ONLINE WEBINARS FOR GROUPS

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1 ONLINE WEBINARS FOR GROUPS We understand it s not always easy to get a group of individuals together in one location. Our interactive, personal and live webinars bring our consultant to your employees and provide the solution no matter how geographically spread they are. These interactive sessions allow individuals to ask questions, share ideas and learn practical and effective strategies to adopt in their job search. Delivery options can be: - Full day - Half day - 90 minute bite sized sessions Contact us for more details

2 Online Webinar Programmes Every programme is tailored to suit the needs of your company and the effected individuals. Here is an example of an all-encompassing schedule of webinars that can be delivered over a 1 4 week period. You can pick and mix the webinars that are most appropriate for you. 1) Change Coping with uncertainty and periods of change This workshop supports individuals who are coping with uncertainty and periods of change. It teaches them how to develop coping mechanisms and increase resilience. In the workshop individuals will create an action plan and develop strategies to put them back in control again. Understanding and accepting the changing nature of work. Understanding change and how it manifests itself both physically and mentally. Coming to terms with what has ended and planning the way ahead. Developing increased resilience and increased ability to cope with change. Identifying strategies and actions that will help individuals adapt to the changes taking place. Identify what will be gained from the changes implemented. Focusing on the future. 2) Introduction to the Job Search how to decide upon your next career objective, evaluate career options, make career decisions and create a job search action plan to move forward through the changes taking place. Assessing skills and accomplishments. How to open up and close down career options as appropriate. Self employment, interim, contract and permanent options will be considered as appropriate. How to check that the objective is realistic in the current job market and in line with the individual s personal situation (finances, location etc). Develop a job search action plan to ensure you achieve not just A role but the RIGHT role. 3) CV Development and Adapting your CV Understanding how employers and agencies read CVs and what they re looking for. Creating a CV in the format that is most acceptable to employers. Selling yourself on paper. Understanding what your transferable skills are. Academic CV format and non-academic CV format Adapting the CV to the role you re applying for. Proof read and correct errors. Avoiding the pitfalls. 4) Interview Preparation Includes competency based interviews, telephone interviews, preparing for a skype interview and presentations. Our Interview webinar provides practical support and guidance to assist participants through a variety of interview scenarios. What the interviewer is looking for from you. Making a good first impression.

3 Body language / non visual communication on telephone interviews. Presenting yourself positively and enthusiastically. Competency questions and the STAR technique. Different types of interview face to face, phone and skype. Common interview questions and suggested answers. Handling difficult questions with confidence. Questions to ask your interviewer. Closing the interview and leaving a lasting positive impression. Presentation skills. 5) Completing Application Forms to get on the yes Pile Identify the different requirements of paper and online job application forms. Recognise the types of information requested in a job application form. Understand the importance of reading and following instructions on a job application form. How to complete the form. Key things to include and leave out. Understand how to check a completed application form for accuracy. 6) How to Excel at Psychometric and Aptitude Tests and Assessment Centres What are psychometrics and aptitude tests? Preparing for the tests. Where to find sample tests online to practice on. Frequently used test formats. Tips and tricks to increase success. Assessment centres. 7) Understanding the Routes to Market including the unadvertised job market: Direct Approaches how to approach organisations or individuals and secure meetings. Advertised Response how to analyse vacancies and decide if an application is appropriate. Job Boards, CV databases and LinkedIn: Using the internet for job searching. The unadvertised market: what it is and how to explore it. How to actively market yourself and find jobs. 8) Understanding the Concept of Networking - how to do it to achieve results: Individuals will be taught the techniques of networking and how to implement them. How to network both online and face to face. We will help them develop their network even if they believe they have no contacts initially. 9) Financial Planning Our IFA partner Birchwood Investments provide a webinar focusing on the most frequently asked questions on taxation, investments and pensions.

4 BITE SIZED SESSIONS Each of the following modules would be provided in a 90 minute bite sized session. These can be presented face to face or via our online training platform Webex.

5 CV and Covering Letter Writing A Fresh Approach to Outplacement Understanding how employers and agencies read CVs and what they re looking for. Creating a CV in the format that is most acceptable to employers. Selling yourself on paper. Understanding what your transferable skills are. Writing an effective covering letter. Adapting the CV and letter to the role you re applying for. Avoiding the pitfalls. Self-Marketing Assessing skills and accomplishments. Setting a career objective. How to develop a winning CV. Creating a good first impression. Interviewing skills. Creating a personal action plan Using Social Media for your Job Search How different social media platforms can be used to aid the job search. Why use social media? Creating an appropriate online impression. Different mediums Facebook, LinkedIn, twitter etc. Using social media to network effectively. How to actively market yourself and find jobs. Job Searching using the Internet An overview of the online job market. Sources of opportunity. Posting your CV so recruiters and companies can find it. Using jobs by services effectively. How to apply online and write effective covering letters. How to keep track of and follow up applications. Routes to Market Understanding today s job market and the sources of opportunity. The unadvertised job market. Headhunters, Recruiters, Agencies help with who to approach and how to do it effectively. Direct Approaches how to approach organisations or individuals and secure meetings. Advertised Response how to analyse vacancies and decide if an application is appropriate. Development of a Marketing Action Plan this should cover all routes to market. Routes to Market and Social Media - combined session The two courses above merged into one condensed complete session.

6 Job Search Webinar Our most popular workshop, specifically created to give individuals everything they need to be successful in their job search. Overview The successful re-employment of individuals depends on how well they are able to conduct a job search. This highly interactive workshop provides the participants with everything they need to be able to carry out a successful job search campaign. Workbooks, which include examples and exercises, are provided for each attendee. Target Audience Shop floor to team leader / junior manager level employees, including unskilled, manual, support or administrative personnel. Programme materials are tailored to the specific group. Programme Content Understanding and accepting the changing nature of work. Assessing skills and accomplishments. Setting a career objective. Developing a winning CV. Writing effective covering letters. Understanding today s job market and the sources of opportunity. Interviewing skills and answering difficult questions. Using research, social media and networking effectively. Evaluating and negotiating job offers. Creating a personal action plan. By the end of the programme, individuals are trained and prepared to launch themselves into the job market and carry out an effective job search campaign with confidence. Employees are now looking more positively at the situation and are focusing on the future. Improved morale and confidence reduces negativity against the company. Employees are more likely to see the change as an opportunity. Programme Length and Size 1 day. Up to 15 participants.

7 Interview Webinar Our Interview Workshop provides practical support and guidance to assist participants through a variety of interview scenarios and includes negotiating job offers. Content and Key Objectives To train individuals to: Present themselves positively and enthusiastically. Create a good first impression. Handle difficult questions with confidence. Predict likely interview questions. Reduce the number of rejections. Secure the right job in the shortest possible timeframe. Present themselves appropriately including body language and dress. Negotiate and evaluate job offers. Increased confidence and the ability to perform well at interview. Understanding is gained in the different types of interview including competence, telephone and skype. Competence is gained in the different types of interview and how to answer likely questions. Guides participants through the whole interview selection process. Increases each former employee s prospects of making the right career move. Increased focus by employees on the future. Demonstrates the organisation s willingness to invest in its departing employees. Programme Length and Size 1/2day. Up to 15 participants.

8 Half Day Telephone Interview Webinar Our Telephone Interview Workshop provides practical support and guidance to assist participants through a variety of telephone interview scenarios. Content and Key Objectives To train individuals to: Preparation for the telephone interview. What the telephone interviewer is looking for from you. Making a good first phone impression. Understand the importance of non-visual communication. Body language. Listening skills. Presenting yourself positively and enthusiastically. Common phone interview questions and suggested answers. Thinking on the spot. Handling difficult questions with confidence. Questions to ask your interviewer. Closing the interview and leaving a lasting positive impression. Increased confidence and the ability to perform well on a telephone interview. Competence is gained in handing telephone interviews and answering likely questions. The individual is better prepared and more confident. Increases each former employee s prospects of making the right career move. Increased focus by employees on the future. Demonstrates the organisation s willingness to invest in its departing employees. Programme Length and Size Full day face to face. Can be delivered online as a half-day session. Up to 15 participants.

9 CV and Covering Letters Webinar Our CV and covering letters workshop provides both the theory and practice to enable individuals to create a winning CV and covering letter for their job applications. Templates and samples are included as part of the programme. Content and Key Objectives: To train individuals to: Understand how employers and agencies read CVs and what they re looking for. Create a CV in the format that is most acceptable to employers. Sell themselves on paper. Understand what their transferable skills are. Write an effective covering letter. Adapt the CV and letter to the role they re applying for. Proof read their documents and correct errors. Avoid the pitfalls. Provides knowledge and understanding and the ability to get themselves on the yes pile. Gives them examples and formats and a firm basis to build on. Gives them the edge over other candidates. Improves the likelihood of a quick transition to a new role, reducing any period of negativity. Improves employee morale and confidence. Demonstrates the organisation s willingness to invest in its departing employees. Programme Length and Size 1/2day. Up to 15 participants.

10 Self Employment Webinar Overview Today, more individuals are considering becoming self-employed. This includes working in consultancy or interim roles in addition to setting up a business. This programme enables individuals to decide whether self employment is a viable option for them and to review all considerations both lifestyle and financial. It then provides practical support on how to successfully set up their new business and make the right decisions along the way. Target Audience Individuals who are considering moving from employment to self employment. Programme Content Understanding the realities of entrepreneurship. Self employment is it right for you? Financial implications. What it takes to be successful as a self employed person. Deciding on and selecting the right business structure. Different types of self employment. The legal framework. Choosing your advisors. Developing the Business Plan. Finances and keeping the books. Marketing yourself and your business. Selling your services. Negotiating and closing a deal. Online and hard copy workbooks and reference materials are provided for each attendee. Additional resources To follow up the 1:1 coaching we also provide 1 month of access to our online and telephone helpdesk so that any ongoing questions can be answered as the self employment objective is implemented. The ongoing resources provide: Direct contact with our consultants to discuss any aspect of self employment or to identify and solve any apparent problems. Access to searchable company databases providing financial and contact details for over 1m UK companies to enable individuals to generate bespoke lists to target their services to. Advice and guidance on any aspect of the transition - on a professional and personal level. Support for periods of uncertainty, rejection and disappointment staying focused and determined! Increased depth of understanding about self employment and whether it s right for them. Understanding of the legal and financial framework when starting or buying a business. An increased chance of success in the new venture. Increases each client s prospects of making a successful next step. Demonstrates commitment to the individuals, by investing in the future of those leaving. Programme Length and Size 1 day. Up to 15 participants.

11 Managing Change and Developing Resilience Webinar Overview This workshop supports individuals who are coping with uncertainty and periods of change. It teaches them how to develop coping mechanisms and increase resilience. In the workshop individuals will create an action plan and develop strategies to put them back in control again. Target Audience Any individual who is facing change in the workplace. Content and Key Objectives To help delegates attending the workshop to: Understanding and accepting the changing nature of work. Understanding change and how it manifests itself both physically and mentally. Discussion around survivor syndrome and how to cope with it. Coming to terms with what has ended and planning the way ahead. Developing increased resilience and increased ability to cope with change. Identifying strategies and actions that will help individuals adapt to the changes taking place whilst still performing effectively in their roles. Identifying changes that are unique to individuals and considering the changes others within the group. Identify what will be gained from the changes implemented. Focusing on the future. Workbooks and reference materials are provided for each attendee. Understanding diverse aspects of change and the ways in which everyone is affected by it. Increased resilience and ability to cope with change. Development of strategies for implementing change successfully. Supports staff throughout the change process. Can reduce absenteeism and increase wellness. Helps you retain key staff when long term changes are taking place and end dates are far in the future. Increased likelihood that individuals will see change as an opportunity rather than a threat. Reduced loss of productivity or efficiency during periods of change. Programme Length and Size: ½ or full day. Up to 15 participants.

12 LinkedIn Online Webinar Making LinkedIn Work for You Overview This highly interactive online webinar workshop covers: What is LinkedIn and why should you use it? The key differences between a CV and a LinkedIn profile. Creating a Winning LinkedIn profile. How to use LinkedIn to build your professional network. How to connect with people and connection etiquette. Accomplishments. Your photograph and background Image. Getting recommendations. Getting endorsements. Privacy and security options. What LinkedIn activities should you really be spending time on? Little Known Settings That Get You Showing Up In Recruiter Searches. How to stay up to date with the changes and where to go for technical help. The content for the half day workshop would be a more in depth look at all of the above points than on the 90 minute bite sized session. Supporting Materials An electronic copy of our LinkedIn User Guide would be provided for every participant. Where there was a willing volunteer we would talk through their profile together to update, improve and use a live example. Individual Qs and As would be part of the session and we would go live to online profiles to provide input and demonstrate key points. Programme Length and Size ½ day session delivered online. Up to 15 participants.

13 Applying for Internal Positions Webinar This full or half day workshop has been specifically created to give individuals everything they need to be successful in an internal application/redeployment situation. It will be tailored to the organisation s current redeployment and internal recruitment process to give individuals the tools and confidence to apply for relevant internal roles. Overview This highly interactive webinar workshop covers: The internal application process and the key stages: o Accepting the need for change within the organisation. o Understanding the redeployment and application process. o What the organisation is looking for from successful candidates. o Understanding the job advert and deciding whether the job is right for you. o Creating a winning CV. o Completing your application form to get on the yes pile. o Writing a supporting statement. o Interview preparation. o Presenting yourself positively at interviews. o How to answer interview questions including competency questions. o Evaluating job offers and creating a personal action plan. Supporting Materials A copy of the slides used in the workshop plus online CV and interview workbooks will be forwarded to each individual following the workshop. Increased acceptance and understanding of the changes taking place. Improved ability to perform well in the process. Increased confidence and positivity. By the end of the workshop, individuals are trained and prepared to apply for internal roles with confidence. Employees are now looking more positively at the situation and are focused on the future. Improved morale and confidence reduces negativity against the organisation. Better prepared candidates apply for relevant internal roles. Employees are more likely to see the change as an opportunity. Improved retention of the employees you wish to keep. Delivery options Workshop delivered on site in person or online as a webex webinar. Also available as a 1:1 programme.