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Job Search Skills Training Course

Many job hunters wish they could unlock the secret to winning the minds and hearts of employers. What is that unique combination of values and skills that employers are looking for? Beyond job specific skills, other skills are looked for by employers. Many job hunters possess these skills to a certain level, but other weaknesses can also be improved upon through training, coaching, professional development, or mentoring from someone who understands these skills.

Personal values and employability skills are vital traits and tools that everyone needs to succeed in the workplace, and they are all skills that on can learn. It is important to identify the values and skills that you possess and assess the degree to which you possess them. You will then be able to document them in your CV and display them on your interviews.

Although searching for a job can be intimidating this course will help you identify which jobs you are best suited for and how to build an impressive CV and cover letter, finding job leads, dealing with nerves and advertising your skills in an interview. You will be able to create and present a portfolio of your previous work and develop networking skills for finding job leads. Identifying the purpose for working and the assessment of skills can help determine the types of jobs your participants should apply for.