Free Employability Courses

A free employability workshop

Experience an example of what to expect during a group interview, in a fun and supportive environment.

1. Take part in a group assessment exercise
2. Learn about skills required to work as a team in the workplace
3. Receive constructive feedback from an industry expert

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

1. How to prepare to present yourself at an interview
2. Using visual aids and electronic devices
3. How to engage effectively with the interviewers
4. Selling your personal strengths
5. An opportunity to practice your presentations skills

How to conduct yourself at an interview in the most effective way – includes a practice interview with an industry expert.

1. What to expect at an interview
2. Common interview questions
3. A practice interview with an industry expert
4. Constructive feedback on how to improve

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

Practical techniques to identify your strengths and boost your self confidence in preparation for work.

1. Feel and behave confidently
2. Set realist goals
3. Challenge negative thoughts

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

1. Mentally and physically prepare for the changes of starting or returning to work
2. Look and feel confident
3. Identify support networks to help you manage starting work
4. Recognise what experiences and achievements you’ve gained from having a work break
5. Discover your strengths and skills that could be valuable for the work place

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

How to present your skills effectively to employers on CVs and application forms.

1. Identify your strengths
2. Give informative examples of your skills
3. Produce an outstanding CV

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

Personality profiling is commonly used to match the ideal personality for those best suited to a job role.

1. Explain what personality profiling is
2. How and why it’s used to recruit
3. The different types of testing
4. The opportunity to take an online test
5. How to benefit from your results and consider an alternative career.

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

An introductory workshop if you are thinking of starting your own business

1. Advantages and disadvantages of starting your own business
2. Different types of business set ups
3. Developing your business idea
4. Identifying your first steps

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

Do something amazing! Find out how volunteering can benefit your job search and your life.

Join this workshop to discover:

1. What volunteering can do for you
2. How volunteering can fir into and benefit your job search and also your life
3. The huge variety of voluntary roles available in your local community
4. The free and very low cost training that you can access
5. What you can expect from the experience, your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

How to prepare yourself for an interview in the most effective way – including:

1. Alternative interview formats ie ZOOM, telephone and face to face
2. Employer research
3. Your appearance
4. Control your nerves
5. Right mental attitude

Booking is essential – contact the Training team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

1. Set out a simple business plan
2. Understand how business finances work
3. Understand legal matters e.g. tax, insurance and invoicing
4. Identifying low cost marketing strategies
5. Explore use of technology in business

Booking is essential contact the training team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

How to conduct yourself at an interview in the most effective way – includes a practice interview with an industry expert.

1. What to expect at an interview
2. Common interview questions
3. A practice interview with an industry expert
4. Constructive feedback on how to improve

Booking is essential contact the training team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555