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The key to a brighter future

As you are aware the University is facing challenging times and that means uncertainty.

​We understand from first-hand experience what it’s like when your job may be at risk, and how worrying a time it can be.

​We also know that the trick to surviving and thriving in times of change is understanding how the recruitment game is played so you stand the best chance of unlocking the opportunity you want. 

​Whether it is years since you last applied for anything and want to refresh your job application and job-hunting skills, or  you need help learning how to boost your interview know how so you can shine and secure your next role, we are running courses on campus at the University to help.
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Facing Job Uncertainty: Effective Applications Workshops

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Designed for anyone who needs to develop or refresh their application and CV writing skills, this 2.5 hour workshop, with accompanying handout, will enable you to understand how to get shortlisted for relevant jobs because you:
  •  Manage your emotional state despite a difficult context
  •  Know what it is you have to offer in terms of attitude, skills, knowledge and experience
  •  Understand how to think like a recruiter and read job advertisements effectively
  •  Know where to job search and create unique opportunities including with agencies
  •  Are able to communicate your qualities with impact whether by CV or application form
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Facing Job Uncertainty: Interview Confidence Workshops

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This 2.5-hour workshop, with accompanying handout, is for anyone who needs to understand how to prepare effectively and be successful at interviews. It will enable you to shine at interview because you:
  • Understand how the process works
  • Know how to identify likely questions about the sector, organisation, role and own profile
  • Understand how to structure and deliver your answers effectively
  • Manage your behaviour and nerves effectively using a range of different techniques
  • Build verbal rapport with the interviewer

Your trainer

​​All sessions delivered in English will be facilitated by our lead coach, Carolyn Parry, last year’s UK Career Coach of the Year, and former member of AU staff, who has first-hand and client experience of the restructuring process and has worked with thousands of clients to help them create successful working lives and careers.

Both workshops are also available through the medium of Welsh and these sessions will be delivered by our highly experienced Associate Coach/Trainer, Sarah Finnegan Dehn, a former director at Careers Wales.
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What our clients say

“You made the dreary drudgery of job-hunting sound appealing and achievable.”
“Made me feel more positive about the future."
​“Excellent and friendly atmosphere and presentation skills.” 
“A really useful session – lots to think about!”
 “Great course, feel much more confident and positive about potential job prospects. The learning material was really useful."

Dates and how to book

We are running a range of different dates across April to July 2018. For details, please select the workshop you wish to attend and choose your date from the drop down list.  You are welcome to book a place on either or both of the two workshops.

Please note: ​these workshops are open to all staff.

For courses through the medium of Welsh, please see: 
https://www.careeralchemy.co.uk/courses-for-au-staff---cymraeg.html 
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • OUR PEOPLE
    • TESTIMONIALS
    • NEWS
  • RESOURCES
    • CAREER COACHING
    • OUR INSPiRED FRAMEWORK
    • CHANGE YOUR STORY THE BOOK
    • CHANGE YOUR STORY PODCAST >
      • EPISODE SHOWNOTES
    • BLOG
  • Services
    • FOR PROFESSIONALS >
      • RE-INSPIRED PROFESSIONAL
      • FACING REDUNDANCY
      • CATALYST 121 CAREER COACHING
      • IGNITE YOUR APPLICATIONS
      • SHiNE AT INTERVIEW
    • FOR GRADUATES >
      • INSPIRED GRADUATE
      • IGNITE YOUR APPLICATIONS
      • SHiNE AT INTERVIEW
      • CATALYST
  • Store
  • CONTACT