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FREE Online Employment Essentials Courses

Date Published: 06/06/2025

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Empower Your Career with Free Online Employment Essentials Courses from Kent Adult Education

Are you currently looking for a job or thinking of applying for a new role or maybe you know someone who is?

Our FREE* Employment Essentials courses delivered online can help you on your next job hunt, providing you with skills and information to help you be your best self and stand out from the crowd.

We offer a range of FREE* online Employment Essentials courses which can help you if you are looking for a new job or if you want to progress in your career. These courses will support you with gaining skills to help you in your job or next interview. During our Employment Essentials courses you can explore strategies to build your confidence at work, understand what transferable skills you have and how these can help inform decision making and applications, understand what makes a great personal profile and how to tailor your CV to each job application, find out how social media and online resources can help you with your job searches and more. Our tutors can also support you with interview preparation and the differences between an online interview compared to a face-to-face interview and also introduce ways to help you stay positive while searching for a job.

*Subject to eligibility criteria.

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Why Choose Free Online Employment Essentials Courses?

The Employment Essentials courses are designed to address various aspects of the job search and career development process. Here are some key reasons why these courses are beneficial:

Accessibility: The courses are delivered in real-time, online, making them accessible to anyone with an internet connection.

Cost-Free: These courses are free of charge, subject to eligibility criteria.

Comprehensive Content: The courses cover a wide range of topics from CV writing and interview preparation to digital skills and confidence building. This holistic approach ensures that learners are well-equipped to tackle various challenges in their job search.

Expert Guidance: The courses are led by experienced tutors who provide personalised support and insights. This expert guidance helps learner navigate the complexities of the job market and develop effective strategies for success.

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Employment Essentials Courses

Kent Adult Education's Employment Essentials courses are diverse and cater to different aspects of career development. Here are some of the key courses available:

Staying Positive While Job Searching Discover ways to stay positive and perform at your best while job hunting. Explore areas that range from self-care and keeping healthy, to new ways of developing skills and confidence.

Personal Power and Confidence Engage with your most confident, successful self and explore strategies to build confidence. Revisit past successes to boost self-belief.

Uncover Your Genius - Transferable Skills What do you love? What sets you apart? What makes you unique? Use mind maps to identify your skills, strengths, values and job-specific needs to guide decision-making and applications. Learn how to change roles while leveraging past experience.

Personal Profiles and Tailored CVs Learn what makes a strong personal profile and how to tailor your CV for each application using job descriptions effectively.

Hunt Those Hidden Job Markets - Find the Job for You Use social media and online tools to uncover hidden job opportunities. Explore agency work and how to access unadvertised roles.

Digital Skills and Psychometric Tests: How to Ace That Video Interview Understand digital assessments like psychometric tests and gain tips to succeed in video interviews.

Skills In Action: Interview Practice Build confidence by practicing common interview questions. Learn strategies for making a strong first impression and managing interview stress.

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How to Enrol

Enrolling in the Free Online Employment Essentials courses is straightforward. Browse our upcoming courses via the link below, and click 'Find out more' for more information about the course. You can then enrol via our website by pressing 'Enrol now' or alternatively call our Learner Experience team on 03000 41 22 22 who will be able to enrol you on your course.

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Having been out of work for a few months I came across the Employment Essentials on the KAE website and decided to refresh my job application skills and to help me find work. I am so thankful that I did as it was much more than I expected. The motivational aspect of it, greatly improved my confidence and wellbeing.
It was reassuring to be in a classroom with people in the same boat as it is often easy to think that you are the only one when dealing with a situation in life. You can share your fears and insecurities with one another, and share ideas, which is where Fiona's classes came in as a refreshing take on job searching. The mind-mapping, meditation practice, reframing and self-care aspects all go together with Cara's practical job searching classes - CV writing, Hidden Job Market and Interview Techniques etc, and helps you to take a more positive approach.
You will have good days and bad days, but consistency is key. I am so grateful to Fiona and Cara, and to Kent Adult Education for the opportunity and the journey it took me on. The workshops greatly improved my confidence and made me feel hopeful about all the opportunities available to me and as a result, I got a job with the organisation I wanted!

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Kent Adult Education's Free Online Employment Essentials courses are a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their employability and career prospects. These courses offer comprehensive content, expert guidance and flexible learning options, making professional development accessible to all. Whether you're seeking a new job, considering a career change or aiming to boost your skills, these courses can support your journey and help you achieve your goals.