Welcome to our Employment Strategies Workshop
The Employment Strategies Workshop begins with determining career requirements with a helpful worksheet, then explains how to find potential employers using the Net, networking and the direct approach; shows how to develop, personalize and target a resume (includes samples), write an effective cover letter (includes samples); talks about the best ways to contact employers, gives tips on preparing for an interview, such as considering answers for questions that may be asked, gives advice on conduct during the interview, such as following your potential employers demeanor; notes the best way spend your time while waiting for a call back and, finally, offers basic principles to follow to help secure career success.
Outcomes:
Confidence in your career goals; worksheets help determine best path(s)
A resume that looks professional and up-to-date
A resume tailored to each job application
Confidence in interviews; insight into various interview situations
A step ahead of the job-seeking competition
Knowledge of 10-step job-seeking process from the pros
Success in the three-month probationary period of a new job
Assessment:
This self-directed workshop allows students to assess their career requirements and current skills, evaluate/update their resumes and cover letters, and boost their job-seeking methods with the following tools:
Worksheets
Exercises
Sample cover letters
Sample resumes
Interview practice
Employment web sites
Course Information (see above or below lessons, outlines, activities, etc.)
Complete Course Outline
Introduction
Getting started
Determining career requirements
Locating potential employers
Preparing your resume
Targeting your resume
Writing cover letters
Contacting employers
Preparing for interviews
The interview
Waiting for call back
Entering your profession
Contact Hours: 5
About Online Training Directory - Training Provider
Online Training Directory - Workforce and Continuing Ed online courses are offered at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. Going beyond basic training provides a deeper and more educationally rewarding learning experience, especially for students who wish to advance careers or initiate new ones. For the general lifelong learner we continue to offer "fun to learn" single, stand-alone courses.
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