Debrett's Modern Finishing School

Students are equipped with the skills, poise and confidence to make the most of professional and social environments in the modern world.

Being invited back to a second interview, to the next party, to a private dinner or even being asked sincerely to keep in touch are the fruits of social skills not always mastered in formal education.

Employers want recruits to have the polish, professionalism and people skills to match their impressive academic achievements - all key components in your early steps on the career ladder and in wider society.

Format

Debrett's Modern Finishing School offers three levels of qualification: Foundation, Intermediate and Diploma.

Each level involves five days of study at Debrett's, with additional preparation and tasks to be completed in the students' own time, prior to progression to the next level.

Up to ten students per programme

Delivered over five days at Debrett's in Mayfair or five days and four nights as a residential programme

Content

- Making a positive first impression

- Maximising personal impact

- Interview skills

- Etiquette and modern manners

- Deportment and posture

- Dress codes and personal style

- Correct form written correspondence - CVs and covering letters

- Correct form correspondence beyond 2013 - netiquette and mobiles

- Understanding the professional hierarchy

- Making the most of internships

- Business etiquette, professional protocol and corporate correct form

- Business meeting expectations

- Business communication skills

- Vocal impact - presentation and telephone skills

- Networking skills and how to build a network

- Professional dress codes

- Social dress codes

- Personal style

- Formal dining and cocktail receptions

- Corporate hospitality, hosting and being a guest

- The Season

- Social etiquette, hosting and being a guest

- International etiquette and greetings

- Building your professional reputation

- Manners in the workplace

Cost

Modern Finishing School Level 1:
Foundation Programme

5 Day Non-residential Programme - £2,500 per student

5 Day Residential Programme - £3,500 per student

Fees include VAT

Modern Finishing School Level 2:
Intermediate Programme

5 Day Non-residential Programme - £2,500 per student

5 Day Residential Programme - £3,500 per student

Fees include VAT

Modern Finishing School Level 3:
The Diploma

5 Day Non-residential Programme - £2,500 per student

5 Day Residential Programme - £3,500 per student

Fees include VAT

Bookings

Please contact Debrett's on  enquiries@debretts.com