Employability Skills Training



EMPLOYABILITY WORKSHOPS

These interactive and experiential workshops are aimed at giving your clients the tools, skills and knowledge to create realistic job goals and successfully move into employment.

The key to the success of these workshops is to effectively help the participants to increase their confidence, build self esteem and motivation. This workshop forms the cornerstone to the following workshops.

There are seven subject areas which you can choose from are as follows;


Confidence and Motivation
In this workshop we will cover;

  • Tools and techniques to building confidence Motivation – understanding what you really want and how to get it
  • Dealing with anger
  • Overcoming negative self talk
  • Discovering what I’m good at
  • Setting Goals for success


Skills Profiling and Job Goals

In this workshop we will cover;
  • Creating a Job Search Action Plan
  • Identifying your skills and what you’re good at
  • What are your transferable skills
CVs and Covering Letter

In this workshop we will cover;
  • Top points to include in a successful CV
  • The difference between a Cover Letter and a Supporting Statement


Job Search techniques

In this workshop we will cover;

  • Networking – and accessing the Hidden Job Market
  • How to explore your new job options
  • How to job search effectively
Interview Skills

In this workshop we will cover;

  • What is the purpose of interviews for participants and employers
  •  Planning and Preparation for an interview
  • On the day
  • Group interviews
  • Commonly asked questions
  • How to answer commonly asked questions
  • Competency based interviews
  • Role play of interview questions


Managing Your Money and Debt Management

In this workshop we will cover;
  • Moving from benefits to work
  • Planning and managing your finances
  • How to manage debt
In-work support (transition session, welfare benefits etc)

In this workshop we will cover;
  • The benefits of working
  • What help is available
  • Preparing for your first month in work
Our services include;

  • Creating, designing and delivering innovative bespoke Employability (Welfare-to-Work, ESF and The Work Programme) and Career Transition workshops
  • Self Esteem, Confidence and Motivation Training and Speaking
  • Profiling – raising awareness of self and motivations
  • Identifying and utilising motivation triggers
  • Increasing performance and productivity
  • Skills Analysis – helping people identify their skill sets or any gaps that may exist
  • Personal Performance Coaching

Lewis Reid can deliver your Employability/Outplacement materials or we can create bespoke content for your clients, individuals or organisations. Contact us for more information.