High Quality, help, advice & guidance for on Job Searching for job Seeekers

Better Job Searching Training helps those facing redundancy find alternative work faster.

This practical one-day training course provides help, advice and guidance on job searching, It eases job seeker worries and help you present your existing skills, achievements, abilities, and knowledge positively. It will also help you identify other transferable skills you may have acquired through your hobbies or voluntary work and what you have learned in school, college, university or on training courses needs to be included too.

Finding a new job is never easy. It is always a difficult and stressful time and especially so if you are unemployed or facing redundancy but this course will help you.

Once you have got a new job, you need to know about what your employer will expect from you, and what they have to provide for you. So this course takes you past your successful job interview into the world of work and explains what is likely to happen in the first few days, weeks and months.

Today’s world of work is not the same as it was even five years ago, so we cover all the breaking news around the job market as well as key developments in society. Knowing where to go, who to talk to, and the opportunities that are available will help to move you from someone who dreams about having a job, to someone who secures the job they always wanted.

At the end of this course you will be able to:-

Describe your skills, values, and beliefs about work and looking for opportunities.
Show an understanding for the types of work that are available and where to get information.
Talk about the transferable skills you have got from hobbies or voluntary work
Tell the differences and benefits offered by career coaches, counsellors, and mentors.
Complete Job applications forms in a way that shows off your skills
Create a modern CV but effective CV
Prepare better for job interviews and tests including face to face job interviews, social media, telephone interviews and tests for aptitude
Use different approaches to job searching, such as networking and finding hidden jobs
Understand the key points from employment law, your legal rights and responsibilities
Identify further sources of information and support

CONTENT

The course has five separate but related parts to it. We will our share experiences of what has worked and what has not. We also include practice and give you good quality feedback and advice on how to improve your own personal performance.

1.All About You

Open Forum – In a lively chat session you will be invited to share your own experiences of job search and what you have learned from them. We look at and discuss a list of the skills we think every job seeker needs. We will ask you to think about your own skills and what you can do to make them even better.

We will then think more about the modern world of work, what employers want and ways you can show that you have what it takes to be successful.

2.The Changing World of Work- Rights and Responsibilities

We will have a lively chat about what everybody thinks about changes at work and in the job market; both in the last few years and in the future. We will look some recent stories that have been in the news and think about which laws affect us at work. Building on this we will discuss what your rights are at work and what your new employer can expect from you, including during the job application and interview stage.

We look at

Employment and equality Laws
Privacy and data protection laws
Health and Safety
Safeguarding – Disclosure Barring Service

3. The Recruitment and Selection Journey

We will take you through a practical A to Z of good practice with-

Job adverts
Application forms
CV and speculative job letters
The Job description and the person specification
The equality monitoring form
Supporting company information and materials sent to job applicants
Documentation such as certificates or visa validation that may be required by the employer if the candidate is shortlisted
References
Medical questionnaires

4. Shortlisting and beyond

We will tell you about the most common approaches. We look in detail at:-

Preparing for the interview – face to face and/or telephone
Interview questions
Good practice answers
Do’s and Don’ts for the job applicant
Commonly used ways to find out about the applicants skills

Using 300 interview questions grouped into 12 different areas we do some practice interviews, face to face and telephone styles, to help you prepare. We think about interview questions and answers for customer care, team working, personal planning, problem solving, time management and other modern work activities. As before we give you useful feedback and guidance on ways you can improve your interviewing skills.

5. You Got the job – What next?

We will take you through the door of your new workplace and look at what you might find

On your first day
Paper work you might need to show
Staff handbook
Employment contract
Probation period
Medical clearances
Bank details
Next of kin
Induction and staff training topics for the first few weeks
Where to get more information, help and support if you need it.

REDUNDANCY TRAINING COURSES

Redundancy and Tupe Reference Guides

Concrew Training’s papers and guides on Redundancy and TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, are designed to help you get process right. They highlight good practice as well as the common errors employers make. Our redundancy and TUPE training courses build on these help make the process smooth and effective for all parties.

The Redundancy Process Explained

The redundancy process is complex. Don’t get caught out. This free reference guide explains the steps and stages in an easy to understand way.

Redundancy 12 Common Employers Errors

This free reference guide highlights the common errors and mistakes employers make in redundancy situations. It raises awareness and in turn helps employers implement the correct redundancy process

Individual Consultation Explained

Collective consultation is required by law, but so is individual consultation. Each and every employee who is affected by the changes needs to be consulted in a meaningful way. This demands several meetings. Our free resource document explains.

Redundancy Meetings – making them easier and more effective

Seven short tips to help ease anxieties and move conversations along at different parts of the individual consultation process. These approaches transferable to most meetings.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about this Training

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to contact our support team.

Why should you use Concrew Training?

Specialist HR, Employment Law & Compliance training provider
We reference to official Government bodies such as ACAS, ICO, EHRC
Content tailored to your policies and procedures
CPD certificates included
12 months of post-course support
UK-wide delivery
Online and face-to-face options
Open and transparent pricing

What information is available on course content?

We publish detailed course overviews for all courses. These provide indicative content based on the course learning plans. Final content is tailored to each client’s individual requirements.

What other information is available on individual courses?

Free reference guides and resources to help employers evaluate training quality and improve workplace compliance

Downloadable resources available via our website
Customer feedback and testimonials published on our website

Can you include our company policies and procedures in the training?

Yes. We actively encourage this approach. Including your policies and procedures helps demonstrate how, where, and why good practice applies within your organisation. This contextualises the learning, improves engagement, and increases the practical value of the training. There is no additional charge for incorporating your policies and procedures.

How long do Concrew Training courses last?

Standard courses: 6 hours of learning (approx. 7 hours including breaks)
Condensed 3-hour sessions available
Extended sessions or multi-day programmes available

How many people can attend each course?

Online courses: up to 15 participants
Face-to-face courses: up to 20 participants
Whole workforce awareness sessions: available for larger groups

Where does Concrew Training deliver training?

Online: via your preferred video conferencing platform (Zoom, Teams, etc.) across the UK
Face-to-face: on your premises in England, Scotland, and Wales

How much does your training cost?

Typical prices range from £800 to £2,000 excluding VAT. Final cost depends on course duration, location, number of participants, and payment terms.

Full pricing details available on our website
No hidden charges
Formal quotations remain valid for 30 days

What are your courses like?

Our courses are delivered as interactive workshops rather than traditional lectures, and typically include:

Subject specialist input
Interactive quizzes
Group discussions
Practical exercises
Real-world case studies

We incorporate your organisation’s policies and procedures wherever possible to ensure the learning is relevant, engaging, and immediately applicable.

Who delivers the training?

Training is delivered by experienced subject specialists with extensive knowledge in their field. Our trainers:

Have significant practical experience
Can answer most participant questions during the session
Provide follow-up responses for complex questions
Are skilled facilitators who make technical subjects engaging

Do you issue CPD certificates?

Yes. All participants receive a CPD certificate detailing learning hours completed and headline course content.

Who uses your training services?

We work with organisations of all sizes, including:

Large international organisations
Public sector employers
Charities and not-for-profits
SMEs and local businesses

Attendees commonly include directors, senior leaders, HR professionals, operational managers, line managers, employee representatives, and staff teams. Customer feedback and testimonials are available on our website.

Why should I book a Concrew Training course?

Our training is:

Delivered live by subject specialists
Designed for real-world application
Suitable for teams of up to 20 participants
Available face-to-face in England, Scotland, and Wales
Available online across the UK
Practical, engaging, and immediately applicable
High-quality and competitively priced

Suitable for directors, senior leaders, HR teams, operational managers, line managers, staff teams, and employee representatives.

How far in advance should we book training?

We recommend booking training 2–3 months in advance. Availability is generally good with a three-month lead time. Dates are only reserved once a booking is confirmed. Short-term bookings may be limited.

How do I book a course?

Complete our quote request form
Receive a formal quotation and provide any delivery details
Confirm your booking
Receive a formal Delivery Confirmation and “What Happens Next” guidance

Is there anything else I will need to do?

For online courses

Schedule the event on your video conferencing platform
Share joining details with attendees
Provide the trainer profile and course overview

For face-to-face courses

Book the room/venue and required equipment
Share trainer details and course overview with attendees
Print and provide handouts to the trainer prior to the session

After the course

Distribute post-course handouts and CPD certificates

How does your 12-month post-course support service work?

Email us with any training-related questions that arise following the course. We provide guidance and support relating to the training content covered.

Note: This service is not a substitute for legal advice.

What happens if I have more questions?

We’re here to help. You can contact us at any stage before, during, or after your training programme, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.