Employability Courses at Bluewater Kent
An industry recognised pre-employment programme written by Retail Experts to equip delegates with the necessary skills in customer service to break into the industry. Retail Works is a two week course developed through current trends and links to the Retail Industry and covers the following daily workshops:
Brand Awareness: Logos & Company Slogans
Taking a close look into the reasons why it is important for any company to have a strong logo and slogan, and the impact they can have on their business.
Body Language & First Impressions
Looking at different types of body language and facial expressions that are useful at the interview process and the work place. Taking a close look at stereotypes and equality and diversity surrounding our first impressions of people and the importance of them only being a FIRST impression.
CV Writing
Our CV workshops offer guidance on CV writing techniques. Our staff have a broad range of experience in recruiting and are able to give you a fair and reasonable insight on your CV from an employers’ point of view. We will work with you to either create a CV or alter your current CV that makes you stand out and gives you a competitive edge.
Health & Safety
Looking at employee’s rights and responsibilities surrounding Health and Safety, first aid in the work place and how they can actively reduce accidents in the work place.
Competitor Activity
Taking a close look at competitors and seeing the difference between brands and the similarities. We look at target customers, the service provided, visual merchandising and appearance and the team. We also complete mystery shopping on a chosen brand.
Interview Techniques
You will learn techniques to control interview nerves, key preparation techniques to help to perform to your strengths and the importance of creating a good first impression. You will be able to ask and answer convincing interview questions and prepare yourself for different styles of interview including one to one and group interviews. We also focus on how by going the extra mile you can really shine throughout the interview process.
Team Building
Covering various aspects of team work by looking at individual roles and responsibilities and how they link together as a team. Doing various team challenges to get used to being in a team and receiving peer feedback.
Job Searching
Helping with job searches, cover letters, job application forms and working closely with the Department For Work and Pensions to secure guaranteed interviews and sometimes work experience.
“I feel like the course really helped with CV writing and has given me a more in depth look into retail and customer service whilst also being and enjoyable course” – Samantha Winfield
“Great lecturer, friendly atmosphere and helpful advice” – Breanna Banar
“I believe this course was very helpful and a laugh, I’ve learnt a lot from this” – Zuzanka Rabcanova
“I now have retails skills and am more employable for retail stores as I have learnt customer service skills and interview techniques. The lecturer is very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and encouraging” – Sian Gunningham