Your career development course
Take the frustration out of your job search
Our presenters are experts in their field. Whether they are delivered online or in a live setting our classes take place in a supportive environment. We include workshops to help you master skills and techniques that will improve your employability.
At meetings 2.5 hours in length, you’ll learn and practise a new skill (or improve one you have already) and network with people in the same situation as yourself. You’ll also have one-to-one support from your Course Leader.
Even if you’re taking the programme online you will be part of our community when you join Room for Work.
“It was reassuring to be with people of a similar age, all with different goals and requirements, but all essentially in the same transitional stage.”
Sophie T, age 52
12 lessons leading to success
Effective job search
Lesson 1
If you’re not getting results it’s time to change your strategy. You’ll learn about current job search methods and ways to find “hidden jobs”.
Improve your speaking skills
Lesson 2
Communicating your skills and experience is essential. This session features a workshop led by a professional speaking coach, an expert in helping people improve their confidence.
Career transition
Lesson 3
Whether you’re looking for a similar role or seeking a new direction, this session will guide you towards a better future.
Analyse your skill set
Lesson 4
Understanding your skills is key to moving forward and creating a good CV. You’ll examine your life experience to discover your transferable skills and the ones you are motivated to use.
CV workshop
Lesson 5
There’s a process in creating a CV that makes an impact – and you’ll need to get it past the computer programme that reads it first. We’ll show you how it’s done.
Self employment
Lesson 6
Freelancing and contract work are on the increase. In this session you’ll explore some options, learn how freelancers operate and decide if this is a direction that suits you.
Networking
Lesson 7
With 70% of jobs found through networking this is a class you can’t afford to miss. Don’t worry if it makes you anxious – networking is a learnable skill.
Social Media
Lesson 8
Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. Our resident expert will show you how to operate safely online, which platforms are best, and how to use them to get the most out of your time spent online.
Lesson 9
This is the single most important platform for jobseekers. Having a good LinkedIn profile will improve your chances enormously. We’ve created a workshop that gives you confidence in your professional appearance.
Interview Preparation
Lesson 10
Delivered by a Human Resources professional with decades of experience, this session teaches you how to make the best impression at interview.
Difficult interview questions
Lesson 11
There are questions that need concise answers. With our technique you’ll be a confident candidate with appropriate and convincing responses.
Interview workshop
Lesson 12
While the class observes, volunteer ‘candidates’ have an interview that resembles the real thing. Everyone learns. Most candidates will say this session took them over the line and into the role they wanted.
“I got a lot more than I expected: inspirational speakers, practical tips, great new life skills and enhanced self-awareness.”
Libby C, age 50.
Textbook answers
Finding work after 40
Proven Strategies for Managers and Professionals
by Robin McKay Bell & Liam Mifsud
Published by Bloomsbury, 2011
Amazon
Textbook course help
The textbook helps participants get the most out of the sessions, and it serves as a handy reference in future, providing expert help for those in their 40s, 50s and 60s who are struggling to find a new job, find a better job, or make a move towards self-employment. Packed with essential advice distilled from a network of job clubs for the over-45s, Finding Work After 40 helps readers create a personal strategy for success and overcome what might be their biggest obstacle: age discrimination. It’s all summed up in the motto: ‘Know yourself, sell yourself, network like crazy’. If you’re able to do those three things well, chances of getting back in work (or changing career) are vastly improved.
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