Employability Skills Training

"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:-

SELF AWARENESS

Understanding own motivating factors
Developing Self and Personal Goals
Becoming a Reflective Learner
Positive Mental Attitude
Personal Impact
Self Belief

TEAM WORKING

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

SELF EFFICACY

Problem solving and resourcefulness
Planning and organisational skills
Creativity and Innovation
Motivation and drive
Thinking skills
Resilience

CONFIDENCE

Promoting independence
Pushing comfort zones
Personal Achievement
Taking responsibility
Negotiation skills
Assertiveness

COMMUNICATION

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

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS

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

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

Time management
Healthy life style choices
Ways to reduce stress
Positive mental attitude
How your leisure activities can be related to employment
Flexible working

ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS

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

SELF ASSESSMENT

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

PREPARING FOR WORK

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?

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

SEARCHING FOR A JOB

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

APPLYING FOR A JOB

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

INTERVIEW SKILLS

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

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