Dates and details of our free workshops are shown below
As the Appleton Business Centre is part of the Business and Enterprise Community Programme these workshops are free but places are limited so book early to ensure your place.
To obtain a brochure or book your place call the Appleton Business Centre on 01268 794215.
The Appleton School, Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN
- Tuesday 28th April 2009 6.00pm
- Wednesday 29th April 2009 9.30am
Stand out from the crowd; in these tough economic times you may find yourself competing with many others in the queue for a job. A great CV can make the difference between gettign shortlisted for an interview and getting the job you desire.
This workshop will show you how to write an effective CV and get yourself noticed.
Topics include:
- What should a good CV look like?
- What should be included
- Suggested templates and layout
- Creating a professional image on paper
- Writing a Personal Statement that gets you noticed
- What else to include
- What not to include
- How to submit your CV to agencies and employers
- Writing a great Covering Letter and much more...
- Tuesday 12th May 2009 9.30am
- Tuesday 30th June 2009 6.00pm
A workshop focusing on what happens when you successfully gain a job interview, how to overcome nerves and deal with difficult questions, aiming to build your interview skills and confidence - a natural follow-on from the "Writing Your Own CV Workshop"
Topics include:
- Typical Interview Questions and how to deal with them
- Framing your answers
- Using good examples
- Conducting your research ahead of the interview
- Personal Presentation
- Body Language
- Verbal Pacing
- Overcoming nerves
- Non verbal signals and much more..