Events and workshops
We host a number of events and to help you look for work and apply for jobs. You will also find details of events, online workshops and webinars from various providers on this page.
Mercato Metropolitano recruitment information sessions
Mercato Metropolitano is coming to Ilford ! (MM) has their flagship food market at Elephant & Castle with their first sustainable and inclusive community market with an Italian soul. Mercato Metropolitano is a playground for food lovers and artisan food producers to meet, talk, relax, shop, eat and share a meal.
MM will transform Redbridge Town Hall car-park to a covered food market promoting fresh food from local growers and encouraging social enterprise with start-up food and beverage businesses.
Want to hear more about the job opportunities available at MM Ilford?
Book onto one of the online information sessions on recruitment opportunities with Mercato Metropolitano:
- Wednesday 28 July at 10.00am
- Wednesday 25 August at 10.00am
The 45 minute information session led by MM will explain the MM ethos, will cover the range of roles that will be available in Ilford and how the application process will work.
To book your place email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk or call 020 8708 2298 and state which date you wish to book onto.
Candidates must be aged 18 and over and be a Redbridge resident to attend these sessions.
How to effectively complete application forms
Wednesday 4 August from 10.00am-11.00am via Microsoft Teams.
Looking at the application-writing process, this workshop gives learners the opportunity to approach application forms with confidence. The workshop covers effective ways to answer application questions as well as advice on submitting CVs and Cover Letters.
To book onto the session please call 020 8708 2298 or email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
Preparing for virtual interviews
Wednesday 18 August from 10.00am- 11.00am via Microsoft Teams.
This session is dedicated to supporting individuals perform in virtual and pre-recorded interviews. This includes guidance and suggestions on preparing effectively, using technology, building rapport and delivering a confident interview.
To book onto the session please call 020 8708 2298 or email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
Goal setting & resilience
Wednesday 1 September 10.00am-11.00 via Microsoft Teams
This workshop aims to help learners establish their long-term goals and identify routes to success by addressing themes of resilience and planning, as well as practical advice, like how to track job applications and construct vision boards.
To book onto the session please call 020 8708 2298 or email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
Using interview feedback to support future job interviews
Wednesday 15 September 10.00am-11.00am via Microsoft Teams
This session is focused on the importance of interviews as a life skills, and as such learning from them with a growth mind-set. This includes sharing tools for self-reflection and review, learning from both positive and negative experiences to support continuous improvement and carrying lessons learned forward to support future interviews.
To book onto the session please call 020 8708 2298 or email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
Online and telephone interviews
Wednesday 6 October 10.00am-11.00am via Microsoft Teams
This workshop aims to cover the basics of telephone and video interviews and offer some useful tips on how to best present yourself through the screen.
To book onto the session please call 020 8708 2298 or email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
In depth CV writing
Wednesday 20 October 10.00am-11.00am via Microsoft Teams
This session provides details support to writing CVs and working through an easy to follow toolkit to support any individual with any background to present themselves well. This includes definitions and examples of addressing 4 key themes; tone, structure, content and accuracy and we share a takeaway toolkit for all attendees.
To book onto the session please call 020 8708 2298 or email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
Introduction to LinkedIn
Wednesday 3 November 10.00am-11.00am via Microsoft Teams
A short introduction to LinkedIn covering its features as a professional profile, social network and job-searching tool.
To book onto the session please call 020 8708 2298 or email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
Virtual interviews
Wednesday 17 November 10.00am-11.00am via Microsoft Teams
This session is dedicated to supporting individuals perform in virtual and pre-recorded interviews. This includes guidance and suggestions on preparing effectively, using technology, building rapport and delivering a confident interview.
To book onto the session please call 020 8708 2298 or email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
Using interview feedback to support future job interviews
Wednesday 15 December 10.00am-11.00am via Microsoft Teams
This session is focused on the importance of interviews as a life skills, and as such learning from them with a growth mind-set. This includes sharing tools for self-reflection and review, learning from both positive and negative experiences to support continuous improvement and carrying lessons learned forward to support future interviews.
To book onto the session please call 020 8708 2298 or email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
Contact us
Contact us on email workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk or call 020 8708 2298.