Following on from last month’s list of must-attend remote events for jobseekers, we’ve got another carefully curated list to help you smash your job hunt in December. Handpicked by the Placed team, these online events are great for practical application tips, building a strong mindset, networking and upskilling. And – best of all – most of them are free.


Give your Job Application a Boost

Free, Remote Event, Dec 16th


Worried that your applications are not standing out enough? This event, hosted by BT – Skills for Tomorrow, aims to guide you from the very moment you see the listing to your application submission. With a focus on ‘decoding the job advert’, it will teach you the skills to look deeper at the listing to ensure your application is truly tailored to the role.


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Reducing Stress and Increasing Confidence – Virtual Job Club

Free, Remote Event, Dec 15th


Run by Wellbeing Tutor, Giselle Monbiot, this event will help you get in the right mindset and tackle the job hunt with clarity and confidence. Not only does she provide useful mental habits to get into during the application process, but shares some killer tips for keeping focused in the interview.


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How Do We Create Certainty In Changing Times

£11.37, Remote Event, Dec 16th


Has the shake-up of 2020 left you feeling uncertain on how to proceed? You might have lost your job or be looking to change careers, or perhaps you’re generally feeling stagnant in life? If that sounds like you then this event, hosted by Success Coach Reina Pathan, is not to be missed. She will provide you with useful tips to find the right path and get back on your feet and you’ll get a chance to ask your own questions, too.


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End 2020 Mentally Strong & Find Your Mojo For 2021 with Susan Manning

Free, Remote Event, Dec 10th


Hoping for a better year in 2021? This event, led by Susan Manning, a Leadership and HR Consultant, will help you constructively look back on your year and use your insight to create goals and build the mental strength to kickstart 2021 with real purpose and productivity.


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Identify and Communicate Your Strengths Workshop by The Ask

Free, Remote Event, Dec 15th


When job-seeking and career changing, it’s vital to know where your strengths lie. And while you may have a wide variety of valuable strengths and skills to offer, identifying them is often easier said than done. This event will equip you with the tools to identify your strengths, as well as teach you how to effectively utilise and communicate them. It’s a must-attend event to ensure you’re putting your right foot forward when applying!


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Redundancy Support Webinar

Free, Remote Event, Dec 16th


Have you recently been made redundant, or are facing redundancy? Hosted by the National Careers Service South East, this event will provide you with practical advice and support from expert advisors on taking your next steps, including identifying your transferable skills, interview tips and ways to build resilience.


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People Skills

Free, Remote Event, Dec 8th


This 45 minute session run by Inner Space, a meditation and personal development centre, aims to improve your interactions with the people you live and work with – with tips on how to have the right conversations with those that are difficult or critical. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are valuable in almost all professions, so this is not only a useful life skill to have but a great opportunity to enhance your employability.


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Transferable Skills Workshop

Free, Remote Workshop, Dec 7th


Looking to change careers? This is the event for you. Hosted by Work Avenue, this remote event will teach you how to map the skills learnt from various experiences in your life against your career aspirations and the opportunities you want to take on.


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