We are often asked if we offer courses outside of London so we're very pleased to be able to offer a new medium of training to the network in 2009 which will enable people from all over the country and even further to participate in our training courses.
A webinar (short for web-based seminar) is a presentation or workshop that is transmitted over the web. The benefit of webinars over telephone conferences is that as well as hearing the discussion, participants can see visual aids and presentations and download handouts. A key feature of a webinar is that it is interactive, so people can give, receive and discuss information.
The best thing about a webinar is that you can be anywhere, as long as you are in front of a computer with web access. You don't have to be in London or even the UK, you can call in or Skype from anywhere in the world.
We're working with the "IT Girls coach" Krissy Jackson, who will present the sessions and chair a question and answer session at the end. Please see below for the dates of the sessions Krissy will be running for us.
Webinar Topics
Networking Series
This webinar has now taken place, however you can still pay to receive the recordings and PowerPoint presentations
Cost: £20 + VAT each or **Special Offer - all three for £50 (+ VAT) **
Click here to download the Booking Form
Please note: You can participate in one, two or all three of the webinars, and don't worry if you can't make the live webinars, we'll also be recording them so you can listen in your free time.
How to Network Your Way to the Top!!!
If you are frustrated by the old boys club, have been devastated when someone from outside your company got a position that you had applied for internally, because, it seems they knew the bosses, or you know on one hand that networking is important, but on the other you find yourself wasting a lot of time on it with no perceivable benefits, then the following course is definitely for you.
Remember the old saying "it's not what you know it's who you know"? Well in this competitive age the rule has never been more true. If the thought of networking makes you cringe you will love this informative course which will teach you, not only why networking is essential for YOU - but also that networking is not a "one hat fits all" approach. There is a specific method to suit every kind of person, even introverts!
If networking has not worked for you up until this point, this series is going to help you understand why, and provide you with a networking plan that is guaranteed to work for you in the future, while saving time and energy in the process.
Not convinced this course is for you?
Think about the following statistics:
1. Research has found that networking accounts for at least 60% percent of all jobs landed and the figures are said to rise as high as 90% for positions at the executive level.
2. Career experts say that the vast majority of job openings are never advertised or publicly announced, but filled through word-of-mouth or networking, known as the "hidden job market." The likelihood of a job opening not being advertised at all increases with the level of the job.
Can you afford not to be a successful networker?
In this series we will cover three different networking arenas:
- Live networking
- Online Networking
- Inner Circle networking
You will be taught the rules for succeeding in each arena and it will become clear to you which one best suits your personality and should be your main point of focus.
Part 1. Live networking - Wednesday 7th October
- Who you need to network with and how to find these people
- How to develop an effective networking strategy that is time efficient
- How to work a live networking event for best results
- What to do after a live networking event
- How to find and maintain a minimum of 50 useful, active contacts in the next 12 months
Part 2. Online Networking - Wednesday 21st October
- How to develop a useful time efficient plan for networking online
- How to put together a profile that will make you stand out from the crowd
- How to make the most of posting on targeted networks
- How to grow your network and keep it engaged
- How to get your networking contacts to promote you
Part 3. Inner Circle networking - Wednesday 4th November
~ The most efficient and underrated networking strategy of them all
- How to become the head of your own networking circle
- How to extend your inner circle of useful contacts
- How to mobilize your network
- Tips for making your network connect with you
- The importance of having clear objective in an inner circle network.
At the end of this 3 part course you will have a clear networking strategy that is in tune with your personality.
- You will no longer waste time and energy on inefficient networking
- You will know who your target network is and how to find them
- You will employ techniques which keep you top of mind with your network
- You will have a plan and a strategy for increasing your useful network by at least 50 people over the next 12 months.
NOTE: The Information provided in each part of this course will not be repeated session to session, so it is highly recommended that you attend all three parts. Although certain networking arenas might not suit your personality type, there will be plenty of information pertinent to the growth of your personal network in each session.
Planning your exit
This webinar has now taken place, but you can access the free recording here.
Cost: ONE TIME ONLY FREE OFFER!
Everyone needs an exit strategy! According to a recent poll conducted by CareerPath.com, 40% of the 1,400 workers surveyed said that they planned to change jobs within a year, of this group only around 20% had an exit strategy.
Whether you love your job, you’d like to leave for better opportunities or simply because your job is not working for you – we can help so that if/when the time comes to look for greener pastures the transition will be a lot less painful, perhaps even enjoyable if you get a strategy in place now.
This presentation will cover:
• Why everyone needs an exit strategy even if they love their current job
• Tips for keeping up with industry trends
• Effortless weekly maintenance checks that will make your CV stand out
• How having an exit strategy can help you improve your career path
• The importance of your performance contract
• Networking tips that will have people coming to you with job offers
To listen to the free webinar please click here.
Further information about writing your online CV can be found here.
Come out from the shadows and become the office star!
This webinar has now taken place, however you can still pay to receive the recording and PowerPoint presentation
Cost: £20 + VAT
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Simple and effective steps to develop your confidence in the office and be viewed as a valuable member of your team!
Do you sometimes feel like you are the office mouse? Do you worry that you are not taken seriously at work, are you afraid to speak out when the situation calls, do you lie in bed at night kicking yourself for being so timid? If you WISH you could be more confident then this course is for you!
How you are perceived goes a long way to how well you will do in your chosen career. Developing your confidence will enable you to achieve career success that right now you dare not even dream about.
This presentation will cover:
• The art of re-invention – simple enjoyable steps to a new, confident you.
• Even when you are not in the office your desk gives away more secrets than you could possibly imagine. Learn how to get it to whisper the right information!
• What to do if you feel you are not being taken seriously, or feel left out at work.
• Easy to follow steps for training others to see you in the way you want to be perceived in your working environment.
• …and finally we will share the six simple words that will motivate you every time!
Interview strategies that get great jobs!
This webinar has now taken place, however you can still pay to receive the recording and PowerPoint presentation
Cost: £20 + VAT
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Job interviews have a lot in common with first dates. We all want to be in that perfect relationship or have that perfect job. The trouble with both is that people often work themselves up so much before the event that they can’t be objective while in the situation. They try too hard, get nervous, act in ways that are out of character and in their desperation to get to second base, don’t take the time to ask questions and make observations about the other person that will help them decide if what is on offer is a good fit for both parties.
The good news is that after going through this coaching session, clients have reported that they were relaxed and that their interviews were actually fun! We will share mistakes people make when going for interviews and even a couple of great strategies for turning the interview around and putting you in the position of power.
This presentation will cover:
• Preparation you should do before going for an interview
• Learn how to “work” an interview
• Questions you should ask the interviewer
• How to make a great impression AND enjoy your interview
• The most important thing an interviewee must remember when sitting in an interview
Pre-promotional strategies that work!
This webinar has now taken place, however you can still pay to receive the recording and PowerPoint presentation
Cost: £20 + VAT
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When vying for an internal promotion what you do in the three to six months preceding your interview will make all the difference to its outcome. And the suggestions we make for making changes in your current work habits might surprise you!
Who are you?
What makes you unique?
Who do you work best for/with?
Have you planned a route to follow?
Are you adapting, learning and growing?
…or are you chasing your tail as you try to figure out what others want from you?
This presentation will cover:
• What to do if you have been passed over for a promotion
• Why you should be thinking about your promotions six months before you even apply for them
• Getting your “estate” in order
• Clearing current tolerations effortlessly
• How to make your appearance work for you
• Why you should go to work with the perspective that your boss works for you
• 10 Strategies which will get you promoted effortlessly and regularly
If you have any questions or would like to attend or purchase any of these webinars, please email Sarah Lilley at slilley@womenin.co.uk or call 020 7422 9213 - many thanks.
