Get a Job! Start to Finish Steps, Strategies, & Prep (2-Day Weekend Workshop)

This class is taught in English.

The students will learn:
+Socialization skills & guidance for respectful interactions
+How to take turns & use the chat appropriately in an online class
+Documentation needed to start a job (first, so they find it all!)
+Search methods for current & local job openings
+How to read job listing descriptions to see if they are qualified
+What makes a good reference
+To create a solid reference list & ask permission/give heads up
+Do's/Don'ts of resumes
+What their strengths & skills are to include in resumes
+How to tailor a resume for specific job openings
+How to make their resume a PDF
+What to email potential managers in a cover message
+How to attach their PDF resume to an email
+Interview preparation steps
+Interview dress code standards
+The importance of eye contact & a solid handshake
+The power of using names during the job search process
+FAQ interview questions & good ways to answer them
+Interview follow-up process

Certified Speech Communications Educator with 20+ years of experience teaching about job preparation and future careers.  In addition, I have worked in several managerial roles that have required interviewing and hiring.

Learners will be encouraged each day to return with items in the "Get a Job" process to work on for forward progress, this will include:
+A list of current job openings they are interested in (bookmark or Save to PDF)
+Collect 3-5 references, their contact info, & permission to use
+Brainstorming a list of activities, accomplishments, & skills for their resume
+Work on Resume Worksheet or Template
+Compose a draft email for their cover message
+Watch video about FAQ interview questions & complete the worksheet

3 hours 30 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.