Employability Skills Training for Jobseekers from Diverse Backgrounds
- Maud Vanhoutte
- Mar 4, 2016
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 30
Getting a job is important; maintaining and excelling in employment is crucial.
Last updates: April, 2025
Our employability and career support training is designed to help candidates facing employment challenges develop the practical skills and confidence needed to enter or re-enter the workforce successfully.
We support people from all walks of life – including culturally diverse communities, people with disability, those affected by domestic violence, and individuals rebuilding after long-term unemployment.
This training is part of our life and social skills development offering, tailored to ensure no one is left behind.
Participants will learn the skills necessary for effective employment, including mastering key communication skills—both verbal and non-verbal—and the essential techniques for acing interview processes.
Participants will also gain insights into essential aspects of career development, including:
resume writing,
cover letter crafting,
professional networking strategies.
Additionally, they will learn techniques for managing workplace stress, fostering resilience, and maintaining a positive mindset amidst challenges. Our workshop emphasises practical application, providing hands-on exercises, role-playing scenarios, and personalised feedback to enhance learning and skill acquisition.
Our workshops content is meticulously tailored to fit the unique knowledge and skill sets of each participant, ensuring maximum relevance and impact.
What Is Covered In The Employability Skills Training Programs?
Our programs blend job-readiness training with confidence-building, communication, and personal development. We support candidates facing employment challenges to:
Structure your career goals
Clarify your career vision. Identify your immediate and medium-term goals, and determine what steps you need to take to achieve them.
Assess your current situation and skill set
Evaluate your existing skills and compare them to those required for your target role, identifying any gaps and the actions needed to bridge them.
Highlight your competencies and strengths
Recognise and emphasise your key strengths, using them to boost your self-confidence and position yourself effectively in the professional world.
Understand first impressions and the importance of effective communication
Master the art of making positive first impressions, ensuring that your communication—both verbal and non-verbal—reflects professionalism.
Master personal presentation with styling tips and body language techniques
Learn how to present yourself through your appearance and body language, creating a lasting and confident impression in any setting.
Develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Enhance your ability to communicate with clarity and confidence, both through speech and body language, to ensure professionalism in all interactions.
Craft a clear personal introduction and share your career story with ease
Prepare an engaging and memorable personal introduction that effectively communicates your professional journey and goals.
Get familiar with the interview process and each of its steps
Understand the interview process from start to finish, and prepare yourself for each stage with confidence.
Prepare for interview questions and craft answers that showcase your potential
Anticipate common interview questions, crafting thoughtful responses that highlight your strengths and potential contributions.
Study resume and cover letter essentials
Learn how to structure your resume and cover letter to showcase your skills, experience, and value with clarity and professionalism.
Receive constructive feedback on your CV, LinkedIn, and job application strategy
Get expert feedback to refine your CV, LinkedIn profile, and job applications, ensuring they reflect your best qualities and attract attention.
Learn digital literacy for navigating job boards, applications, and LinkedIn
Enhance your digital skills to efficiently navigate job boards, online applications, and LinkedIn, ensuring you're fully prepared to apply for opportunities.
Discover stress management and resilience strategies
Learn practical techniques for managing stress and building resilience, ensuring you stay calm and focused during setbacks and challenges.
Reflect on your identity and culture to uncover strengths you can bring to your next role
Explore how your unique background and personal experiences can be assets in the workplace, and use them to your advantage.
Understand workplace guidelines and professional expectations
Gain a clear understanding of workplace norms, expectations, and professional conduct, ensuring you can integrate smoothly into any environment.
Set realistic short and long-term goals to map your career path
Establish clear, actionable goals for both the short and long term, providing a roadmap for your career progression.
Create a personal contract to track your growth and progress
Develop a personal contract to monitor your career growth, setting clear benchmarks to track progress and stay accountable to your goals.
Who Are The Employability Skills Training Workshops For?
We deliver flexible, culturally safe employability training for:
Students and school leavers
Young graduates navigating their first job hunt
People living with disabilities
Refugees and people seeking asylum
Women affected by domestic violence returning to work
Long-term unemployed individuals
Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
People exiting the justice system
In short, any job seeker facing employment barriers! We work closely with councils, not-for-profits, training providers, and community organisations to customise delivery and ensure high engagement.
How Are The Employability Skills Short Courses Delivered?
Small group workshops or one-on-one coaching
Delivered online or in-person
Flexible scheduling to align with school timetables, job agency requirements or NDIS plans
Tailored content to suit the needs of each participant cohort
Culturally safe and trauma-informed delivery
Our workshop content is interactive and engaging. We use:
Real-life scenarios
Role-playing
Visual aids and videos
Hands-on practice
Feedback and coaching
Group discussion and peer learning
Outcomes
Participants walk away with more than just a better CV. They leave with:
Greater self-confidence
Improved job readiness
Practical tools to navigate the workforce
Communication strategies for interviews and the workplace
A clearer sense of their strengths, goals and next steps
Many participants go on to secure employment, re-engage with study or take their first steps towards independence and financial stability.
Practical Information
At New Reflections, our training is as flexible as your needs. We offer:
Individual support or group workshops
90-minute sessions up to full 2-day programs
Online or in-person delivery
Tailored content for employment agencies, local councils, schools, community organisations and support providers
Want to bring this program to your community?
We would love to support your learners or clients. Contact us for a tailored proposal.
