Career Builder Institute’s “Jobseeker Toolkit” course is designed to give you a competitive edge for your career path.
We will review jobseeking tools of the trade used by professionals across the globe and provide tips - plus, provide valuable information to help you navigate the job search in today's market.
By the end of this course, you will learn:
- To identify resources for job seeking in today's market
- How to use self-assessment to support your job search
- Where to look for jobs in today's market
- How to build and use a network to support your job search activities
- The importance of resumes and cover letters
- The basics of interviewing, including what employers want to hear!
With this course, you will also get:
- Interactive activities
- Resources and articles to download and keep
Jobseeker Toolkit
- Overview
- Your Career Goals
- Importance of Self-Awareness
- Self-Assessment Tools
- Document Your Successes
- Background Checks
- Internet vs. Professional Image
- Activity
- Summary
Job Searching
- Overview
- Search Techniques
- Keep it Simple
- Stay Positive
- Stay Focused
- Summary
Networking
- Overview
- The cash budget
- Professional and Personal Contacts
- Expanding Your Network
- Networking Websites
- Summary
Cover Letters and Resumes
- Overview
- Cover Letter Basics
- Resume Basics
- Resume Keywords
- Resume Builder
- Summary
Interviewing
- Overview
- Interview Basics
- What Employers Want to Hear
- Interview Body Language
- Networking Websites
- Summary
500MHz Pentium or faster with 512MB Ram (1GB recommended)
1024 x 768 minimum monitor screen resolution with 16-bit video card
Windows 2000, XP or later
MAC Compatible
Broadband connection (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended
Internet Explorer 6.0+ or Firefox 2.0+
Flash Player 9.0+ required for most courses
Sound card with speakers or headphones for audio playback
Browser JavaScript must be enabled