Working in the UK Advanced Employability course
Shah Farzana Begum
Hello all,
Please see attached posted for our ‘ Working in the UK’ advanced-level employability course for refugees looking for professional jobs in the UK. The course is co-delivered by our experienced Employment Advisors from Refugee Council Refugee’s into Jobs Team and volunteers from PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC).
This course will provide participants with the skills to effectively navigate the UK labour market and perform well at interviews. The course will also cover personal statements, business writing, professional communication and learning about employment rights and entitlements.
PwC are a global professional services firm. As one of the international Big Four accounting firms, their volunteers have extensive experience in UK recruitment and corporate hiring practices.This is truly a unique opportunity to get the skills to get ahead!
The course schedule and programme is below:
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Day 1
Friday 11/8/23 |
10am-12pm Refugee Council |
Introduction to UK Labour Market & Recruitment pathways |
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Day 2 Friday 18/8/2023 |
10am-12pm Refugee Council |
CVs & Applications; job descriptions & person specifications, identifying your skills and qualities |
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Day 3 Friday 25/8/2023 |
10am-12pm PwC volunteers |
Professional Communication/business writing |
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3-5pm Refugee Council |
Professional introductions, LinkedIn and Networking |
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Day 4 Friday 1/9/2023 |
10am-12pm PwC volunteers |
Interview skills - general and behavioural & transferable skills |
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3-5pm Refugee Council |
Interview Skills & what to expect after interview |
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Day 5 Friday 8/9/2023 |
10am-12pm PwC volunteers |
One to One Mock interviews |
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3-5pm Refugee Council |
Starting a new job |
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Day 6 Friday 15/9/2023 |
10am-12pm PwC volunteers & Refugee Council |
Group meeting/Reflections |
Please share the course information. If you would like to refer clients please contact r...@RefugeeCouncil.org.uk
Kind regards,
Shah Farzana Begum
Senior Project Coordinator
Phone:07917 135 548
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