This intensive one-day course empowers job seekers to craft compelling, ATS-optimised CVs and navigate interviews with absolute confidence. Participants will master the art of presenting achievements, decode the STAR technique, manage digital footprints, and execute full mock interviews to secure their desired role.
Are your applications vanishing into the digital void? Stop guessing and start securing the role you truly deserve. In just one day, we transform your job search from anxious waiting into confident action. You will craft a CV that passes every automated filter and master the art of interviewing with absolute clarity. Imagine walking into any panel knowing exactly how to articulate your value. We also help you curate a professional digital presence that works for you, not against you. Whether you join an open course, or prefer bespoke one to one coaching, the result is the same: a clear path to your next career step. This intensive session counts towards six CPD hours. To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Construct a targeted, ATS-friendly CV that highlights quantified achievements and addresses employment gaps effectively.
Optimise CV content with industry-specific keywords to pass automated Applicant Tracking System filters.
Audit and curate a professional digital footprint across LinkedIn and social media platforms.
Apply the STAR technique to articulate past experiences and competencies with clarity and impact.
Demonstrate professional appearance, positive body language, and active listening throughout the interview process.
Navigate the full interview lifecycle, including handling rejection and sending strategic follow-up communications.
Formulate strategic questions to ask at the end of an interview to demonstrate critical thinking and engagement.
Translate transferable skills to address career changes or non-linear employment history with confidence.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 7 days, update your CV to include at least three quantified achievements using the 'So What?' test.
Practice the STAR technique by writing out two full stories for common interview questions.
Conduct a full audit of your LinkedIn profile and social media presence to ensure consistency.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This intensive programme is designed for professionals at any stage of their career journey who are determined to secure their next role with confidence and clarity. Whether you are re-entering the workforce after a break or seeking a significant career pivot, this training provides the essential tools to present your unique value proposition effectively to potential employers.
This course is ideal for:
Job seekers returning to the workforce who need to modernise their application materials and rebuild confidence after a career break
Professionals seeking a career change who require strategies to translate transferable skills for a new industry
Recent graduates looking to craft compelling CVs that highlight potential and academic achievements to competitive recruiters
Individuals struggling with employment gaps who need expert guidance on framing their history positively and professionally
Experienced candidates feeling stuck who want to optimise their digital footprint and master the art of the modern interview
Anyone facing competitive job markets who wishes to differentiate their application through ATS-friendly formatting and impactful storytelling
No prior experience needed
This course is fully accessible to delegates regardless of their current employment status or previous exposure to recruitment processes. We welcome participants from all backgrounds, ensuring that the content is tailored to support both entry-level applicants and senior professionals navigating complex career transitions.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave the session with a polished, tailored CV ready for immediate submission and the strategic confidence to excel in upcoming interviews. You will gain a clear roadmap for managing your professional brand online, along with the practical ability to articulate your achievements and handle any interview scenario with poise.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for open public course
From: £449.00 Plus VAT
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