Career Development

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

• Discuss the transferable skills stressing the importance of technical and soft skills

• Identify and discuss work related characteristics and personal characteristics

• Discuss the importance of lifelong learning and identify suitable ways to maintain professional competence

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

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

The Interview

• Outline and discuss the stages of an interview including preparation, opening, marketing, investigating, handling 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