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Session 2: Successful Applications (part 1)

Wednesday 8th August. 1.30-4p.m.

By the end of the session you will have;

  • Considered how you can demonstrate your employability to recruiters
  • ·Learned how to  ‘sell’ yourself effectively to recruiters in an application
  • Reflected on what makes an effective application
  • Discussed what employers look for in an application and why
  • Focussed on how you can demonstrate and communicate your; motivation, potential and suitability in an application
  • Compared types of application
  • Learned top tips for completing applications including on-line applications
  • Discussed how you can deal effectively with competency questions
  • Considered how you can effectively deal with word limits when answering questions
  • Reflected on learning outcomes of session

 

Associated Resources

During this session you will utilise and may need to refer to the following resources:

Successful Applications   power point slides

Information Leaflets:

Online Application Tips

Online Application Competencies

Competencies Explained

Marketing Yourself Effectively on Paper