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Selling your skills
Filling in Application forms
Some application forms ask for a personal statement. Employers often specify the type of information…
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Getting noticed at work
Increasing your visibility There are many ways you can increase your visibility at work and improve…
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Getting that promotion
How to get promoted Get yourself noticed You may have impeccable time-keeping and always get your work…
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Identifying your strengths
A practical exercise to help identify your strengths Working in pairs, choose an example of a situation…
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Importance of business networking
Job mobility Older workers may still recall the job for life, when professional networking helped them…
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Interview preparation & selection methods
Prospect’s podcast, ‘Preparing for Interview, part 1 of 5’, concentrates on the initial preparation and…
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List of key competencies
Business awareness Knows what we do and how we do it. Is aware of our competitors. Up-to-date with…
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Preparing your CV and covering letter
Prospect’s podcast, ‘How to Write an Effective CV’, will help you understand the structure and flow of a…
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Researching a job application
Don’t forget to browse the organisation’s website yourself. Any information you receive should be read…
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Selling your skills and strengths podcast
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Understanding and evaluating skills
Step 1 – Unpacking the skill buzz words Team working, problem solving, organisation, leadership,…
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Understanding yourself and your skills
Appraising what you are looking for will help guide you towards a more fulfilling job or career path. A…
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