Job Search Workshops
A one day intensive overview of the job market and an introduction to the techniques of securing ongoing employment. This programme provides attendees with the confidence, resources and skills necessary to present themselves successfully in the labour market.
Each programmes is tailored to the needs of the group. The most popular topics are:
Individual needs analysis
Techniques for identifying your own skills and preference set
How these skills can be transferred between different industries and businesses
Considering, different ‘career options such as –contract/portfolio work, self employment, Full time employment, studying, charity work etc.
CV development
Types of CVs – skills, reverse chronological, consultancy style
Structure, layout, content
The all important covering letter
Routes into the jobs market
Answering recruitment adverts
Focussed use of Recruitment agencies
Direct approaches to organisations (Cold calling)
Personal contacts (networking)
Using the Internet as a resource
Successful Interview techniques
Preparation for the interview
Interview questions – competency and structured questions
Assessment centres/panel interviews/use of psychometric testing
Body language
Follow up and feedback
Running the Job search campaign
Organising your space and time
Disciplined approach – The job of getting a job
To see what we have done for others see our case studies
To see what we can do for you contact us