Every step of the job search explained - backed by research!
Incl. realistic goal setting, candidate USP & positioning, CV for humans & ATS, hacking LinkedIn, (online) interviews!
Description
The course is designed as a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the strategic planning of your job search, with an understanding of COVID-time market trends. If you take part, the course will equip you with:
an accurate, evidence-based understanding of career management,
an understanding of career concepts (common ideas of what a successful career is) and career motives (personal motivations and preferences) as well as the alignment/misalignment between these two levels in managing your career,
an awareness of how recruitment processes are conducted within organisations,
an ability to define your own career goals in a realistic manner and to plan your job search ‘project’ in terms of length, necessary resources and tools needed,
a better defined personal brand (following a career SWOT analysis and a definition of your Unique Selling Proposition),
a set of tailored practical tools to navigate the job search and application process effectively: an improved CV, an ATS-optimised CV, an efficient Linkedin profile,
a thorough understanding of 4 distinct job application channels: job ads, recruitment firms, networking and the direct approach along with an awareness of their effectiveness in generating job offers,
solid strategic preparation for job interviews, both online and offline.
What You Will Learn!
- Job Search Strategy: build and implement an effective job search strategy, consistent with your career motivations
- Professional Goal Setting: make sure your next career step is realistic and in line with your profile
- Diagnosing Your Strengths: formulate your unique selling proposition (USP) and check it against job market requirements
- Personal Branding: communicate your USP to relevant people in relevant ways
- CV Creation: make sure your CV really stands out against the competition
- ATS-Compliant CVs: optimise your CV so that it is AI-friendly
- Hacking the Linkedin Algorithm: build an effective Linkedin profile
- Writing Cover Emails: make sure your emails to headhunters and hiring managers are not only opened, but also read with interest
- Professional Networking: build long-term business relationships that can support you during your job search
- Contacting Headhunters: know how they work and how they think in order to build effective relationships
- Contacting Decision Makers: know how they work and how they think in order to build mutally beneficial relationships
- Interviewing Skills: be strategic when being interviewed
- Online Interviews: the practical differences and similarities between offline and online interviewing and what this means for you
Who Should Attend!
- Experienced Managers
- Executives
- Specialists
- Corporate Professionals