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 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