The University of Northampton is running a series of free interactive webinars, hosted by its own professional careers and accredited business advisers.
These online sessions are designed to help people access resources and support to develop their skills, start or grow a business, help find employment or consider a return to education. Taking place over 4 weeks, the webinars will provide useful tips and information to consider different career options.
WEEK 1
Returning to Education
This 1 hour session explains the process of entering back into education for mature learners, beginning with Access to Higher Education diplomas, and progressing to university study. This talk is delivered by the University of Northampton’s student recruitment team, providing the most up to date advice on student
finance, university applications and higher education interviews.
Wednesday 27th January, 12pm - 1pm
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Self-awareness & Career Planning
Join this workshop to begin to understand your skills and attributes, an essential part of moving forward with your career planning.
Wednesday 27th January, 7pm - 8pm
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Demystifying Self-employment – how to start your own business
Join us for this workshop dedicated to help those thinking of starting their own business.
Saturday 30th January, 10am - 11am
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WEEK 2
Job searching and networking
Do you know where to look for vacancies and how to network online? This workshop will explore useful job sites and how to use Linked In effectively to find opportunities.
Wednesday 3rd February, 12pm - 1pm
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Basic business planning for the self-employed
A business plan is a means to guide you and anybody supporting you, about what your business is going do and how you are going to do it.
Wednesday 3rd February, 7pm - 8pm
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Returning to Education
This 1 hour session explains the process of entering back into education for mature learners, beginning with Access to Higher Education diplomas, and progressing to university study. This talk is delivered by the University of Northampton’s student recruitment team, so they can provide the most up to date advice on student finance, university applications and higher education interviews.
Saturday 6th February, 12pm - 1pm
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WEEK 3
How to find customers for your business – marketing basics
An introduction to marketing and how to develop an effective marketing plan.
Wednesday 10th February, 12pm - 1pm
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Returning to Education
This 1 hour session explains the process of entering back into education for mature learners, beginning with Access to Higher Education diplomas, and progressing to university study. This talk is delivered by the University of Northampton’s student recruitment team, so they can provide the most up to date advice on student finance, university applications and higher education interviews.
Wednesday 10th February, 7pm - 8pm
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CVs and Applications
Find out the different types of CV you can use in the UK and how to sell yourself effectively on application forms.
Saturday 13th February, 12pm - 1pm
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WEEK 4
Returning to Education
This 1 hour session explains the process of entering back into education for mature learners, beginning with Access to Higher Education diplomas, and progressing to university study. This talk is delivered by the University of Northampton’s student recruitment team, so we can provide the most up to date advice on student finance, university applications and higher education interviews.
Wednesday 17th February, 12pm - 1pm
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Interview Skills
This workshop will give you an understanding of the types of questions you might get asked at a recruitment interview and an opportunity to practise answering them.
Wednesday 17th February, 7pm - 8pm
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Finance for start-up businesses
A review of alternative funding options for new businesses.
Saturday 20th Feb, 12pm - 1pm
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To find out more information please contact [email protected].