How best to present yourself to get new work
Free workshop for creative freelance members

The date and time: May 17, 2013 10.30am to 4:30pm

The venue:

Dance City
Temple Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4BR

Tutors: Sue Walker and Muriel McClymont

Effective interview and presentation skills - whether at a formal interview or a chance meeting where there might be work at the end of it – are essential. Some find the thought of self-presentation terrifying! Others find it easier. Whatever you feel, you can always do better.


 

Apply Online by May 9, 2013

 


Workshop Content

This one-day workshop is designed to give practical advice and support to help you improve how you demonstrate your many skills and abilities to a potential employer, through both what you say and how you say it. It covers:

  • How to prepare effectively
  • How to get your message across
  • How to respond to difficult questions or challenging scenarios
  • How to match your skills to the opportunity
  • How to positively use your voice and body language
  • How to confidently present yourself and your experience

We offer lots of practice, advice and mock interviews/meetings (you define the situation that will be most helpful to you). You will receive constructive feedback, and get the chance to test-drive new responses to your dreaded questions or scenarios.

Who should attend?

Anyone who needs to present themselves effectively with the aim of making the most of every face-to-face opportunity to get more work.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, you will:

  • have gained a clearer understanding of how you come across in person and how to improve this
  • have practiced and received constructive feedback on the effectiveness of your interview or presentation technique
  • understand what you need to do to maximise the impact you make
  • know how to prepare for an interview so that you feel informed, confident and as relaxed as possible
  • be better prepared for challenging questions or scenarios – and know how you can use them to your advantage
  • have an action plan for your next steps.

How to Apply

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by May 9. You will need to register if you have not done so already.

All workshops have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date. We will let you know if your application has been successful.

Further enquiries
E: kate.w@feutraining.org
T: 07990 504 612

Business skills training
for creative freelances