AI Tools for Employability and Modern Work

Use AI tools to strengthen your CV, applications, and interview preparation — while keeping your data safe and staying in control. Level: beginner · Ideal for: Adults returning to work or changing careers In-person 8-week program at Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, London W7 1PD · 8 sessions · Europe/London time zone What you will achieve Write and review CVs and cover letters with a human review checklist. Prepare STAR stories and practice interview questions with structured feedback. Apply AI in daily office tasks: email, summaries, and meeting notes. Understand GDPR and confidentiality — know what never to paste into public AI tools. Leave with a personal AI handbook tailored to your target role. What we cover Employability with AI CV and cover letter writing flows Interview preparation and STAR story development Job research and skill gap analysis Office productivity Email and document summarization Meeting notes and action lists Learning new tools with AI assistance Responsible use Fact-checking and hallucination awareness Data you should never share with AI Producing reliable outputs for employers Course structure Week 1 — AI Basics — confident first steps (Week 1 · 2 hours) Understand what AI can and cannot do before relying on it. How large language models behave Choosing tools and setting realistic expectations Your first safe commands for learning and writing Deliverable: Personal “safe use” document. Week 2 — CVs and Cover Letters (Week 2 · 2 hours) Write strong application documents that you fully own. Structuring a CV for ATS and human readers Customizing cover letters for job descriptions Checklist: accuracy, tone, and claims you can defend Deliverable: CV v2 and two cover letter templates. Week 3 — Interview Preparation (Week 3 · 2 hours) Turn experiences into confident interview answers. STAR method with real examples from your background Practicing questions for administrative, support, and digital roles Feedback cycles — improving without losing authenticity Deliverable: Interview preparation document with 8 STAR stories. Week 4 — AI for Daily Office Tasks (Week 4 · 2 hours) Accelerate emails, notes, and summaries at work. Professional email drafts that you edit before sending Meeting agendas, minutes, and action lists Summarizing lengthy documents and policies Deliverable: Office prompt templates package (5 templates). Week 5 — Research and Learning (Week 5 · 2 hours) Use AI to learn new tools without losing the fundamentals. Asking for explanations vs. complete solutions Checking sources and identifying outdated advice Building a learning plan for your target role Deliverable: Two-week skills learning plan. Week 6 — GDPR, Privacy, and Employer Trust (Week 6 · 2 hours) Keep confidential data out of public AI tools. What counts as personal or sensitive data Employer policies and shadow IT risks Writing habits before pasting anything Deliverable: Data handling flowchart for job searching and work. Week 7 — Personal AI Handbook (Week 7 · 2 hours) Build prompts and workflows for your target role. Mapping tasks in your role for AI assistance Templates colleagues or mentors can review When to escalate to a human expert Deliverable: Role-specific AI handbook (printable). Week 8 — Final Project — Employability Package (Week 8 · 2 hours) Present your complete toolkit for returning to work. Peer review of CV and cover letter Interview simulation with AI-assisted preparation (led by a human) Next steps: applications, networking, and courses Deliverable: Employability package: CV, templates, interview document. Prerequisites Comfortable sending emails and using a web browser. No prior programming or AI experience required. Delivery Eight live weekly sessions · 2 hours each · supportive pace for returners. You always review AI output before using it — we teach checking, not blind trust. Funded and referral places may be available — contact NLCRC to inquire. Full course details: https://nlcrc.co.uk/courses-back-to-work-ai-employability Location: Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, London W7 1PD Bookings and questions: nlcrc.co.uk · 020 3393 0948