Course – Job Search Skills Workshop | Seminar | Training Course
Course Duration 1 Day
Searching for a job can be intimidating. How do you know what job you’re best suited for? How do you build a winning resume 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?
The Job Search Skills workshop 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. Identifying the purpose for working and the assessment of skills can help determine the types of jobs your participants should apply for.
Course Objectives | Job Search Skills Course
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
- 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 Outline | Job Search Skills Course
Module #01 Getting Started
Module #02 Ready, Set, Go!
- Identifying Your Values and Purpose
- Assessing Your Skills
- Setting SMART Goals
- Building a Resource System
- A 30-Day Plan
Module #03 Building Your Resume
- Basic Resume Formats
- Dealing with Awkward Points
- Checklist for Success
Module #04 Polishing Your Resume
- Creating an Attractive Package
- About Branding
- Some Extra Touches
- Checklist for Success
Module #05 Writing a Cover Letter
- Types of Cover Letters
- Creating a Template
- Customizing the Template
- Checklist for Success
Module #06 Creating a Portfolio
- When Do I Need a Portfolio?
- Types of Portfolios
- Essential Elements
- Checklist for Success
Module #07 Networking Skills
- What is Networking?
- Getting a Conversation Started
- But I’m So Nervous!
- Wrapping Up and Moving On
Module #08 Skills for Success
- Being Organised
- Becoming a Punctual Person
- I Can Do This!
- Important Etiquette Points
Module #09 Where to Look?
- The Obvious Places
- The Hidden Job Market
- About Cold Calling
- The Power of Networking
Module #09 Understanding the Interview
- Types of Interviews
- What to Expect About Behavioural Questions
- About Knowledge Questions
Module #09 Interview Skills
- Dressing for Success
- Answering Questions
- Asking Questions
Module #10 Wrapping Up
- Summary
- Your Next Steps
^ courtesy reminder the number of modules that can be covered in a 1/2 program is limited. We’ll work with you to select the most relevant modules for a 1/2 day program in response to the client’s priorities for the participant
Method of Delivery: Job Search Skills Course
All professional development relating to this course content is delivered by Tarran Deane Education and her team of subject-matter experts, trainers, consultants, executive coaches and professional speakers and may occur as:
- Public Seminar – Full or Part Course
- eCourse | Virtual Learning | Webinar
- Onsite Face to Face as a Full Day or 1/2 Day Course at your place of business
- Roadshow or Showcase
- Conference or Convention Breakout | Workshop by Tarran Deane
- Conference or Keynote | High level introduction to topic only by Tarran Deane
Please confirm your preferred method at the time of enquiring prior to booking.
Location of Delivery: Gold Coast | Brisbane | Lismore | Tamworth and on Request
Ask us about presenting this professional development on location at your venue, an upcoming conference, or enquire about our online self-paced learning options for you, your participants and staff.
This program may also be delivered by us in public and private seminars, tele-seminars, webinars and eCourse formats
Who is This Training For:
Executive Recruitment, Corporate Refugees, Leaders, Graduates, Students
Circumstances: Mergers and acquisitions, significant change, shift in strategic direction, return to work, graduates, government initiatives, volunteers and redundancies
How to Book Your Training Day | Course Name – Job Search Skills Course
As a starting point we typically allocate Tuesdays on a weekly basis for the running of our full or 1/2 day training and professional development workshops. To confirm our availability to work with you and your team on Tuesdays or at other times, be sure to contact Tarran, Karen, or Charlotte via email or call the number below:
Contact Details:
Email: info@tarrandeane.com
Phone: +61 417 654305
or Scroll down to CLICK on the green “Book a 30 Minute Discovery” button below to schedule a call!