Applying for Jobs Seminar

BELIEVE in YOURSELF and INVEST in YOUR FUTURE

Benefits

• Development of strong techniques in all aspects of job applications to give you the competitive edge in the job market.

• A wide choice of training locations offering intensive tutor led personal development training.

• A personalised workbook with exercises, individual notes and a concise personal action plan to ensure that the skills learnt on this course will be successfully applied when applying for a new job or promotion within your present employment.

• The opportunity to gain a widely recognised qualification, a Pitman Certificate.

Course Content

• The CV

• Why CVs are important:  employer’s needs; making the CV individual; securing the interview.

• Achievements to date:  what should be included.

• Qualifications and experience.

• Getting the style of your CV right:  avoiding the pitfalls.

• Researching the job: understanding the qualities required; identifying how suitable the job is for you; matching your CV to the advert.

• Researching yourself:  identifying achievements and interests; emerging patterns; highlight skills and relevant experience.

• CV formats and styles:  the chronological format; the functional CV; choice of language.

• References.

• Presentation:  layout; detail; power words.

• The Covering Letter

• The model letter:  reasons for writing; persuasive writing.

• Letter format: standard length; language; presentation.

• Good and bad letter styles.

• The Application Form

• The purpose of application forms:  standard formats; easy reference.

• Completing the form:  the importance of accuracy; honesty; presentation; how to use your CV in conjunction with the application form.

Duration