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Mediafriendly provides “gold star” training both at client sites and at its headquarters in the picturesque riverside town of Marlow, Buckinghamshire - with easy access via the M25, M4 and M40 motorways.

Management Skills

Getting the Job That Suits You Best

Looking forward to new possibilities

Now the kids are at school and you’re thinking of going back to work.

But things have moved on and you’ve changed too, so getting back to work can be a daunting prospect.

This short course will build your confidence, give you guidance and help you to decide what really matters to you when planning your return to work.

In three, two hour sessions, we cover everything you need to know from assessing your goals, reviewing your skills through to starting the job search, refreshing your CV and honing your interview skills.

Join a small friendly group, have a one to one session at a discounted rate as part of the programme or contact us for an individual date

Fee: £138 inclusive of VAT & materials, optional one to one session in week 3 at discounted rate and for up to 3 weeks after programme

Session 1

What do I want in getting back into work?

What matters to you about going back to work?
What limitations are there?
What will it mean for your work life balance?
What goal do you want to set for yourself right now?

What can I do?

Skills review ; recording your attributes and experiences
Guidance and worksheets for completion at home an on-going journey
Exploring possibilities to start the journey back into work

Session 2

Job search; where do I start and how do I continue?

Discovering how your skills can be developed and fit into new situations
Strategies for finding that job situation that matches your life style and needs
Exploring opportunities for training to extend and update your skills

Applying for a job: do I present myself well?

Ideas for using your CV to increase your profile
Application forms and presenting your self in best possible light
Take the opportunity to work on this at home and discuss at a one on one session

Session 3

How can I prepare for and succeed at an interview?

Presenting yourself as right for the job
Tips on preparing yourself for the interview
A chance to practice for interview
How to come across confidently, and answer questions succinctly
Guidance on making a presentation or doing formal assessments

What will I do next?

A personal action plan to continuing your journey

What others have said:

My sessions with Loraine really helped me to identify my competencies and evaluate the direction that I wanted to take my career. I had the added challenge of balancing my wishes to spend time with my family with some financial independence and fulfilment.

Loraine's kindness and support helped me to clarify my goals and find a focus on accepting a job situation that works for me right now.
The sessions also have given me the confidence to make further changes as time goes on. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who is re-evaluating their career or re-entering the work force after some time off.

I came away with so many ideas and am inspired to get started. I can now see how my skills could fit into other jobs and places I had never thought about. I have drawn up a plan of action and now have some practical things to focus on over the next year whilst my youngest child is still at home.