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
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Understanding own motivating factors
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Developing Self and Personal Goals
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Becoming a Reflective Learner
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Positive Mental Attitude
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Personal Impact
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Self Belief
TEAM WORKING
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Understanding the importance of social interaction and communication
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Getting on with different types of people
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Awareness of the needs of others
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Valuing other peoples’ opinions
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Team dynamics
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Flexiblility
SELF EFFICACY
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Problem solving and resourcefulness
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Planning and organisational skills
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Creativity and Innovation
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Motivation and drive
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Thinking skills
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Resilience
CONFIDENCE
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Promoting independence
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Pushing comfort zones
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Personal Achievement
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Taking responsibility
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Negotiation skills
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Assertiveness
COMMUNICATION
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Different types of verbal communication
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Non verbal communication and what it means
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Listening skills
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Communication used in business
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Tones to use in different situations
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Methods of conveying messages or series of instructions
CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
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Why personal appearance is important in the workplace
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The difference between internal and external customers
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The difference between formal and informal communication
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Be able to communicate with customers
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
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Time management
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Healthy life style choices
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Ways to reduce stress
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Positive mental attitude
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How your leisure activities can be related to employment
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Flexible working
ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS
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Different types of positive attitudes and behaviours
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What do employers expect in the workplace
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Benefits of positive attitudes and behaviours
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How to change your mindset
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What motivates you?
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Recognising employment opportunities
SELF ASSESSMENT
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Take an active role in self-assessment and self-development
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Develop a plan for self-development
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Implement and review a plan for self-development
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Reflect on the effectiveness of the self-development plan
PREPARING FOR WORK
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Recognising personal skills, qualities and achievements
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What are employers looking for?
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Where to look for potential jobs
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Help with developing skills
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What information do you need for work?
UNDERTAKING WORK EXPERIENCE
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Identify potential work placement opportunities
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Recognise the attitudes and behaviours required
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What are the expectations of your ‘employer’
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Reflect on your work experience
SEARCHING FOR A JOB
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Different places to search for a job
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How to use Universal Job Match
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How to find the right job to match your skills and experience
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Information, advice and guidance on upskilling and options
APPLYING FOR A JOB
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Different methods of applying for a job
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Why employers use different methods
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How to identify your skills set
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Recognising your transferable skills
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Qualities required by employers
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Employability skills and qualities required by employers
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How to write a winning CV
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How to complete an application form
INTERVIEW SKILLS
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What do interviewees look for in a prospective employee?
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The importance of non-verbal communication
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How to sell yourself in an interview
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The questions to ask your interviewer
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What to wear and how to prepare for an interview
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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.
