Getting Back into Work Masterclass

Getting Back into Work Masterclass

In this 1-day training, delegates will gain knowledge of how to tackle the situation when you are going to apply for a new job role completely after a career break. Delegates will attain the understanding of how we can give appropriate answers when employers ask you about ‘why you took time off in the first place’. This course will provide the knowledge of creating a career plan for their better future.

This training will cover various concepts, such as:

  • Make a return to work plan
  • Remind your experience and achievements
  • Managing various kinds of interviews questions
  • Identify your skills and knowledge needs to update

At the end of this training, delegates will also understand how to find new job opportunities after a long career break. Delegates will attain the knowledge of how to prepare yourself for interview questions. Delegates will accomplish the understanding of building networks and then utilise them for creating return-to-work introduction and adapting new working environment during this training

Getting Back into Work Masterclass Outline

Module 1: Set Yourself for the Success

  • Make Time for your Return to Work
  • Make a Return to Work Plan
  • Get in the Right Frame of Mind

Module 2: Build your Confidence

  • Identify your Strengths and Skills
  • Remind yourself of your Experience and Achievements
  • Recognise your Self-Doubts

Module 3: Get Clear on your Career Direction

  • Think About What You Want from your Next Job
  • Work Out the best Route Back-In

Module 4: Update your Skills and Knowledge

  • Identify what Skills and Knowledge Need Updating
  • Find Out where you can Update with Training Courses
  • Consider how Else you can Update

Module 5: Network

  • Use and Develop your Networks
  • Create your Return-to-Work Introduction

Module 6: Find Job Opportunities

  • Networking
  • Jobs Boards and Recruiters
  • Government Supported Schemes
  • Speculative Applications
  • Retraining Support
  • Start-up Advice
  • Volunteering Opportunities

Module 7: Prepare yourself for Interviews

  • Write your CV and Cover Letter
  • Understand the Different Types of Interview Questions
  • General Interview Questions
  • Competency-Based Interview Questions
  • Strengths-Based Interview Questions

Module 8: Negotiate Efficiently

Module 9: Get Ready to Return to Work

  • Plan for Charges at Home
  • Find Solutions for any Caring Responsibilities
  • Get into a Return-to-Work Mind-set
  • Work Through your Finances