Moving on to 

Course Overview

A specially designed program to help people in career transition or in “at risk” jobs develop a unique approach in identifying skills, passion, interest and values  to set a new career direction and land a new job quickly.

An ideal program to help Human Resource Professionals render support to affected employees in transition.   

Objective : At the end of the programme, the participants will be able to :

·         Plan for career change

·        Cope with job loss

·         Explore new career options

·         Clarify your best skills, accomplishments and one’s top selling points

·         Learn how to attract employer attention – FAST

·         Create a personalized resume and cover letter that SELLS

·         Develop an action plan to market oneself more effectively to employers

·         Tap into the hidden job market

·         Gain advice and guidance in interviewing techniques

·         Represent his/her organisation constructively and responsibly

Duration : 2 days

Contents

I.  Coping with a job loss

·         Resolve one’s feelings away from one’s old job

·         Recognize that depression is normal

·         Get professional help

·         Fill your mind with positive images and success stories

·         Find a cheerleader

·         Embrace hope

II.  Career assessment to identify options and directions for career re-establishment

·         Evaluation of  strengths,  values, motivated skills, burnt out skills etc

·         Identification of your own profile to determine what kind of job is suitable for you.

·         Exploration of career options, including self employment

·         Explore information about employment and the job market, including assessing placement services, reading ads and inquiring about jobs.

III.  Developing a winning resume

·         What is a resume

·         How to best convey the value of your

      experience

·         What an employer needs and wants to know from your resume

·         How to construct a competitive resume

·         Selecting referees

·         Writing cover letters

IV.  Applying for jobs

·         How to answer advertisements

·         How to deal with employment agencies

·         Applying directly to a company

·         Introducing yourself

·         Conducting research on companies

V.  Interview Coaching

·         Preparation before interviews

·         Presenting your qualifications, experience and abilities

·         Questions often asked by employers

·         Questions you should ask of a potential employer

·         What to expect during the interview process

·         Interview practice

·         Personal presentation

·         Closing the interview and follow up