How to Get the Job You Want
Who should attend?
This course has been designed for anyone in an office support role, or aspiring to work in a support position, who feels their current position no longer suits them. It will appeal to experienced secretaries who wish to progress, as well as those who are new to the profession. This is a highly participative workshop.
Have you reached the time when your head is telling you to look for a new challenge, but your heart is holding you back? You may be thinking about all of the hurdles that you will need to leap in order to make the change. The good news is that you can accelerate the process by spending one day preparing to acquire your dream job.
Course Objectives
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Confidence to step forward and move out of your comfort zone; |
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An understanding of your unique skill set and qualities so you can ensure they shine through on your CV; |
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Help with your CV so you are ready to send it out, knowing it will make the right impression for you; |
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A clear plan to prepare for interviews so you can perform at your best when the day comes; |
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A vision of your ideal job, role and organisation culture so you can recognise it when you see it; |
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Resilience to handle disappointment. |
Course Content:
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Clarify your vision |
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Understand what is missing; | |
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Define your vision of success. |
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Be your own advertising agent |
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Understand your skill set; | |
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Provide evidence to support your qualities and skills; | |
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Perfect your elevator pitch; | |
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Ensure you have the optimum CV. |
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Preparing for Interviews |
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Prepare for likely questions; | |
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Promote the right image; | |
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Prepare to ask intelligent questions. |
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Interview practice |
