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.

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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

Also available: training video clips, editable books, audiobook workshops, e-learning, and cloud-based LMS.

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Job Search Skills 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