adverts.