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Professional Development: Job Seeking and CV Writing
Course details
Course code
Q00016652Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Kate AntoniouFee:
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
Find out how to get into that new role or to get back into the job market if it has been several years since you applied for a job. What are employers looking for? How can you identify and celebrate what your unique selling point is, and present yourself most effectively to a new employer, matching your skills to the needs of the job, find out why your age or apparent lack of recent experience is not a barrier to your being successful in your search?
We will be looking at where you can start job searching and what are the most promising routes. How you can reach out to employers, and produce a stunning CV? Most jobs are not advertised, so we will be investigating how we can tap into this hidden job market and looking at networking and speculative applications.
You might be wanting to take a different career direction, if so, how can you prepare for this and fill in any skills and experience gaps to make you the ideal candidate.
Join us for this interactive session to find out more and be one step closer to getting that dream job!
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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