Career Transition Training

Course ID: 114                         Course Length: 2 day(s)

Overview:

An unexpected job change can be seen as either a crisis or an opportunity. This workshop is for employees who may be voluntarily or involuntarily retiring, contemplating retirement, resigning from their job in the immediate future, or being let go due to a reduction in force. Assessment tools measure participants' skills, abilities, and values to determine the new career that best suits them. All aspects of the successful job hunt are covered, including career planning, resume writing, and interviewing skills.

Objectives:
At the end of the workshop participants should be able to:

• Use positive steps to get the job they want
• Analyze their talents, marketable skills, and areas of interest
• Know what job to go after
• Overcome barriers to a successful job hunt
• Develop an action plan for getting the job
• Know how to tap the hidden job market
• Write an effective resume that fits their job hunt
• Understand what it takes to get a job interview
• Use job interviews to gain a competitive edge
• Follow up on job interviews
• Develop support systems and networks
• Use job plans to get the job they want NOW

Topics:

• Skills/abilities/values assessments
• Career planning
• Building on past experiences
• Talking the talk and walking the walk
• Twelve steps to a successful job hunt
• Work experience
• Cover letters and resume styles
• Your part in the interview
• Salary expectations
• The question and answer period
• Appropriate dress

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