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How to use a skills audit to reinvent your career (Wednesday 16 September 2026)

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This free online classroom and Q&A is aimed at solicitors across all levels of PQE looking to reinvent their career. This session will explore how to complete a skills audit to identify strengths and help with career development.

This online classroom is suitable for solicitors seeking to return to law following a career break or those considering changing career direction or re-invention.

This session will be facilitated by Husnara Begum, a former City lawyer turned career coach and business skills trainer.

Join us for this free online classroom and Q&A to be held on Wednesday 16 September at 1.00pm-2.00pm to learn how a skills audit can be a huge benefit during your job search and career development.

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What this will cover

This course will cover:

  • the importance and benefits of a skills audit
  • a step-by-step guide to completing a skills audit and how to interpret the findings
  • closing a potential skills deficit
  • how to draft a skills-based CV
  • using skills to answer competency-based interview questions
Learning outcomes

By the end of this online classroom, you will have:

  • gained detailed understanding of the importance of doing a skills audit as part of any successful career transition
  • learnt how to complete an audit and then use it to help generate ideas for potential alternative options not yet considered
  • received practical and objective advice, allowing you to develop a robust action plan to help close any potential skills gap on your CV
How you will learn

This online classroom consists of the following elements:

  • an SME presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams
Free ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Live online classroom
Level
Introduction
Who is this for?
Solicitors
Course length
60 mins
SRA Competence
C1
C2
C3

The experts

Husnara Begum

Expert
Facilitator

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