FutureLearn - Employability Skills Development

Free online resources for improving employability skills.

Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself

Thinking about a career change? Identify your key strengths and professional skills, and learn how to sell them and yourself.
Time commitment: 3 hours a week for 2 weeks.

Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/career-smart-sell-yourself

How to Succeed at: Writing Applications

This free three week course will help you produce a perfect CV, application and online profile when applying for a job or course.
Time commitment: 3 hours a week for 3 weeks

Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/writing-applications

How to Succeed at: Interviews

This free three week course provides the tools you need to succeed at interviews and land your dream job or course place.
Time commitment: 3 hours a week for 3 weeks.

Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/interviews

Learn New Soft Skills

Soft skills are skills that help you work well with others, they're vital in today's workplace. Whether you want to improve your communication skills, think more creatively or learn how to lead, find a soft skills course to help you get ahead at work.

Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/career-advice/soft-and-employability-skills

Related resources

Dyslexia GuideDyslexia Guide This guide is designed to help Union Learning Reps support and signpost people in the workplace who may have dyslexia, and to encourage them to contact relevant organisations that can provide the expertise required.

Scottish Union Learning Webinars Scottish Union Learning's webinar sessions, hosted on the Crowdcast platform.

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