Career Development Programmes

The FOCUS Career Development Programmes (CDP) are designed to help our members gain the right tools to become competitive in the UK job market.

Career Support

We offer 3 different packages depending on individual situation and objectives, listed below.

1) Job Seekers

This programme is designed for individuals looking to kickstart their
career journey. It includes one-on-one coaching sessions, CV review, interview preparation, and personalised career advice to help you
identify your strengths, set goals, and create a strategic plan for career
advancement.

HOW IT WORKS
1 Book your two “Knowhow60” coaching sessions with a career expert.
Delivery: virtual / 2 x 60 minutes
2 Kick-start your job search with “100 conversations” challenge.
Delivery: action plan
3 Take the Everything DiSC Assessment and learn how to adapt your executive presence and communication style.
Delivery: on-line / 20 minutes

WHAT YOU GET
– CV & Cover Letter – UK Tips
– Best Interview Strategies
– Strong Elevator Pitch
– Do’s and Don’ts in Job Search
– Psychometric Test
– Introductions to Recruiters

2) Thrive at work

This transformative personalised learning experience is specifically
crafted for individuals who have recently moved to the UK with a
company.
It caters to those who are navigating a new job and are seeking effective
strategies to make a lasting impression in their roles.
The programme aims to assist participants in achieving success by
building positive relationships with colleagues and direct reports.

HOW IT WORKS

1 Take the Everything DiSC Assessment and learn how to adapt your executive presence and communication style.
Delivery: on-line / 20 minutes
2 Book your one-on-one two “Knowhow60” coaching sessions with a career expert.
Delivery: virtual / 2 x 60 minutes
3 Kick-start your job career progression path.

Delivery: action plan

WHAT YOU GET
– Learn How To Adapt Your Communication Style to Succeed in Your New Job in the UK.
– Acquire Confident Executive Presence
– Find Strategies on How To Positively
– Influence Others
– Do’s and Don’ts in Doing Business in the UK
– Award Winning Psychometric Test

WHAT IS KNOWHOW 60

Benefit from a dedicated 60-minute session of personalised career guidance provided by our team of experts. We will address your top priorities and pressing issues. This will encompass refining your unique management and leadership approach, cultivating a commanding executive presence with confidence, formulating strategies to stand out in your current role, and fostering the advancement of
your career within the UK context.

3) Career Change

Are you contemplating a career change?
This personalised coaching experience is designed for individuals who are ready to embark on a new career journey.
The aim is to offer you clarity and direction as you take your next steps.
This programme will help you uncover your strengths, pinpoint areas for development, set attainable goals, and create a strategic plan to kick start your exciting new career path and enhance your professional journey.

HOW IT WORKS
1 Take the Everything DiSC Assessment and learn how to adapt your executive presence to win at the interview in the UK.
Delivery: on-line / 20 minutes
2 Book your two “Knowhow60” coaching sessions with a career expert.
Delivery: virtual / 2 x 60 minutes
3 Kick-start your career change.
Delivery: action plan

WHAT YOU GET
Learn How To Adapt Your Communication Style to Succeed
in Your New Job in the UK.
Acquire Confident Executive Presence
Find Strategies on How To Positively
Influence Others
Do’s and Don’ts in Doing Business
in the UK
Award Winning Psychometric Test

WHAT IS KNOWHOW 60

Receive 60 minutes of personalised career guidance from our experts. This session will focus on your top priorities and pressing issues, This will encompass refining your unique management and leadership approach, cultivating a commanding executive presence with confidence, formulating strategies to stand
out in your current role, and fostering the advancement of your career within the UK context.

Available for one person per membership.

 

Career Seminars

We offer throughout the year seminars/webinars presented by different professionals on a broad range of topics of interest to job seekers. Visit our events page for an updated list of upcoming seminars/webinars.

Additional Coaching Sessions

Personalised service for those who want individual coaching and/or those who desire additional assistance following the Career Workshops. Offered throughout the year at an additional fee, our coaching sessions are tailored to meet individual needs. Coaching topics could include:

  • Career Change
  • Cultural Coaching
  • CV Assistance
  • Mock Interview
  • Repatriation Coaching

Our Members

Our members are international professionals and their families. We soften their landing so they have a successful time in the UK.