Job Search Skills

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Course Description

Searching for a job can be daunting. 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 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. Identifying the purpose for working and the assessment of skills can help determine the types of jobs you should apply for.

10+

Hours

62

Lectures

$40

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning 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 Outline

Module One: Verbal Communication Skills

  • Listening and Hearing: They Aren't the Same Thing
  • Asking Questions
  • Communicating with Power

Module Two: Non-Verbal Communication Skills

  • Body Language
  • The Signals You Send to Others
  • It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It

Module Three: Making Small Talk and Moving Beyond

  • The Four Levels of Conversation

Module Four: Moving the Conversation Along

  • Asking for Examples
  • Using Repetition
  • Using Summary Questions
  • Asking for Clarity and Completeness

Module Five: Remembering Names

  • Creating a Powerful Introduction
  • Using Mnemonics
  • Uh-Oh I've Forgotten Your Name

Module Six: Influencing Skills

  • Seeing the Other Side
  • Building a Bridge
  • Giving In Without Giving Up

Module Seven: Bringing People to Your Side

  • A Dash of Emotion
  • Plenty of Facts
  • Bringing It All Together

Module Eight: Sharing Your Opinion

  • Using I-Messages
  • Disagreeing Constructively
  • Building Consensus

Module Nine: Negotiation Basics

  • Preparation
  • Opening
  • Bargaining
  • Closing

Module Ten: Making An Impact

  • Creating a Powerful First Impression
  • Assessing a Situation
  • Being Zealous without Being Offensive

Assessment