Every step of the job search explained - backed by research!

The introduction to Part I gives you an overview of this section, its agenda as well as the methodology and philosophy behind it.

A brief overview of how you will benefit from following this course in your own career planning and management.

In this video, you will learn about how we know what we know - our methods of collecting and analysing data from the job market and what they mean for you.

This lecture introduces the Career Angels Job Search Strategy model, which will help you plan, prepare and implement your own job search along the best possible practices of project management, focusing on what actually works and using your time, energy, knowledge and skills wisely.

A closer look at designing an effective job search strategy with some important data to back up our recommendations.

Is your next career step a realistic, achievable goal? In this video you will learn about the path of least resistance in recruitment.

Now that you know the theory, it's time to look at some case studies and assess how comples real people's career goals are.

Find out if you were right! Our commentary on the goal-setting case studies you have just analysed.

In this video, you will find a set of recommendations and conclusions after our analysis of career goal setting

In this video, you will learn more about Decision Dynamics Career View model, which lets you look at your entire career from the point of view of both brain (what you BELIEVE success is) and heart (what MOTIVATES you deeply).

In this video, you will learn what it means when your Career Concepts and Motives don't align and what you can do about it. You will also look at yourself from the perspective of this theory.

If you've done the exercise on aligning career concepts and motives, in this video you will find answers to the questions in the worksheet. Would you make a good career consultant?

How well do you know your own preferences? This video and the accompanying worksheet provide you with a practical tool to check what you are really looking for in a job.

What if you're still not sure where to go next? In this video, we offer additional tips on how to build self-awareness and diagnose your strengths before you begin looking for jobs.

What is an 'elevator pitch' and why should you know this?

In this video, you will learn what makes a great elevator pitch (or the presentation of your USP) and why.

What exactly is a Unique Selling Proposition and how do you arrive at your own USP?

The final video in Part I will wrap up and offer some key recommendations for the preparatory stage of your job search. In the following segment of the course, Part II, you will learn more about CVs, ATS-optimised CVs and Linkedin profiles - the practical application tools that will help you communicate your Unique Selling Proposition on the job market.

An introduction to the topics covered in Part II of the course, the way this segment is organised and, most importantly, the practical takeaways for you

What is the overall goal of the CV? What purpose does it serve and for whom? Being able to answer this question will give you a better understanding of how to write the CV itself.

A set of key guidelines for writing an effective CV that can land you your dream job.

In this video, you will put yourself in the shoes of the recruiter. You will learn how recruiters work with CVs and how you can make your own CV more recruiter-friendly.

An introduction to a practical case study exercise, where you look at real examples of CVs and put yourself in the shoes of a recruiter.

This video offers a detailed explanation of the case study CVs you have analysed. Here, you can find out what works well and what could be improved in each of the examples you studied.

A side-by-side comparison of client CVs before and after we worked on them: a useful, practical demonstration of what really works in CVs and why.

A set of practical tips on how to build your CV - from structure through content to (yes, absolutely) proofreading.

Do you know what ATS stands for? Who it's used by? How it works and how it affects your job search? This video explains the basics.

A surprisingly interesting story of how we studied ATS systems to come up with useful and effective tips for AI-compliant CVs.

Some of our clients ask "Should I really have a Linkedin profile?" or "Does it matter how up to date my profile is?". See the video for some definitive answers. Also, if you are on Linkedin already, you can join our special Linkedin group for participants of the course, where you can find more interesting content and you can network with like-minded professionals: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8991904/

In this video, we take a look at an actual Linkedin profile to gain a practical understanding of what works and what does not

Linkedin is one of the best sources of job ads and a valuable networking tool if you know how to take advantage of its functionalities. In this video you will learn about looking for jobs on this platform.

An introduction to Part III of the course. An overview of our philosophy of relationship building as a way to engage other people in your job search to make it more effective

In this video we look at contacting your potential bosses at selected companies directly. We begin with practical tips on building a list of your target companies and sourcing (finding) specific organisations for the list.

Practical advice on finding relevant email addresses when you're contacting decision makers at your target companies.

What does contacting decision makers have in common with video games? Find out in this video.

Our clients often ask us for tips on how to write an effective cover email when contacting organisations about possible vacancies. Here, I explain what such an email should contain.

Tips on reaching out to headhunters and executive search consultants.

What are some good practices (and mistakes to avoid) when contacting decision makers and headhunters

Networking is probably not what you think. Watch this video to learn about strategic relationship building which can actually help in your job search.

A set of recommendations to make the most of your networking. Strategically.

An overview of what works and what doesn't when replying to official vacancy notices (job ads).

The final lecture of Part III talks about planning your job application activities efficiently.

In this video, we will explain what to expect from Part IV, the concluding part of our course. You will see how job interviews fit in the framework of our job search strategy and how the previous steps help you prepare for this final one.

What are the best practices when preparing for a job interview? In this video, you will learn what your pre-interview homework should be in order to feel ready and confident when you meet the recruiter.

Advice on preparing for online interviews. Some of the preparation that online interviews require will differ considerably from the work you would do before a traditional 'analog' job interview. In this video, we offer some recommendations.

How to set up your side of the online interview to make sure you create a professional, polished impression.

In this video, we will take a look at a transcript of an actual conversation between a candidate and a recruiter to examine what works and what doesn't when answering a screening call.

What distinguishes someone who is good at interviews from someone who is excellent and leaves a lasting impression? How do you assess your own interviewing skills?

In this video we discuss how to answer standard interview questions.

Best practices in answering standard, difficult, tricky, behavioural interview questions. What works in salary negotiations.

If there is one thing that builds a strong business relationship and leaves a lasting impression, it is storytelling. The STAR structure works for Hollywood films and it will work for you during your job interviews.

Some interview questions don't seem like good STAR-story prompts. However, you can take charge of the conversation if you know how to use storytelling in the case of other, less obvious questions. This video shows you how.

There is good interviewing and then there is STRATEGIC interviewing. Thanks to this video, you will understand the difference and know how to make interviews work for you.

There is strategic interviewing and then there is SIWARBE. Watch the video to decipher the acronym.

Whenever you communicate something, whether you speak or write, your best bet is to know your audience. Depending who your interviewer is and what they expect from the interview, you will adapt your message accordingly.

A final roundup of tips for successful interviewing.

Your interview is over. You left the zoom meeting. Is there anything else left to do? Find out about the best post-interview practices.

A final video wrapping up the entire course and letting you go through the key points covered. What were your essential takeaways?