
Explore strategies for a successful job search, from deciding your career path and networking to writing an effective resume and standing out in interviews.
Leverage your personal and professional networks to uncover job opportunities by building a 32nd commercial about yourself, contacting 2 or 3 people daily, and following up.
Leverage social media to expand your network by posting your job search and resume, asking for referrals, and updating contacts regularly with thanks, while keeping personal and professional accounts separate.
Learn to use professional social networking sites like LinkedIn to connect with industry professionals, showcase your portfolio, and uncover hidden job opportunities.
Create a master application that consolidates your job experiences, education, licenses and certifications, and examples of work to streamline online and in-person job applications and resumes.
Fill out job applications online or in person with a complete, neat master application to present standardized information and make a first impression; bring two black pens and specify position.
Tailor each online application to the posting by matching keywords and required skills. Use multiple career sites and search agents, and apply with advanced filters for job type, location, and salary.
Combine internet job searching with proactive networking, maintain professional emails and spelling, and use company sites and industry keywords to find recent listings and apply correctly.
Discover how the gig economy blends contract work with flexible schedules and industry versatility, highlights pay considerations, and offers strategies to find opportunities and negotiate compensation.
Prioritize networking by contacting everyone you know, build a master application, and apply online to qualified roles; consider gig economy contracting while staying positive.
In this course, “The Complete Job Search; Starting your Job Search” you will learn about the many strategies for how to start a successful job search and deciding what career path to take. Each tactic will be a critical step to success. This course will prepare you for everything you need to be the top candidate for the ideal position you are pursuing.
Learning objectives/Intended Learners
· The importance of effectively utilizing your Personal and Professional Network to find a job.
· Using Social Media the right way as a critical part of your job search
· How to create a Master Application which you will use to fill out job applications when applying to a job
· Being successful with Online Job Sites to be at the top of the employers list
· Looking for both part time and full-time opportunities in the Gig Economy
· Maximize your chance of securing the Perfect Job for you.
The competition for a good job can be tough and just one misstep can be the difference between success and failure. At the end of this course, you will have a much better idea of what your career goals will be and how to begin the journey to a successful career. This course will give you the advantage in your own complete job search.