Overview:
Finding a job is not rocket science but it is challenging and intimidating. This workshop will cover all of the basic principles of finding a great job including:
How to take control during the job interview
Why you should Attend:
Today, more than ever, with the effect of the global pandemic on the economy, knowing how to find a job is critically important. You should attend this workshop if you:
Areas Covered in the Session:
Finding a job is not rocket science but it is challenging and intimidating. This workshop will cover all of the basic principles of finding a great job including:
- Dealing with the emotional roller-coaster of the job search
- Creating a winning resume
- Working with recruiters
- Responding to ads
- Conducting research about companies and hiring managers
- The importance of emphasizing measurable accomplishments
How to take control during the job interview
- The importance of networking
- How to negotiate salary
Why you should Attend:
Today, more than ever, with the effect of the global pandemic on the economy, knowing how to find a job is critically important. You should attend this workshop if you:
- Are seeking a new job
- Are applying inside your organization for a new position
- Want to hone your job search skills as insurance for the uncertain future
- Want to prepare yourself for your next career move
- Need to write or update your resume
- Have not looked for a job in a while
- Need a refresher on how to succeed during the job interview
- Want to be in control during the interview rather than controlled by the interviewer
- Are nervous about negotiating your salary
- Are worried about being asked challenging questions during the job interview such as: what are your weaknesses, how much money did you make on your last job, why do you think you are the right person for this job why have you changed jobs so frequently?
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Understanding today's job market
- Managing the emotional roller-coaster of finding a job
- The importance of focus and developing an objective
- Creating your public statement
- Keeping your job search organized
- Taking stock of your skills
- Writing a winning resume
- Responding to job advertisements
- Researching companies and people
- How to network
- Telephone techniques
- Collecting references
- Interviewing
- Negotiating
Speaker
Bruce Katcher, Ph.D., is an Industrial/Organizational psychologist with more than 25 years of management consulting experience and is author of "An Insider's Guide to Building a Successful Consulting Practice" (AMACOM, 2010).Bruce is past president of The Society of Professional Consultants and has been mentoring independent consultants for the past 20 years. He has delivered more than 50 invited speeches on starting and growing independent consulting practices.
Who Should Attend
- Students
- Employees
- Those in transition between jobs
