Cover Letters, CVs, Interviews - Career Essentials (Online)

Course intent

You will craft an exceptional cover letter by understanding how to make it stand out, structuring and customizing it for specific roles. Additionally, you'll gain the skills to create a CV that showcases what organisations need most — YOU!

This course also prepares you for successful interviews, both online and in-person, by teaching you how to prepare effectively, present confidently, manage nervousness, use positive non-verbal communication, answer and ask relevant questions, navigate online platforms, and follow up post-interview.

By completing this course, you'll be well-equipped to excel in applications and interviews to secure that dream job.

You will be attending 6 x 120-minute sessions. These classes will be real time online sessions via Zoom.

How to Apply

There are three ways to apply on this course. You can:

• complete the form on our website;
• call us on 0300 200 1044, 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; or
• visit one of our centres.

We'll evaluate your skills and provide a course offer, which you must accept to secure your place.

What will I learn?

You will:

• Explore example Cover Emails and Letters
• Develop a Cover Email or Letter for a specific Job Application.
• Explore Different CV Formats
• Learn what to include in your CV to make it impactful and highlight your skills, experiences, and achievements.
• Structure a draft CV to look professional, match a specific job vacancy and make a strong impression.
• Recap questions most likely to be asked and questions to ask at an interview
• Prepare for online interviews and discuss platforms used
• Learn positive non-verbal communication for an interview
• Learn techniques to manage nerves during an interview
• Find out how to follow up after an interview
• Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is suitable for anyone who has recently been made unemployed or who may be looking for a change in career direction.

If you are completely new to computers, please look at our Digital Skills & Confidence courses first.

This course will be delivered through a live online session using Zoom

To fully participate in this course, you will need:

An email address

• A reliable internet connection
• A computer/laptop /tablet with a fully updated browser
• A working microphone and webcam.

Once enrolled on this course you will receive detailed instructions for taking part online

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

To fully participate in this course, you will need:

• Access to a computer/laptop/tablet with a reliable internet connection
• A working microphone, and webcam

If you struggle to read printed text on a screen, you may find it beneficial to have access to a printer to make your own hard copies of resources.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto another Surrey Adult learning course, such as:

• Be Your Own Job Coach - Career Essentials (Online)
• Job Searching and volunteering - Career Essentials (Online)
• Route into Self Employment - Career Essentials (Online)
• Small Business Planning & Finances - The Basics (Online)
• How to Run and Market a Business (Online)
• Digital Marketing Basics (online)
• Social Media How to Create a Blog (Online)

Or your tutor will advise you where to look, if you wish to do an accredited course.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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