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RESUME DEVELOPMENT & COVER LETTER WRITING

This workshop shows you what a good resume should look like and describes the Do’s & Don’ts of what to include and what to leave out!

  • Helps you understand what employers expect from a resume.
  • Describes why some resumes are unsuccessful.
  • Offers you free templates and clear cover letters to use in the future.
  • Gives you insights on how to get your resume noticed.
  • Explains the essential ingredients when creating your resume.
  • Aims to help increase your chances of success for securing employment.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION & PERFORMANCE COACHING

Easy to understand workshop gives you simple strategies to help you become more confident when attending an interview.

  • Tells you what employers expect from you.
  • Shows you how to develop your interview strategy – Research, plan & prepare!
  • Explains how to communicate effectively – Do’s & Don’ts
  • Describes different types of interviews- Digital, Phone, Face to Face & Assessment centres.
  • Behavioural style questions and how to answer questions

CONTEMPORARY JOB SEARCHING STRATEGIES

Easy to follow workshop gives you new ways to consider of how to secure employment in this modern era using different job searching techniques.

  • Provides you with a solid foundation to begin your modern job searching.
  • Identifies current ways of securing employment.
  • Offers you an insight into areas you may not have considered.
  • Helps you understand the role of digital profiles & job alerts.
  • Shows you how to automate your job searching strategies.
  • Gives you an understanding of what the hidden job market is.

CRAFT YOUR CAREER – CAREER PLANNING & GOAL SETTING

Easy to follow workshop is aimed at helping you find the resources you need to build the career that you want.

  • Considers the resources you will need to create a career plan.
  • Shows you where to find free advice, guidance and support with your future career goals.
  • Gives you clear goal setting methods and simple strategies to help reach goals.
  • Identifies resources to use in order to accelerate your career choices.
  • Helps you understand where to start with career transitioning.
  • Offers you insights into market trends, future growth and hidden jobs.
  • Gives you tips on how to build connections and leverage on opportunities

STARTING A BUSINESS FROM HOME – THE BASICS

Designed for prospective entrepreneurs who are interested in starting a small business from home. This workshop provides individuals with a solid foundation providing information on the elements to consider.

  • Identifies the key steps needed before launching your business.
  • Looks at the different types of insurance available and what you need
  • Helps you to understand why you should research your target market.
  • Business development tips and tricks.
  • Focusses on self-motivation at home and how to avoid the pitfalls!
  • Key Performance Indicators – (KPI’s) – Why you need them.
  • Simple financials to keep you on track
  • Office set-up – The Do’s & Don’ts

THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET

According to recent research 80-85% of all job vacancies are not advertised. This workshop aims to help participants identify how to unearth jobs in the ‘hidden’ market and ultimately increase their success of securing employment.

  • Provides you with a full understanding of what the Hidden Job Market looks like.
  • Identifies ways of finding jobs that are not currently advertised.
  • Explains how to create your ‘network of opportunity’ and maximise upon it.
  • Shows you how LinkedIn can improve your networking and job searching strategies.
  • Describes the various methods of approaching employers today and helps to consider new techniques.
  • Offers you industry insights to streamline your job searching techniques.

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Alison gave a presentation the other evening and she was fantastic! She was friendly, approachable and genuinely cared about helping businesses succeed. She shared a wealth of valuable free and low-cost resources for both start-ups and businesses looking to grow. It was clear she has a wealth of expertise. I would highly recommend connecting with or working with Alison 😊
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Alison’s guidance helped me clarify career goals, improve my resume and cover letter and approach job opportunities with more confidence. She has been supportive, insightful and genuinely a pleasure to communicate with. I highly recommend Alison to anyone looking at taking the next step in their career.
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Alison is highly knowledgeable and experienced. I attended a workshop she presented and found it very relevant and helpful.
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So helpful and an insightful event. The best two hours of my life spent with Alison. May you keep on shining ⭐️
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Alison was extremely comprehensive, with sage advice that helped me land my first teaching role.
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Ayesha Rauf
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It was a very helpful session. I got lots of different options and perspective it helped me a lot.
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Working with Aly has been an absolute game changer for me. When I first contacted Aly, I was feeling stuck and unsure about my next professional steps after a break from the workforce. Aly didn't just help me, she updated my approach, she completely reframed how I view my skills, my background and my value. Thanks to her structured guidance, strategic advice and incredible insight, I gained the clarity and confidence I need to successfully navigate this transition. Her depth of knowledge for what is available out there for training and support is rare and precious. I highly recommend Aly if you want a coach who is deeply analytical, an amazing listener and genuinely invested in your success.
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I attended Aly's "She Means Business" workshop and I have to say I got so much out of it! There was so much to talk about and I gained a lot of clarity and more confidence in talking about my small business I have started. Aly shared some incredible free and accessible resources with us, alongside her own wealth of knowledge. We had a smaller group of women which made it really easy and natural to engage with one another and get to know what we all do! Thanks so much Aly for accommodating such a great space - I hope to see you again! Many thanks Laura Wiseman
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Thank you Alison Bannister for re-igniting the fire in my belly to become a small business owner. You always find the right words to support me when I’m struggling and you have always believed in me. Thank you so much for your ongoing support and mentoring.
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Alison was a fantastic facilitator/presenter at the She Means Business course I attended, making every person in the room feel seen and heard. While she had a presentation to work through, it was Alison's personalised and adaptable approach to the content that made the session relevant and engaging for everyone. I am sure no matter what stage of your career or business you are at, that Alison's experience, wisdom and flexibility will leave you with learnings, insights and importantly - information that you can takeway and do something with! Personally, I gained some new insights (love those aha moments!), some new tools and some opportunities to access more business advice and expertise. Thank you Alison for a fabulous and successful morning at The Hub :) Joanna A.

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