Why join this Virtual Experience?
Work-readiness skills are the behavioural skills that enable students to transition effectively into the world of work, and to rapidly add value to their organisations.
Rate My Placement are offering a range of free virtual experiences which are designed to arm you specifically with the work-readiness skills that will help you to navigate these challenging times, and empower you to thrive as you seek and secure placements, internships and graduate roles.
This programme is self-paced. It takes 4-5 hours to complete this Virtual Experience.
What will you do in this Work Ready Virtual Experience?
1. Wellbeing and resilience under lockdown.
In this Virtual Experience you will have the opportunity to build valuable skills to protect and enhance your wellbeing and resilience. You will learn to adopt positive mindsets and habits will be essential in order to thrive and sustain performance. By completing this programme, you will learn how to demonstrate resilience – the optimism to continue when you’ve experienced difficulties – no matter what comes your way.
2. Virtual First Impressions
In this Virtual Experience you will have the opportunity to practice bringing your most optimistic and proactive self to limited interactions, and learn to ensure you are heard, but that you do not dominate virtual meetings. By completing this programme, you will create a solid foundation and perspective on how to develop a memorable and positive first impression and a sought-after personal brand via a remote setting, which will last.
3. Remote Networking
In a virtual and remote working environment, the rules and methods of networking have become more complex. In this Virtual Experience you will learn top tips for how to network effectively in a virtual context. By completing this programme, you will have the opportunity to pre-plan your virtual networking strategy and be able to maximise every connection you make.
Benefits
Earn a Certificate
When you complete the Work Ready Virtual Experience, you’ll earn a personalised completion certificate to share with prospective employers and your professional network.
Set yourself up for success
Build the confidence and practical skills that employers are looking for.
Do it in your own time
Fit the Work Ready Virtual Experience in with your busy schedule. Learn at your own pace and reach your personal goals.
Make your CV and LinkedIn stand out
You’ll be able to include this experience on your CV and LinkedIn profile. Demonstrate that you’re ambitious, hardworking and have developed valuable practical skills.
Leverage this experience in interviews
Next time you walk into an interview, you’ll be job ready with practical skills and experience.
Be shortlisted for exclusive opportunities
Upon completion, you’ll be entered into an exclusive pool where RMP/DBL will reach out with opportunities for networking events, mentoring programmes and stacks more.