"In times of high unemployment employers have more choice of applicants and will favour those with well-rounded employability skills”.

 

 

 

 

We can offer the following training:-

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SELF AWARENESS

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• Understanding own motivating factors

• Developing Self and Personal Goals

• Becoming a Reflective Learner

• Positive Mental Attitude

• Personal Impact

• Self Belief

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TEAM WORKING

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• Understanding the importance of social interaction and communication

• Getting on with different types of people

• Awareness of the needs of others

• Valuing other peoples’ opinions

• Team dynamics

• Flexiblility

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SELF EFFICACY

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• Problem solving and resourcefulness

• Planning and organisational skills

• Creativity and Innovation

• Motivation and drive

• Thinking skills

• Resilience

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CONFIDENCE

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• Promoting independence

• Pushing comfort zones

• Personal Achievement

• Taking responsibility

• Negotiation skills

• Assertiveness

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COMMUNICATION

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• Different types of verbal communication

• Non verbal communication and what it means

• Listening skills

• Communication used in business

• Tones to use in different situations

• Methods of conveying messages or series of instructions

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CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS

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• Why personal appearance is important in the workplace

• The difference between internal and external customers

• The difference between formal and informal communication

• Be able to communicate with customers

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WORK/LIFE BALANCE

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• Time management

• Healthy life style choices

• Ways to reduce stress

• Positive mental attitude

• How your leisure activities can be related to employment 

• Flexible working

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ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS

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• Different types of positive attitudes and behaviours

• What do employers expect in the workplace

• Benefits of positive attitudes and behaviours 

• How to change your mindset

• What motivates you?

• Recognising employment opportunities

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SELF ASSESSMENT

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• Take an active role in self-assessment and self-development 

• Develop a plan for self-development

• Implement and review a plan for self-development

• Reflect on the effectiveness of the self-development plan

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PREPARING FOR WORK

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• Recognising personal skills, qualities and achievements

• What are employers looking for?

• Where to look for potential jobs

• Help with developing skills

• What information do you need for work?

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UNDERTAKING WORK EXPERIENCE

 

• Identify potential work placement opportunities

• Recognise the attitudes and behaviours required

• What are the expectations of your ‘employer’ 

• Reflect on your work experience

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SEARCHING FOR A JOB

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• Different places to search for a job

• How to use Universal Job Match

• How to find the right job to match your skills and experience

• Information, advice and guidance on upskilling and options

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APPLYING FOR A JOB

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• Different methods of applying for a job

• Why employers use different methods

• How to identify your skills set

• Recognising your transferable skills

• Qualities required by employers

• Employability skills and qualities required by employers

• How to write a winning CV

• How to complete an application form

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INTERVIEW SKILLS

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• What do interviewees look for in a prospective employee?

• The importance of non-verbal communication

• How to sell yourself in an interview

• The questions to ask your interviewer

• What to wear and how to prepare for an interview

• Mock interview and feedback

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Our courses are based on the research and findings carried out by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, Employability Incentivising Improvement   June 2010. 

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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING