If you don’t feel confident about approaching employers, then you are not alone! Employer Engagement is considered the most daunting aspect of the role by many Employment Specialists.
“We’re not hiring right now” and “we only accept online applications” are some of the answers we want to avoid when approaching employers to build relationships. This course will provide you with a toolkit to help you feel more confident about the idea of introducing yourself, your organisation and your client, in a way that feels natural and not like a salesperson.
Through this course you will learn how to prepare for potential meetings, what to say, what not to say, and improve your confidence in approaching employers.
This course is ideal for anyone supporting people with mental health conditions into employment including: Employment specialists, Supervisors, occupational therapists and vocational support workers.
The training will cover:
Planning your engagement
Developing your introduction to employers
How to use the “Three cups of tea” method effectively
How to talk about the benefits of your IPS service to employers
Overcoming stigma & objections
When and how to share personal information with employers (disclosure)
