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Customer Service Essentials 1 Day Training in Slough

This course is for anyone wishing to understand their strengths and development areas and those who are seeking assistance to progress their careers and convey their abilities confidently.

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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Marilia Savvides founded The Plot Agency in 2024. She began her career in publishing at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, where she spent eight years, first as International Rights Agent, and later as Literary Agent, building her own list of authors. In 2019, she joined 42MP, where she worked as Literary Agent for four years, helping to launch and set up the Book Division. She is particularly interested in fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership. She is often drawn to darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story, from immersive book club novels with a splash of suspense, crime and thrillers, accessible horror, and speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories. She also adores smart, witty contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry. In the thriller, crime and mystery space she is interested in most areas, except military thrillers and organised crime/ mafia / mob stories. Big hooks and clever set ups are a big bonus! She adores Karin Slaughter (especially her standalone novels) and Gillian Flynn. In the book club / reading group space, she’s particularly drawn to fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, and absolutely fell in love with Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, both for the incredible voice, and the exquisite use of structure and time. Complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists (like Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry or Bernadette in Where D’You Go Bernadette), long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions, are all themes she finds herself drawn to. In the horror space, she’s a sucker for amazing female-centric stories in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails. She wants to get lost in a world that feels within reach of ours. In the speculative and dystopian spaces, she’s interested in genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society. She loves Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and also adored The Leftovers, Station Eleven, Wanderers, and The Power. The what-ifs of life and fiction fascinate her. In the grounded sci-fi space, she’d love to find a smart, immersive, and accessible story like The Martian. She doesn’t represent fantasy or romantasy. In regards to sci-fi, unless it’s very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience, it’s not for her. In the romance space, she’s particularly drawn to smart, complex and witty characters, where the chemistry is jumping off the page. She loves contemporary settings and all the tropes, though the voice and characters must come first to make the reading experience fully immersive. She wants to be cackling, and rooting for the characters with all her heart. She is very hands-on editorially, and loves working with her authors to shape their manuscripts, and brainstorm ideas. The best part of the job is discovering debut authors, and helping them find a home for their books. Marilia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Marilia is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 17th February 2025

Throughout this career planning course, comprehensive career development guidelines will help you achieve your desired career goal.

Unlock your path to career success with our comprehensive 'Job Search Skills for Career Success' course. Master CV crafting, job search strategies, LinkedIn leverage, effective applications, interview preparation, and negotiation techniques tailored for the dynamic UK job market. Elevate your professional journey with expert guidance and personalized insights. Start your success story today!

Customer Service Essentials 1 Day Training in Worcester

 Do you want to be able to develop your skills and at the same have a career growth? If so, then this course will be perfect for you and your needs. Description: Do you always feel burned out because of work? Are you feeling that you are stuck with your work and being burdened by it? If you are feeling like this, then this course will help you learn the necessary skills you need for career development. You will also be educated on the skills where you need improvement and help you taking assessment tests for your chosen career. This course will also help you in getting help through mentoring and taking online and offline classes. This course will also teach you valuable life lessons and the importance of esteem for career development. Who is the course for? Professionals or anyone who helps people with their dilemmas in career development. People who have an interest in developing their career developing skills. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: The Career Developing Skills would be beneficial for the following careers: Career Coaches Human Resource Specialist Human Resource Managers Life Coaches Managers Mentors Top Executives. Career Developing Skills Introduction 00:15:00 Ways To Improve Your Performance At Work 00:30:00 Career Aptitude Tests And Career Assessments 00:30:00 Get Mentoring 01:00:00 Importance Of Online Courses 00:30:00 Advantages To Take Offline Courses 00:30:00 Benefits Of Life Lessons 00:30:00 Self Esteem 01:00:00 Professional CV & Resume Writing Techniques INTRODUCTION 00:15:00 EFFECTIVE RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING 00:30:00 THE PURPOSE OF YOUR RESUME 01:00:00 RESUME PRESENTATION IS THE KEY 01:00:00 WOW THE EMPLOYER 01:00:00 ELEMENTS OF A RESUME THAT WILL IMPRESS 01:00:00 WRITING YOUR OBJECTIVE 01:00:00 WRITING YOUR SUMMARY 01:00:00 WRITING THE SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS SECTION 01:00:00 RESUME FORMATTING 01:00:00 WRITING AN ELECTRONIC RESUME 01:00:00 PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD 00:15:00 YOUR RESUME - A WORK OF ART 01:00:00 WRITING THE HISTORY/ EXPERIENCE SECTION 01:00:00 WRITING YOUR EDUCATION SECTION 01:00:00 WRITING A PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS SECTION 00:15:00 WRITING A PUBLICATIONS and PERSONAL INTERESTS SECTION 01:00:00 WRITING A REFERENCES SECTION 00:30:00 YOUR RESUME - A WORK OF ART 01:00:00 DO NOT PUT IN YOUR RESUME 00:15:00 A VARIETY OF RESUME SAMPLES 00:30:00 THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING COVER LETTERS 01:00:00 COVER LETTER OUTLINE: HOW TO WRITE A GOOD COVER LETTER 01:00:00 KEY PHRASES TO BE USED IN YOUR COVER LETTER 00:15:00 COVER LETTER SAMPLE 01:00:00 BASIC COVER LETTER TEMPLATE EXAMPLE 00:30:00 CONCLUSION 00:15:00 How to Face an Interview Successfully Importance of Knowing The Tips And Tricks for Interviews 00:15:00 The Different Types of Interviews 01:00:00 Skill Building to Crack Interviews 00:15:00 Tools and Miscellaneous You Need To Have 00:15:00 The Perfect 'Resume' - Significance and Importance 00:30:00 Preparing Properly for an Interview 00:30:00 What Role Does Appearance Play? 00:30:00 Tips To Gear Up - Pre-Interview 00:30:00 Modern Tips By Interview Experts 00:30:00 Microsoft Word Module One - Getting Started 00:30:00 Module Two - Opening 01:00:00 Module Three - Working with the Interface 01:00:00 Module Four - Your First Document 01:00:00 Module Five - Basic Editing Tasks 01:00:00 Module Six - Basic Formatting Tasks 01:00:00 Module Seven - Formatting Paragraphs 01:00:00 Module Eight - Advanced Formatting Tasks 01:00:00 Module Nine - Working with Styles 01:00:00 Module Ten - Formatting the Page 01:00:00 Module Eleven - Sharing Your Document 01:00:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 00:30:00 Microsoft PowerPoint Module One - Getting Started 00:30:00 Module Two - Opening PowerPoint 01:00:00 Module Three - Working with the Interface 01:00:00 Module Four - Your First Presentation 01:00:00 Module Five - Working with Text 01:00:00 Module Six - Formatting Text and Paragraphs 01:00:00 Module Seven - Adding Pictures 01:00:00 Module Eight - Advanced Formatting Tasks 01:00:00 Module Nine - Working with Transitions and Animations 01:00:00 Module Ten - Setting Up Your Slide Show 01:00:00 Module Eleven - Showtime! 01:00:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 00:30:00 Microsoft Excel Module One - Getting Started 00:30:00 Module Two - Opening Excel 01:00:00 Module Three - Working with the Interface 01:00:00 Module Four - Your First Worksheet 01:00:00 Module Five - Viewing Excel Data 01:00:00 Module Six - Building Formulas 01:00:00 Module Seven - Using Excel Functions 01:00:00 Module Eight - Using Quick Analysis 01:00:00 Module Nine - Formatting Your Data 01:00:00 Module Ten - Using Styles, Themes, and Effects 01:00:00 Module Eleven - Printing and Sharing Your Workbook 01:00:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 01:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Career Developing Skills 00:30:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Career Developing Skills 00:30:00