IGNITE
IGNITE is designed to help emerging professionals transition successfully from study to employment. More than just preparation, this bootcamp gives participants the mindset, skills, and tools to thrive in their first role — and beyond.
Programme Modules
What participants work through across the 7 Days.
Module 1 — Understanding Employeeship (Part 1)
How a business really works, what employeeship means (the Will/Can framework), why skilled employees are invaluable, the Kaizen approach and organisational pyramids, how cash flows through small and large businesses, and the four stages of employee engagement.
Module 2 — Understanding Employeeship (Part 2)
Asking the right questions, the fundamentals of effective communication, the importance of self-improvement (the Goldilocks Rule and Self-Determination Theory), dealing with criticism through radical candour, and respecting yourself and others.
Module 3 — How to Get a Job (Part 1)
Preparing for any job — working out what you really want, structuring a professional CV that stands out, writing a compelling cover letter, and the secrets to marketing yourself and landing the role.
Module 4 — How to Get a Job (Part 2)
Making a strong first impression, preparing for the interview (the stages, screening criteria and managing nerves), doing your research, the questions interviewers ask and the smart ones to ask back, and writing effective follow-up emails.
Module 5 — Goal Setting
A three-phase goal-setting model (the EGG process), understanding sub-goals versus end goals, setting high-level goals, SMART goals, and using the GROW coaching model in the workplace.
Module 6 — Basic Budgeting
Building a spending plan, setting financial priorities and goals, saving towards them, planning for emergencies, and finding the money — spotting spending leaks and practical ways to save.