Career Support is provided by our specialist in-house recruitment team to help you succeed in the complex job market. This service is exclusively for ITonlinelearning students needing this service who have passed official exams and are ready to start their job search.
Along with a professional CV review and LinkedIn profile you will receive our Recruitment Pack which is packed with useful information, CV templates & guidelines, cover letters and interview preparation.
This is fun research for you to do while you are studying and before you are ready to apply for new jobs.
There are thousands of jobs advertised on job boards. Which ones are relevant to you? A hiring organisation will choose you if they think you will add the greatest value. Your value lies in your strengths, traits, skills and qualifications.
Our aim is to turn you into a highly effective jobseeker who stands out in the job market. The first step is for you to do research into the type of jobs you want to apply for and for you to answer the following questions:
It is very important to think about these questions, do research and then clearly write down these answers. This information will help you work smartly and it will help us when preparing your CV and LinkedIn profile.
Estimated time required for phase 1: 5 hours plus
Congratulations, you have now passed your official exam and are ready for step 2. Once you have passed your official exam/s, you can apply for:
In most cases, a hiring manager or HR, decides to interview you or not interview you for a job vacancy based purely on the strength or weakness of your CV or LinkedIn profile without knowing you or ever having spoken to you. It is crazy if you think about it, but that is the reality of it!
There are many great jobseekers out there who struggle to secure interviews simply because of their CV. We will provide you with a professional CV and LinkedIn profile that:
Building your brand is key to ensuring you stand out in the job market. It is important for you to take responsibility for your brand and the job-hunting process.
Estimated time required for phase 2: 5 hours plus
Now that you have qualified, have a CV and LinkedIn profile that stands out, it is time to create a plan to secure interviews in the most efficient way. In step 1 you researched the job market and jobs suitable to your strengths, skills, traits and qualifications. Now you need to plan how to apply to the jobs you have identified so you can attract the attention of hiring managers and stand out from the many applicants applying for the same role.
Putting yourself in the shoes of a busy recruiting manager who has many CVs to sift through, will help you tailor your approach to ensure:
At this stage of the process, you will also ensure:
Reasons why a company may hire you
Your qualifications will validate your skills and your dedication to your career. Qualifications also demonstrate to a company that you are eager to learn and take your career seriously. Organisations see a qualified candidate as a safer choice who is more likely to hit the ground running and be successful in the role.
In addition to qualifications, one company may hire you purely because of your traits or strengths while another organisation will hire you because of your sector background and skills. Take this into consideration when choosing which jobs to apply for.
Estimated time required for phase 3: ongoing
Your recruitment pack will provide you with interview tips. Ensure you understand the basics of mastering an interview:
Understand what it is like to be a busy line manager
Most managers are busy people that have a job to do in addition to managing a team. What do smart managers look for when they are recruiting a new member to their team? A busy manager knows he is busy and is under pressure from his boss to ensure his team delivers month in month out. Therefore, smart managers are careful when recruiting. They are going to look at the following when making a choice about hiring a new team member:
When you understand what managers look for then you will understand what questions they ask in an interview and why they ask those questions. This will help you better prepare for interviews and have a better idea of what to expect.
With our help in step 2 together with you following steps 1 to 4 diligently, you will acquire the skills needed to be an effective jobseeker who knows how to apply to jobs in the right way, can secure interviews and masters the interview process. This all takes work and effort on your part, but these are skills for life imperative for your career.
Estimated time required for phase 4: ongoing
We will revise your CV to showcase your new qualification and give you the edge when it comes to getting an interview.
Our dedicated student support team is only a phone call or email away, to answer your questions and help you prepare for exams.
Our 0% interest finance plans are fully flexible and range from six to 36 months, allowing you to enrol on your course with complete peace of mind.
We partner with the world’s leading course providers to make sure you have high-quality learning materials that will accelerate your learning.
Our expert team of career advisors undergo daily training for the latest updates and demands in the industry, to help find you the perfect role to begin your desired career.
