About This Course
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. After completing this program, you’ll be more than ready to start your search for your perfect job.Please login.
Learning Objectives
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.
After completing this program, you’ll be more than ready to start your search for your perfect job.
Curriculum
10h
Ready, Set, Go!
"Ready, Set, Go!" in job searching means preparing your resume, researching opportunities, and honing your skills. Taking proactive steps and maintaining a positive mindset are crucial for successful job acquisition.
Building Your Resume
Building your resume involves highlighting relevant skills, experiences, and achievements. Tailor it to specific job descriptions, use clear formatting, and ensure it effectively showcases your qualifications to attract potential employers.
Polishing Your Resume
Polishing your resume involves reviewing for clarity, consistency, and grammar. Use action verbs, quantify achievements, and tailor content to the job. This refinement enhances professionalism and improves your chances of standing out.
Writing a Cover Letter
Writing a cover letter involves introducing yourself, expressing interest in the position, and highlighting relevant skills and experiences. Tailor it to the job, showcase enthusiasm, and convey how you can add value.
Creating a Portfolio
Creating a portfolio involves compiling relevant work samples, projects, and accomplishments that showcase your skills and expertise. Organize it clearly, include a summary, and tailor it to potential employers' needs.
Networking Skills
Networking skills involve building and maintaining professional relationships, effective communication, and active listening. Engaging with others, attending events, and leveraging social media enhance connections that can lead to job opportunities and collaborations.
Skills for Success
Skills for success include effective communication, problem-solving, adaptability, time management, teamwork, and emotional intelligence. Developing these skills enhances personal and professional growth, fosters resilience, and improves overall performance in various environments.
Where to Look?
Where to look for job opportunities includes online job boards, company websites, social media platforms like LinkedIn, networking events, recruitment agencies, and professional associations. Utilizing multiple sources expands your chances of finding suitable positions.
Understanding the Interview
Understanding the interview process involves knowing types of interviews, common questions, and evaluation criteria. Preparation, active listening, and showcasing relevant experiences are key to effectively communicating your fit for the role.
Interview Skills
Interview skills include effective communication, active listening, confidence, and body language awareness. Preparing for common questions, showcasing relevant experiences, and demonstrating enthusiasm are essential for making a positive impression on employers.
Post-Test
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Your Instructors
$175.00$250.00
-22%
Work-Life Balance
$175.00$225.00
-27%
Trust Building and Resilience Development
$165.00$225.00
-21%
Taking Initiative
$155.00$195.00
