Digital skills to find a better job

• make use of the main digital skills needed to improve your job prospects and employability
• identify where to look for work on-line and be confident in doing this
• contact the right agencies for the type of work you are looking for
• use LinkedIn effectively to look for work and advertise yourself
• complete a job application and personal statement effectively that will get you noticed and make the most of your skills
• write and present an effective CV
• use the key features of Word regularly required in most work environments
• identify the best ‘next steps’ for your work prospects
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Please bring a folder, pens and paper. There are no additional costs.

This will be a practical hands-on course. Each student has their own computer and you will be encouraged to practise as much as possible. An interactive whiteboard will help make demonstrations easy to understand. It will be a relaxed learning environment and step by step learning will help you become more skilled. You will have lots of opportunities to ask questions and address areas you need help in.