Complete Youth Job Readiness Training

Name: Complete Youth Job Readiness Training
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How to obtain and maintain gainful employment

Created byDeon D. Price

Last updated 4/2019

English

What you'll learn

Look good on paper by submitting an extraordinary employment package
Draw attention from employers when applying for a position
Become a shining star employee when you land the job

Course content

4 sections • 18 lectures • 1h 58m total length

Understanding the current job market. Identifying the challenges and barriers.6:48
1. Students will have an effective job search strategy when seeking employment.

2. Complete an Employment Package

(Resume, Cover letter, Reference list and more)

3. Impress employers during an interview and learn valuable professional job skills to maintain employment.
Warm up excercise
Warm-up excercise answers7:13
Job search search strategies.3:44
Learn specific techniques to develop an aggressive and detailed Job Search.
Having a Healthy Competitvie Spirit2:13
This lecture explains why it is so critical to have a healthy competitive spirit in the current employment environment.
How employers evaluate applicants.4:11
This lecture identifies the three key ways employers evaluate applicants.
Section 1 Quiz Understanding the current Job market

The Application Process8:50
What you need to know before you fill out the application and how to fill out an application completely even if you have very little work experience.
Creating an employment package9:55
Looking good on paper is a very critical aspect of your job search. This section will help you build a resume, cover letter, list of references and any additional credentials that maybe relevant to your job search.
Following up after applying for the Job3:36
This lecture will provide information on the best practices to make a phone contacts to follow up with the jobs you applied for.
Applying for the job

Internalize your resume8:40
Many Job seekers neglect this very important aspect of the employment process. Know your resume. If you are not well versed on your resume then you will not sound authentic in the interview.
The power of presence5:55
This lecture talks about how important nonverbal communication is and how to generate positive energy.
The Job Interview reminders14:44
This section will leave students with some very detailed and valuable techniques to deliver an impressive job interview. Students will be better prepared and will make a lasting impact on the employer.
Interview questions9:13
This lecture discusses the most typical interview questions with suggestions on how to respond.
Questions to ask employers4:30
This lecture offers examples of questions that an applicant should ask an interviewer.
Making an impact2:45
By effecting the senses you will have the tools necessary to make a lasting impression.
Getting the Job you applied for.

Employment Success Standards4:34
This lecture talks about the key components to succeed in the work environment.
Qualities of a Successfull Employee9:43
This lecture discusses specific employment success skills
Workplace Ethics4:36
This lecture focuses on specific behaviors that could question an employees ethics in the workplace.
Workplace Ethics & Behavior7:48
This lecture discusses the results of the ethics rankings from the employers perspective.
Maintaining Employment

Requirements

Students should be prepared to download several templates in MicroSoft word format.

Description

What is the bottom line for most adults? The objective should be to find and maintain gainful employment. This course will provide the employability skills to obtain and retain employment. The most difficult population to obtain employment is youth ages 16 - 24 as well as individuals who have been out of the workforce for a long period of time. This course is designed for those new to the workforce or those returning to the workforce.

Students will have the tools necessary to develop an aggressive job search, produce an impressive employment package which will include a cover letter, resume, list of references and more. Students will also learn valuable interview techniques including phone interviews and effective follow up practices. The last section of the course will help students develop outstanding professionalism and employability skills that will make them dependable and valued employees.

Taking this course will help Job seekers identify some of the typical employment barriers and effective ways to overcome them. By using detailed class instruction by way of lectures, videos, graphic presentations, quizzes and interactive activities, this course is both engaging and informative. Students will leave this course with some valuable soft skills that they will be able to apply immediately and will be able to use throughout their working careers.

The course will also include downloadable documents and templates as well as correspondences from the instructor. This relatively short course can be completed within 8 hours and will culminate with an employment development certification that will be signed by the instructor for students who have successfully completed.

Who this course is for:

This Employment Development Course is ideal for those new to the workforce or those who have been out of the workforce for a long period of time. The work environment has changed and this course will prepare those who are new or returning job seekers.

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Course content

Understanding the Job market5 lectures • 24min

Applying for the Gig3 lectures • 22min

Getting the Job you applied for6 lectures • 46min

How to maintain employment4 lectures • 27min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: