About the course
Course starting dates | May 20th, May 28th, June 3rd, June 17th, June 24th |
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Course length | This course lasts for five days, and runs from Mondays to Fridays |
Certified Awarding | VTCT |
Lesson times | It runs full time from 9:30am – 4:30pm (with a one hour lunch break). |
It’s time to get to work! The UK Civil Service consists of over 300 departments and agencies, employing over 400,000 staff across the UK and abroad – across 25 different professions.
There’s a place for anyone who’s motivated and hard working in the Civil Service – and our new programme will get you a foot in the door.
Course Location: This course takes place in our Hackney Training centre: BSix College, Kenninghall Rd, London E5 8BP
Why do this course:
- Improve your CV, job application and job interview skills – and earn an accredited qualification in Employability Skills.
- Get an inside understanding of the Civil Service’s recruitment process
- Hear directly from Civil Servants about what it’s like to work for the government
- Our employer engagement team is standing by to provide any additional support on applying for Civil Service positions, plus they will provide you with exclusive access to other career opportunities.
By the end of this course, you'll have:
- Created a clear, concise and professional CV that will help you stand out amongst hiring managers from all organisations
- Have the confidence to ace your next job interview – whether it’s in-person or online
- Uncovered a suitable job for you in the Civil Service and have the tools to confidently complete the application process
Course Content
CV writing skills
Opportunities in the Civil Service
- How to create a civil service jobs account
- Searching for vacancies
- Understanding Civil Service job descriptions
- Virtual interview introduction and practice
- Understanding the application process, including: the psychometric test, verbal reasoning test, situational judgement test, and behaviour statements.
Digital skills
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