Job Search Skills

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?

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.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TEACH A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR JOB SEARCH SKILLS:

Training Manuals	PowerPoint Slides
Instructor’s Guide	Quick Reference Job Aids
Icebreakers, Activities, & Exercise Files	Pre-Assignments, Pre-/Post-Assessments
Promotional Advertorials	Lesson Plans with Flip Chart Notes

JOB SEARCH SKILLS COURSE OUTLINE:

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 Iâ€™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

Training Topics

Administrative Skills

Accountability in the Workplace

Administrative Office Procedures

Administrative Support

Business Writing

Meeting Management

Organizational Skills

Social Media in the Workplace

Career Development

Assertiveness and Self Confidence

Communication Strategies

Creative Problem Solving

Entrepreneurship

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Personal Branding

Project Management (6th Edition)

Time Management

Women in Leadership

Human Resources

Business Succession Planning

Contract Management

Crisis Management

Developing a Lunch and Learn

Diversity and Inclusion

Employee Onboarding

Employee Recruitment

Employee Termination Processes

Hiring Strategies

Human Resource Management

Managing Workplace Harassment

Measuring Results from Training

Millennial Onboarding

Office Health and Safety

Sensitivity Training

Talent Management

Train the Trainer

Unconscious Bias

Universal Safety Practices

Workplace Bullying

Workplace Diversity

Workplace Harassment

Workplace Violence

Personal Development

Adult Learning – Mental Skills

Adult Learning – Physical Skills

Anger Management

Attention Management

Being a Likeable Boss

Critical Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence at Work

Goal Setting and Getting Things Done

Improving Mindfulness

Improving Self-Awareness

Increasing Your Happiness

Job Search Skills

Life Coaching Essentials

Managing Personal Finances

Managing Workplace Anxiety

Personal Productivity

Public Speaking

Social Intelligence

Social Learning

Stress Management

Taking Initiative

Trust Building and Resilience

Work-Life Balance

Supervisors and Managers

Budgets and Financial Reports

Coaching and Mentoring

Conducting Annual Employee Reviews

Developing New Managers

Employee Motivation

Facilitation Skills

Knowledge Management

Leadership and influence

Lean Process and Six Sigma

Manager Management

Middle Manager

Office Politics for Managers

Performance Management

Self Leadership

Supervising Others

Team Building Through Chemistry

Virtual Team Building & Management

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