Running a job club can be an excellent way to encourage individuals to share their experiences in looking for work and to support you attendees in the challenge of applying for jobs. Whether you are training in interview techniques, how to complete application forms, writing cv's or helping people with their job search you can inspire your members to get moving into their next career.
Some job clubs are more formal based and may be set up by a housing association or employment services other are more community based and set up by volunteers or local charity or church organisation. A great way to enhance your club is to purchase a set of posters to get your people motivated when they meet. Career Guidance Charts produces a wide collection of job club posters. The collection covers a wide selection of areas and can be produced in any size format. Look at any teaching class and you will see a wide collection of collages, posters and materials geared to support students learning. In designing your job club as well as exploring the necessary rooms, training material and software you might want, why not enhance that room with some great jobsearch content posters. With more than 14 posters to choose from Career Guidance Charts offers a unique way for you to select your career and employment ready posters with their poster picker. Or you can buy direct from our store. Why not consider getting a job board for your club to give clients more details of local vacancies. If you are looking for more advice on setting up a job club follow these links for more information www.gov.uk/government/publications/work-clubs-community-based-support-for-unemployed-people www.southampton.gov.uk/policies/how%20to%20set%20up%20a%20work%20club.pdf
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So you have a video interview scheduled? Are you ready? Don't underestimate the challenge of preparing for this type of encounter with a future employer. Make the mistake of not having all the tech sorted and you could go down in flames. The reality is that employers now are more likely to screen candidates (up 40%) from 6% four years ago. Here are our 10 tips to win at video interviews. 1. Use a Sensible User Name Sounds obvious but choose well. It need to be professional. Get it wrong and you've not made a good impression and at worse might even be dismissed as a serious candidate. 2. Set Up Your Location Private room with good internet connectivity. Not a coffee shop! Make sure the behind the cam view is suitable. Nice poster, planter will do, Think about the image you want to convey. Want to get into marketing? Arrange to have some books on the subject on display behind you. People will take in your surroundings without you knowing, 3. Get Eye Contact Try and look at the camera not the screen. Reduce the interview window and do your best to move it as close to the camera as possible. Otherwise the interviews thinks you are not looking at them directly. 4. Light from the front Use a desk lamp or be in front of a window. Make sure your are not in the dark. Getting good light on your face and checking the colour is a natural as possible will help the process. 5. Webcam Placement Have the Webcam just below your eye level. If necessary raise up the laptop. No one wants to be looking up your nostrils! 6. Remove Interruptions Turn off phone, any notifications you have on your device. Notify friends, family or those you share with of your need to be not disturbed. 7. Practice the Tech Make a call with someone to check sound, lighting, see if it all looks good 8. Have your Documents Ready Have your CV, job description, notes you made on the company as you've done research on them (of course) of the job and notepad to hand for any things you want to clarify. 9. Dress Formally It's an interview so dress the part, at least your top half which is on view 10. Use a Headset If you want to hear better and be heard use a headset as this will cut out ambient noise, cars, dogs barking, cell phones ringing. TipsEmployers use video interviews as a part of their screening process. So if you've got one, well done your at least on their page. Recruiters will use this also as part of their initial screening. Check whether you are talking with someone or this is a pre-recorded video. - a means to gather information about you without directly having to employ someone to do it.
How to decide on your place of study isn't an easy process. In part your decision will be made by the kind of course you want to do and perhaps were you might like to study but there are other factors to consider. In this careers poster blog we've listed these key factors in our new career poster graphic available for schools. This is a great graphic for 6th forms, study areas and career library areas. View more at our store Course Content This can be seen as the number one factor when choosing a place of study. In fact, 73% of applicants said course content was important when making their choice. It’s imperative to investigate course content carefully; this is because often similar sounding courses actually cover significantly different subject areas. Academic Reputation Where are they in the University league tables? Six in ten applicants say that overall academic reputation is important when deciding upon a place of study. Having a degree from a highly ranked university can give you an advantage with employers and in certain career sectors. Graduate Employment Rates Graduate employment rates reveal the percentage of university graduates in employment or further study six months after graduating. Six in ten university applicants said that graduate employment rates were important when deciding upon a place of study Academic Facilities 58% of applicants said that the quality of the university’s academic facilities is important when deciding where to study. Academic facilities may include the library, IT suites or laboratories. University and Employer Links 50% of university applicants said that links between the university and employers is important when making their university choice. When completing a more vocational type degree these links can be of particular value. Location Location can also be seen as an important factor when deciding upon where to study for university applicants. Some students may want to live in places where there is a lot to do, or somewhere that has a vibrant night life. Alternatively other students may prefer somewhere rich in culture, where they can investigate history and meet lots of different types of people. Another thing to factor in to this decision is how close you want to live to home; some students may want to branch out and move far away while others may prefer to remain in familiar territory. Student Life It is also worth considering a school’s extra-curricular activities as some universities may offer a greater number or variety to choose from. Extracurricular activities could consist of clubs, volunteer opportunities, sports groups or even being part of a religious organisation. School’s Demographics When students are deciding upon a place of study they may have a particular preference relating to the schools demographics. For instance some may be interested in a university with a particular race or religious affiliation. Another notable factor in this decision could be male to female ratio within the university. Student/Professor Ratio For some university applicants the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with teachers and professors and gain extra support is of primary importance. Because of this it is worth investigating the student to faculty ratio intently. Tutors Does the University have highly qualified professors? A good professor can have a distinctive impact on your studies, adding interest to your degree, and ultimately influencing later life choices. Costs General living costs of the area can also be an important factor when deciding upon university for applicants. Especially important could be the cost of a pint in a local pub or renting costs within the area. Other costs that may impinge more significantly may be the course fees. Student Accommodation Student life and the quality of student accommodation can have an important impact upon a student’s time of study. For those looking to pursue an active student life and make lots of new friends it is worth investigating the percentage of students living on campus. |
Russ BannerI have 10 years experience of working in careers guidance and am director of CGC. We publish career infographics for schools and colleges Archives
November 2022
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