Employability and Business: Re-starting your Career 50+ DWP

Re-starting Your Career 50+ (DWP)

Duration: 4 sessions
Level: Suitable for all abilities

Course Description

Thinking about returning to work, changing careers, or finding a new role later in life? This supportive four-session course is designed specifically for adults aged 50+ who want to rebuild confidence and refresh their job search skills.

The course will help you identify your strengths, skills and experience, and show you how these can be transferred to today's job market. You willlearn practical techniques for job searching, completing applications, creating or updating your CV, and preparing for interviews.

Delivered in a friendly and encouraging environment, this course will provide guidance, motivation and up-to-date information to help you
take positive steps towards employment, volunteering or further training.

What You Will Learn

During the course you will:

• Identify your existing skills, strengths and experience.

• Create or update a professional CV.

• Learn effective job search techniques and where to find opportunities.

• Complete job application forms with confidence.

• Understand what employers are looking for in candidates.

• Develop interview skills and prepare for common interview questions.

• Increase confidence in presenting yourself to employers.

• Explore training, volunteering and progression opportunities.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Adults aged 50+ who are looking to return to
  work.

• Individuals considering a career change.

• Those who have been out of employment for a period of time.

• People seeking to improve their job search and application skills.

• Anyone wanting to build confidence and take the next step towards employment.

No previous qualifications are required. The course is suitable for anyone who would like practical support and guidance to help achieve their employment goals.

What to Bring

• Notepad and pen.

• Any existing CV (if you have one).

• Details of previous employment, qualifications or training (optional)

To ensure a good learning experience, courses require a minimum number of enrolments to run. If the minimum number is not reached, we may need to cancel the course. We aim to give learners at least 7 days' notice wherever possible.