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How to 'Jump Start' Your Career to Get The Job You Want!

Name: How to 'Jump Start' Your Career to Get The Job You Want!
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Take proactive control of your career – define, find and secure the job you really want, whether it's advertised or not.

Created bySimon Gray

Last updated 12/2017

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What you'll learn

Take proactive control of every aspect of your job search.
No longer be reliant on advertised jobs or recruitment companies.
Understand how the job market really works (it has very little to do with your CV / resume).
Smile in the face of rejection through the development of a winning mindset.
Plan your career and clearly define the job you want.
Put together an impactful CV / resume that gets attention.
Uncover / create opportunities in the 'hidden job market' others never see – before they're ever advertised or placed with recruitment firms.
Create a LinkedIn profile that stands out and use the platform proactively to unlock opportunities.
Take control of any interview situation from start to finish, irrespective of what you're asked.
Approach employers with a message that gets their attention even when they're not hiring.
Network both online and in person with a renewed confidence – know what to do and how to do it properly.
Handle any offer negotiation professionally to secure the best terms possible.
The course content is regularly updated to reflect changes in technology and best practice.

Course content

14 sections • 214 lectures • 12h 59m total length

A personal welcome and what you can expect from the course.0:30
Welcome to the course where you'll discover how to take proactive control of your job search and your future!
No more waiting for things to happen – through this course you'll learn how to define, find and secure the job you really want, not just the one you've seen advertised or had presented to you by a recruiter.
Whether the job you want is advertised or not doesn't matter – by accessing the 'hidden market' you'll be in a position to uncover and even create job opportunities others never see.
A formal letter of welcome and what to expect from the course.1:45
Let's get started.3:34
What's your starting point?1:50
Time to review your responses.1:58
Transformation is possible – Alan shares his story.2:45
The four stages of successful job search.7:45
Why do people sometimes fail to find the success they deserve?7:48
Congratulations on completing the overview section.0:24

Welcome to the environment section.0:37
In the environment section of the course you'll learn how the job market really works. This is extremely important, because until you know the rules of the game you're playing it's almost impossible to win.

This section is one of the principal foundations (along with psychology) that the Career Codex methodology is built on.
The key players in the job market.2:31
The supporting players in the job market.4:01
The three conversations employers have.11:29
Marketmakers.0:41
More on 'marketmakers'.8:43
What standing out in the job market really means.3:09
The 'hidden market' revealed.6:10
How to get ahead of the market and your competition.7:45
Why believing is seeing in the job market.6:11
What you need to know about professional recruiters.13:08
A quick summary of what we've covered.1:02
Congratulations on completing the environment section.0:58

Welcome to the psychology section.0:51
In the psychology section of the course where you'll learn how your own psychology and what you bring in terms of beliefs to your job search, directly influences your thoughts and actions.

The environment and psychology sections combine to form the strong foundations you'll need once you start to take action.
How do you view the job market?1:26
What the psychology of success really means.5:35
Key questions and the 'pinball effect''.11:21
Why failure is your friend.3:43
Breaking the certainty link to build a probability mindset.6:35
The 'chain of success'.3:55
Don't be limited by your comfort zone!0:49
Breaking through your comfort zone – prison or platform of potential?5:22
The five principles to change beliefs.1:12
1) Personal responsibility.3:56
2) Empowered self-talk.3:11
3) Detachment.3:45
4) Focus on process, not prize.3:55
5) Put yourself on the pedestal.2:03
The power of the mind.0:27
The conscious and unconscious mind.3:20
What you need to know about emotional intelligence.5:37
The importance of discipline and productivity.0:39
The Career Codex (Productivity) Matrix.11:37
Why you need a 'thinking journal'.1:10
The power of the 'thinking journal'.9:10
A quick summary of what we covered.1:52
Congratulations on completing the psychology section.1:02

Welcome to the planning section.1:02
With the foundations of environment and psychology completed we are now into the practical stage of the course.

Unless you have a clearly defined destination in mind at the outset, the chances of finding and securing the job you really want is simply a game of chance.

In this section you'll build on the foundations of successful job search, which are environment and psychology and create your personalised system for success. You'll be clear on what to do and in the process section we'll get into the detail of how to do it. Think of the planning section as your toolbox, which houses all of the activity you'll take in the job market, and in the process section you'll get the tools.
Why planning is essential to your success.1:48
Five reasons you need to plan.5:44
Why job search is like a business.10:14
The three-legged stool of happiness, fulfilment and success.7:08
Know your value.3:40
Why focus always trumps flexibility and the law of attraction.6:49
The three stages of planning.0:48
Stage 1 – defining your destination.1:58
Exercise 1 – why are you looking for a new position?6:24
Exercise 2 – who do you want to work for?4:42
Exercise 3 – what type of position do you really want?4:27
Defining the time it will take to find your next position.0:57
Defining 'calendar' time.5:49
Defining 'investment' time.3:11
The relationship between 'calendar' and 'investment' time.2:29
It's time to put together your 'destination statement'.0:19
Completing your 'destination statement'.9:07
Stage 2 – setting the direction.1:06
The daily action plan in action.9:43
Stage 3 – maintaining discipline.1:19
Creating a personal support system.2:20
1) Peer pressure.4:55
2) Measurement.2:27
3) Rewards.1:56
4) Self-evaluation.7:42
Combining destination, direction and discipline in a system for success.0:15
The personal jobseeker plan in action.6:53
It's time to take massive action.0:32
Proactively identifying targets.17:08
A quick summary of what we covered.0:46
Congratulations on completing the planning section.1:00
Q&A with Simon Gray on the importance of planning.0:39

Welcome to the process section.1:08
In the process section of the course you'll learn how to maintain proactive control at every stage of the recruitment process from CV / resume composition to offer negotiation.

In the process section there are eight steps to success:

1) How to construct a CV / resume, which stands out.

2) How to construct a cover letter, which will get the attention of your target employer (this step is much more than cover letters, the structure you'll learn is also relevant for emails, LinkedIn messages, phone calls and face-to-face meetings).

3) How to get in front of decision makers. These are professional recruiters, employers and 'marketmakers'.

4) How to control the interview process from start to finish with confidence, irrespective of what you're asked.

5) How to position yourself and engage proactively on LinkedIn, which is an important route to the 'hidden market'.

6) How to network effectively.

7) How to stay ahead of your competition through the potent combination of observation and feedback.

8) How to receive, handle and negotiate any offer to secure the best remuneration / compensation package.
The 8 steps to success.0:46

Welcome to step one of the process section.0:28
In this step you'll learn how to put together an impactful CV / resume, which gets the attention of your target employer.
Is there a difference between a CV and resume?1:39
Why a CV / resume is essential, but not that important.6:19
The two waves – how professional recruiters and employers read them.5:30
Foundations of a standout CV / resume.7:40
What an employer really wants to know.3:19
Does your CV / resume make sense?1:20
The CV / resume template discussed.9:37
Responsibilities and achievements.7:50
Why you should include hobbies and interests.6:05
Congratulations on completing step 1.0:33
Q&A with Simon Gray on how to construct an impactful CV (1).2:02
Q&A with Simon Gray on how to construct an impactful CV / resume (2).1:54
Q&A with Simon Gray on how recruiters and employers read CVs / resumes.0:44

Welcome to step two of the process section.0:28
In this section you'll learn how to create a cover letter, which supports the skills and experience contained in your CV / resume.

However, this section is about much more than a cover letter, as the principles you'll learn are relevant for all written, email, online, phone and face-to-face communications you'll make on the road to find and secure the position you defined in your 'destination statement'.
The two questions to ask yourself before approaching an employer.1:15
Why a cover letter is much more than a letter.4:33
The three components of a great cover letter.2:48
The cover letter in action.9:18
Congratulations on completing step 2.0:17

Welcome to step three of the process section.0:50
In this section, I'll explain how to get in front of decision makers – professional recruiters, employers and 'marketmakers'. This links back to the psychology section of the programme, as successful job search is not just concerned with your beliefs, thoughts and actions – you also need to understand the psychology of those your'e looking to influence.

I'll also introduce you to the 'jobseeker dichotomy', which is a powerful framework in the Career Codex methodology that governs how you interact with the outside world.
The foundations of a successful approach.0:59
A balanced portfolio of activity to get closer to the target.4:11
The three Ps that drive success.3:04
The 'jobseeker dichotomy'.4:50
The three types of decision makers.0:50
Why you should never rely on others.3:03
Getting in front of professional recruiters.9:13
Getting in front of employers.4:28
Getting in front of 'marketmakers'.4:37
Who are you and what do you do?1:18
Refining your message with the 'tell me more' test.6:18
Developing a modern marketing mindset.0:45
A lesson in modern marketing.8:09
The 'hire cycle': see me > like me > trust me > hire me.6:07
To protect and serve.0:43
The gatekeeper – friend or foe?9:54
Congratulations on completing step 3.0:53
Q&A with Simon Gray on how to build a relationship with a recruiter.1:50

Welcome to step four of the process section.0:45
In this section, you'll learn how to take proactive control of any interview situation from start to finish.
I'll explain how to prepare, execute and follow up properly, and how to approach any interview situation with confidence.

Having completed this step of the process section you'll never approach interviews in quite the same way again and be one step ahead of your competition in securing the job opportunity you really want.
The three stages, which drive interview success.0:36
Dispelling the myths.3:16
The two keys to interview success.2:35
How employers really make decisions.4:03
The staircase of preparation.0:21
1) The basement.4:44
2) The first floor.5:38
3) The second floor.3:42
4) The third floor.5:47
5) The roof terrace.2:55
The three documents you need to prepare in advance of any interview.0:53
1) The catalyst.2:29
2) The bridge.1:20
3) The 90-day plan.8:27
How to handle the interview.0:42
The 'Triple A' of influence.7:23
How to break the ice.2:57
Take control – the higher baseline.6:30
How to control the conversation – the black hole principle.4:41
How to transform weaknesses – the 8 Mile strategy.8:15
Why and how to fill in the gaps before you leave.2:44
Why and how to ask great questions.6:52
Why and how to ask for feedback.6:30
Three special interview scenarios and how to handle them.0:28
How to handle competency-based interviews.8:07
How to handle group interviews.2:53
How to handle more than one interviewer / panel interviews.2:25
When you leave the interview room, the interview is far from over.0:42
How to follow up on your interview properly.8:25
Congratulations on completing step 4.0:25
Q&A with Simon Gray – how to be confident at interview.0:52
Q&A with Simon Gray on how to prepare for interview.1:43
Q&A with Simon Gray on the best way to start a job interview.0:53
Q&A with Simon Gray on how to control the interview.2:46
Q&A with Simon Gray on what to do after the interview is over.0:43
Q&A with Simon Gray on how to handle group interviews.1:26
Q&A with Simon Gray on how to handle interview testing.0:51

Welcome to step five of the process section.0:46
In this section of the course you'll discover how and why to use LinkedIn as part of your job search strategy to unlock opportunities in the 'hidden market'.
You'll also learn about the importance of marketing and building a personal brand.
Key principles of LinkedIn and an impactful online presence.1:18
The secret key to the 'hidden market'.5:27
The online 'hire cycle'.3:36
Key principles of building an effective online presence.3:46
LinkedIn's Social Selling Index.6:14
Free or premium?7:29
The delicate balance between work and personal.5:42
Setting your career interests.2:40
The importance of building a personal brand.0:20
Personal branding explained.9:46
The two principal ways to utilise LinkedIn properly.0:44
'SW' and 'PET'.2:37
LinkedIn as a 'shop window' – the reactive approach.0:41
Connection types and why they're important.2:27
What's your policy on the platform and are you a LION?3:26
The three key questions.2:21
Invaluable real estate – header / photo / professional headline.4:06
Creating your personalised URL and visibility settings.2:17
The big difference between the summary and experience sections.3:00
What to do with skills & endorsements.3:15
Social proof – why and how to ask for recommendations.3:54
How to make people stay a while once they've found you.4:01
Your contact information and how to connect with someone you don't know.7:05
LinkedIn as a 'proactive engagement tool' – the proactive approach.0:38
How to search and notes / tags.5:41
Like, share, comment, updates and published posts.8:46
Why groups are great and what to do in them.5:30
A source of salary information.0:20
LinkedIn Salary.3:07
Congratulations on completing step 5.0:25
Q&A with Simon Gray on the importance of social media and social proof.1:46

Requirements

You must be ready to take proactive control of your career to open doors to new opportunities.
You'll be open minded to a new approach to job search, which delivers proven results.

Description

What if you had the power to take proactive control of your career and your future? If you had the ability to open doors to opportunities others rarely see and the skills to secure the position you really want ahead of your competition?

Welcome to this course, which is an online version of the one-to-one 'Jump Start' Programme I have been using to help people from across the to world define, find and secure the career opportunity they really want.

It can be a common frustration that despite having a wealth of skills and abilities, people struggle to get a response to their CV / resume from job boards or recruitment firms. At the outset, positive feelings and confidence about the future can quickly turn to negativity and despondency.

As one of my previous clients summed up this situation: 'I just don't know why my CV isn't working for me!'

Whether you're new to the job market or have been immersed in it for a while, this course will give you the answers to the burning questions you have and to the questions you never thought to ask.

Successful job search is much more than a well-worded CV / resume. In fact the most important thing in finding success in the job market is your own psychology – what you believe, how you think and the action you choose to take.

I'll teach you the proven Career Codex framework for defining, finding and securing the career opportunity you really want, not just the one you've seen advertised or the one presented to you by a professional recruiter.

It moves you from a state of reactive chaos to put you in proactive control of your job search every step of the way. The state of the job market and what others do is not important – what matters is what you choose to do and how you do it.

Wherever you're based in the world and whether you're looking to make a career move within sector or a career change / transition to something new, this course will teach you the skills, strategies and a proven approach that really works.

It covers the four key stages of any successful job search:

Environment – how the job market really works and how to therefore position yourself successfully to stand out.

Psychology – how your beliefs ultimately lead to your success or failure, and that personal responsibility and self-evaluation are the real keys to success in the job market.

Planning – how to define the job you want and your unique offering. Then how to build a personal jobseeker plan to deliver the opportunity you desire within a clearly specified period of time.

Process – the more traditional tools to find job search success, but approached from a completely different angle. This includes CV / resume and cover letter composition, how to get in front of decision makers (recruiters, employers and 'marketmakers'), interview techniques, social media strategies, professional networking and offer negotiation.

While others simply advise that to find success in the job market you need to stand out, this course shows you how!

I look forward to working with you and helping you find the success you know you deserve.

To Your Success!

Best wishes

Simon

Simon Gray FCA
Founder & CEO
Career Codex Limited

Who this course is for:

Anyone looking to advance their career or move jobs.
Anyone looking to change career or explore new opportunities.
Anyone determined to take their career to the next level.

How to 'Jump Start' Your Career to Get The Job You Want!

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OVERVIEW – an introduction to the course.9 lectures • 28min

ENVIRONMENT – how the job market really works!13 lectures • 1hr 6min

PSYCHOLOGY – how to develop a winning mindset!24 lectures • 1hr 33min

PLANNING – how to define the career and job opportunity you really want!33 lectures • 2hr 15min

PROCESS – how to find and secure the job you really want!2 lectures • 2min

Step 1 – how to write a super executive CV / resume.14 lectures • 55min

Step 2 – how to write an impactful cover letter.6 lectures • 19min

Step 3 – how to get in front of decision makers.19 lectures • 1hr 12min

Step 4 – how to deliver a first-class interview.38 lectures • 2hr 7min

Step 5 – how to leverage the power of social media.32 lectures • 1hr 53min

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