Today's employment market is competitive. It is not just a question of what you know and what you can do - it is also a question of how you present yourself. This workshop is suitable for anyone who wishes to improve the manner in which they present themselves in the search for employment. This workshop covers how to:

1. analyse the job advertisement and research the employer;
2. prepare a covering letter which will improve your chance that they read your CV;
3. prepare a CV that will convince them you can do the job so that they invite you for an interview;
4. prepare for and perform in the interview.

Note: This workshop is based upon employment models of the UK and North America. There are national differences in legislation and style which need to be considered when applying for positions in countries other than the UK or North America.

Some comments from participants:

• "Good sessions on CVs & covering letters. Good practice interviews."
• "Very good. A good opportunity to outline aspects that I have to consider & improve."
• "I learned many tips on how to answer some standard interview questions. It was also helpful to see other students being interviewed & interviewing."
• "Having my CV, cover letter & interview technique criticised was really useful."
• "It was good to check others work because it helped me to understand what I did wrong."
• "I like the fact that the students get the opportunity of being an interviewer & interviewee. The experience will help in the REAL interview. You'll have an idea of what an interviewer might ask."
• "To be interviewed AND to interview - excellent idea. To give & listen to feedback - fantastic. Handouts - excellent."
• "Thank you very much for your fantastic course and for your time & feedback."