Job Search Skills

Job Search Skills

Module One: Getting Started
Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment Review
Module Two: Ready, Set, Go!
Identifying Your Values and Purpose
Assessing Your Skills
Setting SMART Goals
Building a Resource System
A 30-Day Plan
Module Three: Building Your Resume
Basic Resume Formats
Dealing with Awkward Points
Checklist for Success
Module Four: Polishing Your Resume
Creating an Attractive Package
About Branding
Some Extra Touches
Checklist for Success
Module Five: Writing a Cover Letter
Types of Cover Letters
Creating a Template
Customizing the Template
Checklist for Success
Module Six: Creating a Portfolio
When Do I Need a Portfolio?
Types of Portfolios
Essential Elements
Checklist for Success
Module Seven: Networking Skills
What is networking?
Getting a Conversation Started
But I’m So Nervous!
Wrapping Up and Moving On
Module Eight: Skills for Success
Being Organized
Becoming a Punctual Person
I Can Do This!
Important Etiquette Points
Module Nine: Where to Look?
The Obvious Places
The Hidden Job Market
About Cold Calling
The Power of Networking
Module Ten: Understanding the Interview
Types of Interviews
What to Expect
About Behavioral Questions
About Knowledge Questions
Module Eleven: Interview Skills
Dressing for Success
Answering Questions
Asking Questions
Following Up
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise