First is a memo from our O&S Learning Champion, Hilary Hallas:
Possible career development workshops at Boston Spa
It is quite a while since career development workshops were offerd to Boston Spa staff and Sarah MacEwan, Learning & Development Manager, is therefore keen to guage whether there would be any interest in these, for the first quarter of 2013.
There are three workshops:
1) What do you want from your career? (3hrs) - covers manaing personal change, making informed choices about the future, identifying work skills and strengths and knowing what support is available.
2) Applying for jobs (3hrs) - covers how to complete an application form and prepare a CV, matching skills and strengths to competencies and the Library's online application system.
3) Interview skills (4 hrs) - covers how to prepare for an interview and interview skills practice.
Its not necessary to do all three, though if anyone is doing all three, they should be done in this order.
If you are interested please email Sarah.MacEwan@bl.uk or Training Course Bookings to express an interest and go on the waiting list.
Many Thanks
Hilary
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And now an opportunity from Prospect for members:
Working in partnership with FDA and DODS Parliamentary Communications Ltd, Prospect would draw your attention to this exciting 1 day conference,Professions into Leadership Conference, 12 December 2012. It will explore the challenges and opportunities for advancement for specialists and professionals into civil service leadership roles. The standard rates are £295 plus VAT per place with a reduced rate of £250 for 4 or more bookings from same person. However, for Prospect members there is a special reduced rate which is £245 plus VAT per place with a reduced rate of £200 for 4 or more bookings from same person.For further details and to register your interest in attending visit www.professionsintoleadership.
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Your ULRs
