This 3 day programme is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and support to move them from unemployment to a successful job search. It is particularly aimed at those who have recently lost their jobs through redundancy and while suitable for all levels and backgrounds it is especially relevant to middle and senior managers. Objectives By the end of the session participants will: •Understand themselves and their skills and competencies •Know how to source jobs and understand what employers want •Know how to identify job requirements and to match their experiences to those requirements •Be able to develop and tailor an effective CV •Have the knowledge and skills to prepare for and perform at interview •Understand the value of reflecting on experience and learning from it Programme Outline / Modules: •Managing mindset oSelf motivation oPositive thinking and visualisation oDealing with stress oManaging expectations while reaching for the sky •Learning about yourself oSelf awareness (including DISC profiling) oIdentifying your skills and competencies oKnowing the strengths and weaknesses oConsidering direction and recognising opportunities •The job market – strategies for accessing opportunities oConducting a job search – where and how oNetworking & contacts oManaging the process oInterpreting job requirements •Matching yourself to the job oTransferrable skills oDeveloping a CV oCover letters •Standing out from the crowd oPreparing for the interview oUnderstanding the process oTelling your story oAnswering difficult questions oMaking the right impression oDealing with nerves oClosing and questions •Reflection and learning oGetting feedback oPractice | 
