Successful Job Applications course

First impressions are often formed within a few seconds. During a job interview, that first impression determines how much scope you are then given to show who you are. In this course you learn to take and use that scope deliberately.

Description

A job interview is to a large extent a presentation of yourself. Who are you, what can you do, and why does that fit this position? In the Successful Job Applications course you work on four pillars that together determine how you come across: self-knowledge, presentation, persuasiveness and preparation.

You practise common and difficult interview questions, learn how to structure your answers and how to steer the conversation back to your strengths. You also gain insight into body language, use of voice and personal presentation, so that you come across as calm and confident from the moment you walk in.

• Self-knowledge: why do you want this job and why are you the right person?
• Presentation: how do you come across in terms of attitude, voice and presence?
• Persuasiveness: how do you tell your story and answer questions incisively?
• Preparation: how do you research the company, the role and the person you will be speaking to?

Topics

• Preparation: getting to grips with the company, the role and your interviewer
• Body language: posture, gaze and presence
• Personal presentation: clothing and grooming
• Use of voice: pace, volume and intonation
• Introducing yourself: a short and strong story
• Pitfalls: what you had better not do or say
• Practice conversation: common and difficult questions
• Asking questions yourself: showing that you are interested
• Cover letter and CV: matching the vacancy

Result

After this course you will walk into a job interview with a clear story about who you are and what you have to offer. You will know how to make a strong first impression, bring calm to the conversation and answer difficult questions composedly. You will have practised your presentation and use of voice, and you will be able to tailor your preparation specifically to the company and the role you are applying for.

Target audience

This course is intended for anyone who wants to improve their chances on the job market. Whether you have just finished your studies, are applying again after a long period with the same employer, or find that you receive plenty of invitations but rarely the job: you will learn how to make interviews work in your favour. Also suitable if you find that nerves get in your way during an interview.

Teaching method

The course has a practical set-up. You alternate between short pieces of theory, exercises and role plays in which you hold conversations with the trainer and the other participants. After each exercise you reflect on what worked and what could be done differently, so that you immediately notice the effect of new behaviour.

The group is small, which leaves plenty of room for personal feedback and for your own job application situation. You work with examples from your own practice and practise with questions you can expect in real interviews.

Prior knowledge

No prior knowledge is required for this course. It is useful to have a current job application or vacancy to hand so that you can use it in the exercises.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.