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Why Attend Workshop?

merojob | January 11, 2012 | 1 Comment

The workshop help people in their search for advice, direction and a glimpse of reality in regards to what their futures might have in store. Attending a workshop is a tool for individuals seeking career path advice from successful and experienced personalities.
Attending various career development workshops will help you explore the job market and enhance your career development.
There are various workshop series as follows that helps in overall development.

Workshop Series:

A) Build your Job Search Tools (CV, cover letter, interview and action plan)
By attending this workshop, you will be able to:
1) Compose a more effective and tailored cv.
2) Define the essential components of a cover letter.
3) Understand the importance of, and define what is involved in, thorough interview preparation.
4) Identify the best forms of verbal and non-verbal communication in order to conduct them in a professional manner before, during and after an interview.
5) Understand the importance of an action plan which includes identifying the steps that guide the career planning process and which of those steps needs development.

B) Discover the Hidden Job Market (cold calling, networking, researching employers)
By attending this workshop, you will be able to:
1) Understand that most jobs are found through the hidden job market and that networking is a win-win situation.
2) Understand the importance of researching employers and industries.
3) Identify website resources and databases in which they can grow their employer contact base.
4) Formulate questions they would ask at an information interview.
5) Create their own script for a cold call to a potential contact in their field.

C) Perfect your Professional Image (business etiquette, school to work transition)
By attending this workshop, you will be able to:
1) Understand the importance of, and define what is involved in, presenting yourself professionally in person – through your body language, attitude and communication style – and online.
2) Identify key elements involved in dressing for success.
3) Identify key differences involved in the transition from university to work life and know how to prepare for your first day on the job.

D) Practice your Networking
By attending this workshop, you will be able to:
1) Identify and modify their individual style of networking for various situations.
2) Practice their networking approach in a series of simulated scenarios.
3) Create a checklist for future networking telephone calls and / or meetings.

E) Practice your Interviewing
By attending this workshop, you will be able to:
1) Identify the best forms of verbal and non-verbal communication in order to conduct themselves in a professional manner before, during and after an interview.
2) Practice their interview skills in a series of simulated scenarios.
3) Create a checklist to help them prepare for future interviews.