Employability Skills
Level 1
This course is designed for learners who want support in successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing for further study and development of techniques for successful independent living.
Understanding mindset
– Understand how mindset affects employability & focus on key qualities employers look for.
Job and training search skills
– Gain necessary knowledge and skills to carry out job searches. Identify the best places to look for suitable job opportunities, use job-searching resources & know what support is available.
Interview skills
– Introduction to the preparation needed for job interviews and being interviewed. Find out more about the recruiting organisation and the role, identifying and preparing for potential interview questions, appropriate dress and language for interviews, speaking and listening skills and getting feedback.
Writing a CV
– Learn what information is required when making a CV.
Cost-of-living budgeting
Careers Guidance
- Information, Advice & Guidance
- Access to National Careers Service (NCS)
MCS Support
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Signposting
Real Work Experience
- Work placements
- Job shadowing
- Volunteering opportunities
Employment Hub
- Access to local employers live job vacancies
- CV and job application support
- Interview training
- Living in Cambridgeshire, Fenland or Peterborough
- 19-24 Unemployed/Employed or 24+ Unemployed/Economically inactive
Understanding mindset
– Understand how mindset affects employability & focus on key qualities employers look for.
Job and training search skills
– Gain necessary knowledge and skills to carry out job searches. Identify the best places to look for suitable job opportunities, use job-searching resources & know what support is available.
Interview skills
– Introduction to the preparation needed for job interviews and being interviewed. Find out more about the recruiting organisation and the role, identifying and preparing for potential interview questions, appropriate dress and language for interviews, speaking and listening skills and getting feedback.
Writing a CV
– Learn what information is required when making a CV.
Cost-of-living budgeting
Careers Guidance
- Information, Advice & Guidance
- Access to National Careers Service (NCS)
MCS Support
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Signposting
Real Work Experience
- Work placements
- Job shadowing
- Volunteering opportunities
Employment Hub
- Access to local employers live job vacancies
- CV and job application support
- Interview training
- Living in Cambridgeshire, Fenland or Peterborough
- 19-24 Unemployed/Employed or 24+ Unemployed/Economically inactive