C070 — Job Search Skills

Module One: Getting Started
• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

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
• Chronological Style Resume
• Combination Style Resume
• Essential Information to Include
• 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
• First contact cover letter
• Targeted cover letter
• Recommendation Cover Letter
• Creating a Template
• Customizing the Template
• Checklist for Success

Module Six: Creating a Portfolio
• When Do I Need a Portfolio?
• Types of Portfolios
• Working Portfolio
• Display Portfolio
• Assessment Portfolio
• Essential Elements
• Checklist for Success

Module Seven: Networking Skills
• What is Networking?
• Getting a Conversation Started
• Creating an Effective Introduction
• But I’m So Nervous!
• What Not to Talk About
• 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
• The Meaning of Colors
• Interpreting Common Dress Codes
• Deciding What to Wear
• Answering Questions
• Asking Questions
• Following Up

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations