This course will help you to consider the importance of goal

setting for your own personal development and understand

where to find job opportunities and to identify the sources of

Information about job vacancies.

Level 1

Certificate in

personal

Development

for

Employability

01895 853653 / 07956 358630

gstrachan@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk

www.westmetskills.co.uk/jobseekers

@WestMetSkills

Level

Entry

requirements

Qualifications

Who is it for?

Level 1

West Met Skills has to give priority to applicants who are in receipt of one of the four main benefits: Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit, Income Support. Training is free for people with Right to Work in UK, proof of ID, learner or spouse must have been resident in UK/EU for last 3 years. To be eligible whilst working those living inside the Greater London Area they need to earn less than £20572.50 and for those outside they need to earn less £16009.50 to be eligible whilst working.

To access this course you will need:

� Good general communication skills in English� English literacy proficiency at Entry Level 3 or above

� Harrow on the Hill Campus, Lowlands Road, Harrow HA1 3AQ � Hayes Campus, College Way, Hayes, UB3 3BB

Adult learners who are looking to build on their confidence, self esteem and interpersonal skill

Level 1 Certificate in Personal Development for Employability

Key information

Duration 7 days (Mon - Fri)

Delivery

This FREE training will help you to:

Decide on the best direction

for you

Prepare a high-quality CV

that best reflects your skills

Practise interview skills to build

your confidence

Be confident in applying

for jobs

Cost Free, subject to meet entry requirements

Find out more

Timings 9.30am - 3.00pm

Course content

Personal Development for Employability – Skills Covered summary

To enable you to reflect on your own skills and qualities in order to identify your strengths and weaknesses and highlight areas for improvement. Help you to consider the importance of goal setting for your own personal development. To understand where to find job opportunities and to identify the sources of Information about job vacancies.

Self Assessment

� Understand personal strengths and weaknesses� Understand the importance of recognising personal skills and qualities� Understand goal setting� Identify a personal short/long term goal

Job Searching

� Know where to find information on job vacancies� Know how to search for suitable job roles � Be able to search for job vacancies� Identify suitable occupational sectors for own job search � Select a job vacancy that matches own skills and knowledge

Applying for a Job

� Understand different methods of applying for a job� Be able to complete a job application� Explain why different methods of applying for a job are used� Complete a CV for a job application in a given format

Job Interview Skills

� Know how to prepare well for each interview� Feel confident responding to interview questions� Assess your own performance in a job interview.