Job Search Skills
Course Description
Welcome to the Job Search Skills workshop. Searching for a job can be intimidating. How do you know what job you’re best suited for? How do you build a winning résumé and cover letter? Where can you find job leads? How do you network without feeling nervous? What happens when you land an interview? And most importantly, where do you find help when you need it? This course will give you the answers to all these questions, plus a plan to get you to a new job within a month. Objectives • Define your objectives and purpose in your search for employment. • Help you establish SMART goals in the job-hunting process. • Assist you in developing a first month plan of action for your job search. • Craft an effective resume and an attractive cover letter. • Develop and present a portfolio of your prior work. • Learn networking skills in finding leads for jobs. • Efficiently get interviews and thrive in the interview process. Course Contents: • Identifying Your Values and Purpose • Assessing Your Skills • Setting SMART Goals • Building a Resource System • A 30-Day Plan • Building Your Resume • Checklist for Success • Polishing Your Resume • Checklist for Success • Writing a Cover Letter • Creating a Template • Customizing the Template • Creating a Portfolio • When Do I Need a Portfolio? • Types of Portfolios • Networking Skills • What is Networking? • Getting a Conversation Started • But I’m So Nervous! • Wrapping Up and Moving On • Skills for Success • Being Organized • Becoming a Punctual Person • I Can Do This! • Important Etiquette Points • Where to Look? • The Obvious Places • The Hidden Job Market • About Cold Calling • The Power of Networking • Understanding the Interview • Types of Interviews • What to Expect • About Behavioral Questions • About Knowledge Questions • Interview Skills • Dressing for Success • Answering Questions • Asking Questions • Words from the Wise What You Will Get When Enrolling? 1. Course PowerPoint Presentation 2. Training Manual 3. Training Audios 4. Training Videos 5. Course Activities 6. Case Studies On Completion Book for a Free Course Assessment Session and receive Your Course Certificate
