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7th October
to 31st October
60 You will earn 60 silver points for completing this activity.
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Preparing for Work: free course with the British Council

7th October to 31st October
Boost your career with essential job search and employability skills with Study UK

Navigate UK recruitment processes with ease and broaden your career prospectsUk

Unlock your potential and kickstart a fulfilling career journey with this comprehensive course tailored for international students looking to join the UK job market.

Gain essential skills that not only make you job-ready but also prepare you to thrive in any professional environment.

Develop self-awareness and identify your key skills

The first part of this course taps into your sense of self to better understand your strengths and areas for growth. You’ll work through self-reflective exercises, such as skills audits and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis, to identify and develop the core competencies that make you stand out to potential employers.

By the end of this week, you’ll have a clear sense of your capabilities and how to leverage them effectively in your career path.

Build a strong personal brand and enhance your networking skills

Next, you’ll focus on building a professional identity that showcases your unique strengths and achievements.

You’ll be guided through creating an impactful LinkedIn profile, crafting memorable elevator pitches, and effectively using social media to expand your professional network.

By mastering these skills, you’ll be better positioned to make powerful first impressions and expand your career opportunities.

Navigate the recruitment process and excel in CV writing

Finally, you’ll wrap up this course by gaining a clearer understanding of the recruitment process, from crafting eye-catching CVs to tailoring cover letters for particular positions to acing application forms.

What’s more, you’ll also explore techniques for navigating your way through applicant tracking systems and preparing for various assessments and interviews.

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • Navigate...UK recruitment processes
  • Develop...self-awareness and identify your key skills
  • Build...your personal brand
  • Excel...in CV writing
  • Earn up to 60 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • call_split 07/10/24 to 25/10/24
    Study Online
  • call_split 14/10/24 to 31/10/24
    Email your certificate to a.hugill@mmu.ac.uk for your Rise points