North Berwick High School

2011/2012

Creating an ImpressionEmployability Skills Training for S6

Information Pack

Create an Impression

Resources

TENS handout/downloads

Flip camera feedback

Positive qualities handout/downloads

After this session you should be able to:

Walk into a room, look at someone shake hands and speak to an employer

Be confident when telephoning an employer

Have a positive statement about yourself that you can share

Positive Action Points

1. Your main points here

2.

3.

Interview Preparation

Resources

Positive Qualities handout/download

Steps to Success leaflets/download

STAR and SMART handout/download

Preparing for interviews

Preparation is everything

Practice is everything

After this session you should be able to:

Know what you are going to say

Work out how you are going to say it

Be aware of SWOT, STAR and SMART

Know what a Competency Based Interview requires

Positive Action Points

1. Your main points here

2.

3.

Create a CV

Resources

Buzz

Planitplus.net/portfolio – Easy CV

All about me and my fantastic CV – handout/download

After this session you should be able to:

Know what you are going to put in/leave out

Work out how you are going to use the Buzz Profile

Be aware of your skills, qualities and abilities

Get up to speed with SMART

Positive Action Points

1. Your main points here

2.

3.

Putting it all together

The next stage will be your interview so make sure you have completed the following:

You have completed your CV

You understand TENS

Completed your STAR and Smart analysis

Researched your job and identified the skills required

Prepared and rehearsed your answers

Be sure of WHAT you want to and HOW you will say it

Be confident!

Positive Action Points

1. Your main points here

2.

3.