A workshop focused around effective job searching, this will include how to write a CV, cover letter, different ways of job searching and how to succeed in an interview. We will also look at transferable skills and how to keep positive during the process. Ideal for those new to job searching or wanting to boost confidence when job searching and understanding what makes you valuable to an employer.
Additional information about this course
Session is only for participants engaged on the BBO project called Money Sorted in D2N2 as funds are paid for by Lottery Community Fund and ESF. If you interested in joining the project, please go to http://moneysortedind2n2.org/ to find out more.
Course aim
A exploration of CV and cover letter writing, job searching and interview preparation. We will look at way to cover gaps in employment and how to best showcase your skills and abilities.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- You will need your own personal email address so that you’re able to login to the WEA’s digital learning platform: WEA Canvas. You will need to be able to understand how to follow URL links to pages on the internet. If you want to understand more about Canvas please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
- You will need to be able to follow links to join our WEA live video learning platform: WEA Zoom. If you’d like to understand more about our video learning platform, Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline and http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
- This course is for beginners
- This course is for improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Understand and know how to format and what to include in a CV.
- Understand and know how to format and what to include in a cover and speculative letter.
- Understand and know how to search for a job online.
- Understand and know how to prepare and take part in a job interview.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas will be used to provide resources or to support lessons, enable assessment, provide learner feedback and for other activities for individuals away from the course. If you want to understand more about our digital learning platform please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- You will be able to keep a record of your progress and achievement using photos, audio, text or documents uploaded into the WEA’s digital learning platform, WEA Canvas.
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
What else do I need to know?
- What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. If you’d like to understand more Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
- You will need a personal email address to join the WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas so that you can receive resources, record your progress and achievement and to work with others and share ideas. If you want to understand more about our digital learning platform please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
- A previous cv or list of employment history and details of any qualifications would be very helpful.
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- Using skills and resources given to job search and support better financial situation.
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