Graeme Jordan Speaker | Enterprise & PHSCE & Lifestyle & Careers

Graeme Jordan

How to get hired! Professional CV writer, marketer and former recruiter who will help students to maximise their destination success

Graeme helps students to get selected for their ideal job by understanding the value that they offer to employers and communicating it – giving the best possible representation of themselves.

He delivers workshops on CV writing, job applications, and interview techniques that go way beyond the basics that are available online. These can include practical activities and one-to-one advice.

Graeme is a professional CV writer and career and interview coach with an international client base at all levels from entry-level apprentices to CEOs. His approach is constantly validated by clients being shortlisted and then selected. 100% of clients report feeling more confident and better prepared for their next career step. He also speaks from experience as a former recruitment consultant, business manager, and current employer.

Graeme keeps his recruitment and employer knowledge completely up to date through strategy consulting and research services to businesses. He also brings high-level communication skills as a Level 7 qualified Chartered Marketer and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Graeme is on a mission to improve access to opportunity by raising aspirations. He does this by encouraging self-awareness and appreciation of the things pupils have already achieved.

The workshops will provide a permanent uplift in career-related skills. Knowing how to succeed in the job market (which includes the popular topic of ‘personal branding’) is one of the most valuable sets of life skills and these skills will be developed.

Challenges that Graeme will help to overcome:

‘What do I have to offer employers?’
‘What skills do I have?’
‘I don’t know what to put on my CV.’
‘How do I write a job application?’
‘How does the recruitment process work?’
‘I can’t do that because I have no experience.’
‘What if other people are more experienced?’
‘What if other people are better qualified?’

Students will learn how to communicate their value effectively and how to start, grow, and manage their career.

Testimonials from Teachers

"Graeme gave a clear and eloquent explanation of the area and was approachable after the lecture for student questions. I would recommend Graeme as a knowledgeable and capable speaker."

– Dr Carys Watts Senior Lecturer in Enterprise School Exchange Coordinator

“The CV session was well prepared and presented. The session was very informative; covering many myths and misconceptions about CVs, their contents and how important it is that they are fit for purpose and relevant to specific jobs. The session was pitched perfectly to meet the needs and requirements of our learners. It gave them tips and hints; inspiring them to believe in their own abilities and raise their self-esteem. An invaluable workshop not to be missed.”

– Claire Goodwill, Director of RPA, Walker Technology College

“Graeme talked about the challenges facing young people when approaching employers for work experience, but gave students useful and relevant tips based on his experiences in the world of work. He also made the students feel confident about taking on the challenge and showed them that speculative approaches can and do work. Graeme brought the real world of work into the classroom, from showing students how to create a powerful online presence to the basics of how you make a speculative phonecall asking for a work experience placement.”

– Mark Fox, Careers and Employability Manager, Northumberland Church of England Academy

The student really enjoyed it and even put some posts on line tagging Graeme into the appreciation

– Tracy Flanagan, Curriculum Leader , Newcastle College

“Graeme was able to adapt his message seamlessly to younger people and worked with our 16-18 year old students to help them feel positive about the workplace and give them practical tips about how to focus their job search. Thank you.”

– Mark Fox, Careers and Employability Manager, Northumberland Church of England Academy