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Resume Writing: This two session class reviews the importance of having a resume, the key sections of a resume, and how to make it effectively communicate your special skills and talents. An overview of cover letters and electronic resumes is also included. Participants’ personal resumes receive a class critique for a finished product. Interview Skills: Basic techniques for effective interviewing are covered in this workshop. An overview is presented for responding to traditional vs. behavioral questions, as well as, positive verbal and non-verbal interviewing behavior. Practice among the participants is part of the class schedule. Job Search Strategies & Networking: This class offers key pointers for finding a job. An overview of the major channels for locating job openings is outlined with networking defined as one primary focus. Informational interviews are described as an important technique. Steps for Making a Career Change: In this class, specific steps are described to assist the attendee in deciding whether to make a career change and how career change ideas can be implemented. Discussion of the importance of career assessments, networking and focused research is held within the class lecture. Turning Setbacks into Victories: Beating Negativity and Stress: To help the unemployed person stay focused and positive, this class describes the emotions a person might experience while looking for a new job. It explores why negativity can be a hindrance, then structures positive approaches to job loss and job seeking success. Strategies for stress management are also addressed. |