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| Date added: 12th Nov 2007 | Topic | | Delivery | Business Development within small companies CLICK Full time or Consultancy | The Implications of age discrimination legislation CLICK Workshop or Consultancy | | | Contact: Mike Saunders | Email:mikesaunders@wrinklies.org | Phone:08452 601116 |
| CANDIDATE SUPPORT |
| Date added: 10th Jan 2008 | Topic | | Delivery | Transferable Skills Workshop or Mentoring CLICK | Realising the potential of the over 50's Training course CLICK
| Life Crossroads Coaching Coaching CLICK
Applying for the Job Hints & Tips CLICK
The CV Hints & Tips CLICK
Understand your Rights at Work Information CLICK
| Wise Owles - more support links Information CLICK
| More opportunities through PrimeMploy Jobs CLICK
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CANDIDATE SUPPORT | Unlocking your Stored Knowledge | Date added: 12th Jan 2007 | Workshop | Transferable Skills |
| | Our 'Unlocking your Stored Knowledge' workshop is designed to help you identify and understand your transferable skills – those gained in your career to date. COST: £75.00 inc VAT, refreshments, lunch, take home information pack, follow-up telephone support as requested. WORKSHOP AIMS:
To help you understand and identify your transferable skills through interactive participation. The workshop will assist you to recognize the generic elements of the specific skills you have gained from previous roles and responsibilities. You will be given an understanding of how they might be applied to new and apparentlydifferent roles and how you can 'focus' your job search activities. Email or telephone for further information. In order to enable maximum participation, the workshop will be restricted to 30 participants. It is our intention to run these workshops in various regions. If you are interested in an event in your region please let us know.
| | | Contact: Mike Saunders | Email:mikesaunders@wrinklies.org | Phone:08452 601116 |
| CANDIDATE SUPPORT | TRAINING/GUIDANCE/SUPPORT FROM ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S LEADING TRAINING PROVIDERS | Date added: 31st May 2007 | | Realising the potential of the over 50's |
| The Exchange Group | If you are looking to get back to work but don’t feel that you have the skills or confidence, then we are here to help. We have a 5 stage programme that will support you all the way into the job you want. The whole programme will be tailored around you, learn when you want, get your CV into shape and let us help you identify and get the right job for you. You can call or drop into any of the centres below and let’s get started on realising your potential. Centres Marylebone Library: 0207 224 0772
Stoke Newington Library: 0208 809 3522
Streatham Library: 0208 769 9595
Brixton Library: 0207 926 1057 Please visit the website www.exchangegroup.co.uk should you require any additional information.
| | | Contact:Exchange Group | Email:enquiries@exchangegroup.co.uk | Phone: 020 8742 4000 |
| CANDIDATE SUPPORT | Personal Coaching | Date added: 16Feb 2007 | | Life crossroads coaching |
| An exclusive offer for Wrinklies Direct candidates | Sometimes ‘life crossroads’ are thrust upon us. Sometimes not. When this happens in your career it can leave you standing and pondering over choices for what seems an eternity- feeling powerless, in turmoil, lost, unhappy, frustrated… The first step to taking control of your life and register with us- it shows intent. The next step is to take advantage of our holistic approach to your career change. We offer you 1:1 coaching to help you to take control of your life, effect change and be that unique individual you were born to be. If life is like walking in treacle sometimes, coaching can help. Do you experience; - Fear of change.
- Uncertainty around who you really are.
- Uncertainty around what’s really important to you.
- Restricting ideas and expectations of significant others.
- Practical difficulties in effecting change.
Coaching supports you through change. Your coach, Mark Taylor, will support you in your choices around your career and life direction, based on what is best for you. And then, together we will work on the treacle that slows your progress. From a practical angle, this may include: - Getting the fear into perspective.
- Being clear about who you are and what you want from life.
- Removing other barriers and obstacles.
- Planning the journey.
- Taking life-changing action.
But in every case the aim is that you will become happy in your own skin and your job, know yourself and as Howard Thurman said “follow the grain in your own wood”. www.coach2change.net | | COST: £45.00 inc VAT, representing a discount of 10% on the 45 minute commercial rate if bought via Wrinklies Direct. The price includes follow-up E-mail support. A 30 min complimentary session is offered to all Wrinklies direct clients! | | Contact: Mark Knowles | Email: mark@coach2change.net | Phone: 01694 723410 |
| CANDIDATE SUPPORT: | Hints & Tips Applying for the job - First stages | Date: January 2007 | | | | | NEED TO KNOW Busy recruiters are unlikely to spend more than 30 seconds scanning a CV to decide "is this the right person for the job?" To increase your chances of selection, you should tailor your CV to emphasize your skills and knowledge to match the job specification. Some elementary truths: . the employer is the buyer. You are the salesman. Your product is you
. the CV is your sales literature, the interview your sales call
. people buy from people they like! Some basic principles: Understand your customer’s needs
. research the company and job
. why you? Be specific
. Adopt a positive mental attitude - “which job shall I apply for” NOT “how am I going to find a job at my age?”
. use a ‘power letter’ and customize your CV to meet the employer’s need. THE POWER LETTER Include one. The purpose is to ensure the recruiter reads your CV, so spend time on it. • Make the letter one page, factual and tailored to the job
• Research the company, product and market to enhance your application - this shows interest in them and initiative by you.
• Ensure the letter is clearly and logically presented and addressed correctly to the relevant person.
• Avoid clichés, jokes and sounding arrogant.
• State the job applied for/where advertised and include any reference numbers. • Be courteous and confident, use positive statements. For "Your requirement for a ....... is an ideal match for my x year’s commercial experience with…………… ".
• If someone referred you, mention them by name in the opening paragraph.
• Don't over-use the word 'I'. Explain how you will benefit the company, not how the job would benefit you
• Build on your CV. If the job is in a different sector, demonstrate links between the two. Remember, this is your sales pitch.
• Provide contact numbers, times/dates when you will be unavailable for calls/interview.
• Check for spelling and grammar or even better, get someone else to do this - and keep a copy for your reference.
• End on a positive note, and say you will follow up with a call to answer any questions they may have, so, having made the statement, carry it out!
| | | Contact: Mike Saunders | Email:mikesaunders@wrinklies.org | Phone: 0845 2601116 |
| CANDIDATE SUPPORT: | The CV | Date: January 2007 | | | | | Layout is as important as content. It must be simply formatted, with an easy to read font, bold headings and NO LONGER than 3 pages. If it is unclear, too long, confusing - IT WILL BE BINNED! Page 1: Name and contact details, your Profile and your Achievements 12 Grenada Rd ~ Worcester ~ Worcs ~ WR3 7YH TEL: MOB: EMAIL: Profile
Up to half the page describing your main skills and attributes that relate to the position applied for
The second half of the page should list your Achievements quantifying in 'value' terms where appropriate |
IF PAGE 1 DOESN'T EXCITE, YOUR CV IS LIKELY TO BE DISCARDED Pages 2 and maybe 3: Employment in reverse date order dates and no unexplained gaps. Show company name, nature of the business, job title. focus on main responsibilities and achievements eg increased turnover by x%. use 'power' words; led, developed, created, implemented, designed. The employer needs to put a 'value' on your potential contribution. Be bold in your statements, they need to know what they are buying. detail all jobs in the previous 5 years or so. Jobs earlier than 5 years can be summarized into 2/3 lines each
Pages 3 and maybe 4: Professional and academic qualification List professional and academic qualifications and relevant competencies List training achievements and courses. You may wish to list marital status, date of birth, hobbies.
GENERAL POINTS Date of birth? Not obligatory, it will be required eventually, it doesn't take 'rocket science' to work it out. Photo? There are many inbuilt prejudices and dislikes, so don't risk rejected early on. Fancy font/graphics? Definitely NO. You are trying to project yourself as a professional. Despatch of CV? Use quality paper and envelope, and post 1st Class. Too much employment info? Use an appendix sheet and cross-reference to CV
GOOD LUCK! | | | Contact: Mike Saunders | Email: mikesaunders@wrinklies.org | Phone: 0845 2601116 |
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