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CV Writing and Interview Skills Training – The Keys to your Future
Job change and career transition is almost inevitable result of today’s ever-changing organisational structures and relentless business dynamism. It can, of course, also be initiated by personal factors such as developing new aspirations or pre-determined career termination.
A career change can often take a very considerable amount of time and work and can involve much frustration and disappointment along the way. It can often feel like the job search is a full-time job in itself. It is therefore absolutely essential to make you and your job applications stand out from competitors from the very start of your application process.
For those facing the prospect of a job change this half-day training course on CV Writing and Interview Skills from Civil Service College, which is delivered in conjunction with London executive search consultants and career transition consultants Marylebone Executive Search, addresses the two acknowledged essential skills in submitting a successful job application: The submission of an attractive, striking and relevant CV and covering letter (or proforma) that stands out from other applicants, and a crisp, focussed, confident and utterly convincing performance at interview.
CV Writing & Interview Skills is a brand-new course to feature in our Professional Development Skills series. At the Civil Service College, we tailor our courses to each participant’s role and organisation, ensuring that each participant gets the most out of the training. Our courses and trainers are continuously updated and evaluated to ensure that we are always delivering the best service possible.
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Key Training Features:
- CV formats and what’s right for you
- Writing a ‘standout’ CV
- How to write a compelling covering letter/supporting statement
- Interviews – approach and technique on the day
- Standard and competency-based interviews
- The interview questions that could bowl you out
Who Can Attend:
People at all levels.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will leave with significantly increased confidence in their ability to apply successfully for a new job after attending our CV Writing and Interview Skills course.
About The Trainer:
The trainer for this course is Keith Ridland. Keith has more than 10 years experience, initially at Director Level and then as Chief Executive, working for a charity providing individually tailored, confidential mentoring and advice on career transition, embracing both employment and financial aspects. Liaising with supporting companies, associated advisors and mentoring organisations has provided him with a wide range of contacts in the field of recruitment, finance, and career change.
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Summary
Duration
10:00 - 13:00
Price
Available to be delivered In-House. Contact us for a quotation.
Location
Face to face or virtual
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Lead Trainer
Keith Ridland
Keith has over 10 years’ experience working in senior roles for a charity providing individually tailored, confidential mentoring and advice on career transition.
Read BioKeith Ridland
Keith has over 10 years experience, initially at Director Level and then as Chief Executive, working for a charity providing individually tailored, confidential mentoring and advice on career transition, embracing both employment and financial aspects. Liaising with supporting companies, associated advisors and mentoring organisations has provided him with a wide range of contacts in the field of recruitment, finance and career change.
Keith joined the Royal Navy from Merchant Taylor’s School, Crosby and graduated from Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. After serving as a finance, administration, logistics and HR specialist, he left in 2001 in the rank of Captain. His career included 9 years in the Ministry of Defence in a wide spectrum of appointments ranging from the private office of the First Sea Lord to membership of the MOD’s Financial Management Development Unit. As a Commander, he was Director of the Royal Naval Supply School and, as a Captain, lived and worked in both South America and India.
After joining The White Ensign Association in 2002, he initially led the charity’s Employment Services. He was subsequently additionally appointed as Finance Director and continued in both positions until 2008, when he became Chief Executive. In each of these roles his work entailed delivering regular presentations to large audiences on the key issues of career transition, and retirement interviewing those facing such a change and providing personal advice and guidance.
Keith is a Freeman of the City of London, a member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, a keen sportsman and actively supports and advises several charities near his home.
Qualifications:
- Educated: Merchant Taylors’ School, Crosby
- Graduated: Britannia Royal Naval College (HR, Logistics, Finance & Administration Specialist)
- Spanish Speaker: Studied at the Andean Centre for Latin American Studies, Quito
- Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance (City of Westminster University)
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