Synopsis

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.

Course 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.
  • Form 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 curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Introduction

    • Module 1 - Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Workshop Objectives

  • 2

    Ready, Set, Go!

    • Module 2 - Ready, Set, Go!

    • Module 2 - Identifying Your Values and Purpose

    • Module 2 - Assessing Your Skills

    • Module 2 - Setting SMART Goals

    • Module 2 - Building a Resource System

    • Module 2 - A 30-Day Plan

    • Module 2 - Case Study

    • Module 2 - Video

    • Module 2 - Quiz

  • 3

    Building Your Resume

    • Module 3 - Building Your Resume

    • Module 3 - Basic Resume Formats

    • Module 3 - Dealing with Awkward Points

    • Module 3 - Checklist for Success

    • Module 3 - Case Study

    • Module 3 - Video

    • Module 3 - Quiz

  • 4

    Polishing Your Resume

    • Module 4 - Polishing Your Resume

    • Module 4 - Creating an Attractive Package

    • Module 4 - About Branding

    • Module 4 - Some Extra Touches

    • Module 4 - Checklist for Success

    • Module 4 - Case Study

    • Module 4 - Video

    • Module 4 - Quiz

  • 5

    Writing a Cover Letter

    • Module 5 - Writing a Cover Letter

    • Module 5 - Types of Cover Letters

    • Module 5 - Creating a Template

    • Module 5 - Customizing the Template

    • Module 5 - Checklist for Success

    • Module 5 - Case Study

    • Module 5 - Video

    • Module 5 - Quiz
  • 6

    Creating a Portfolio

    • Module 6 - Creating a Portfolio

    • Module 6 - When Do I Need a Portfolio?

    • Module 6 - Types of Portfollios

    • Module 6 - Essential Elements

    • Module 6 - Checklist for Success

    • Module 6 - Case Study

    • Module 6 - Video

    • Module 6 - Quiz

  • 7

    Networking Skills

    • Module 7 - Networking Skills

    • Module 7 - What Is Networking?

    • Module 7 - Getting a Conversation Started

    • Module 7 - But I'm So Nervous!

    • Module 7 - Wrapping Up and Moving On

    • Module 7 - Case Study

    • Module 7 - Video

    • Module 7 - Quiz

  • 8

    Skills for Success

    • Module 8 - Skills for Success

    • Module 8 - Being Organized

    • Module 8 - Becoming a Punctual Person

    • Module 8 - I Can Do This!

    • Module 8 - Important Etiquette Points

    • Module 8 - Case Study

    • Module 8 - Video

    • Module 8 - Quiz

  • 9

    Where to Look?

    • Module 9 - Where to Look?

    • Module 9 - The Obvious Places

    • Module 9 - The Hidden Job Market

    • Module 9 - About Cold Calling

    • Module 9 - The Power of Networking

    • Module 9 - Case Study

    • Module 9 - Video

    • Module 9 - Quiz

  • 10

    Understanding the Interview

    • Module 10 - Understanding the Interview

    • Module 10 - Types of Interviews

    • Module 10 - What To Expect

    • Module 10 - About Behavioral Questions

    • Module 10 - About Knowledge Questions

    • Module 10 - Case Study

    • Module 10 - Video

    • Module 10 - Quiz

  • 11

    Interview Skills

    • Module 11 - Interview Skills

    • Module 11 - Dressing for Success

    • Module 11 - Answering Questions

    • Module 11 - Asking Questions

    • Module 11 - Following Up

    • Module 11 - Case Study

    • Module 11 - Video

    • Module 11 - Quiz

  • 12

    Wrapping Up

    • Module 12 - Wrapping Up

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