Career Development -ABC Access Business College

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Career Development

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ABC Access Business College helps graduates in exploring their career opportunities by:

Steps for a Successful Career Search

Identify present and future goals and the differences between jobs and careers
Discuss the importance of an enthusiastic, self-confident manner
Identify and discuss skills, area of knowledge and abilities and preferences
Identify and discuss work related characteristics and personal characteristics
Discuss the importance of lifelong learning and identify suitable ways to maintain professional competence

Resume Writing

Discuss the different resume types (chronological and functional)
Discuss how to market oneself
Discuss how to send resumes on the internet including e-mail, scanning and sending attachments
Discuss writing the resume – checklist and set-up; objective, education, experience and overall appearance
Outline the steps involved in creating effective letters and discuss the content and set-up of cover and thank you letters

Career Search Management

Discuss the importance of obtaining employer profiles
Identify ways and stress the importance of focusing on the right career
Explain how to tap into the hidden job market
Discuss the importance and use of networking and marketing
Outline and discuss employer expectations

The Interview

Outline and discuss the stages of an interview including preparation, opening, marketing, investigating, hanQdling objections, closing and follow up
Identify and discuss various types of interviews
Identify and discuss typical interview questions
Outline and discuss questions to ask a prospective employer
Conduct mock interviews and provide feedback