Job Search Strategies
38mGeneral2012-08-23
Authors
Valerie Sutton
Thought Leader in Career Theory and Student Services
Course details
In this course, author Valerie Sutton shares the latest techniques to find jobs efficiently and effectively. This course teaches you how to develop your profile and brand, seek advertised and unadvertised positions, network successfully to broaden your circle, and work with recruiting professionals. Valerie includes strategies for both the online and offline worlds.
Along the way, discover smart strategies to match your interests with your search and manage your time in order to maximize results.
Along the way, discover smart strategies to match your interests with your search and manage your time in order to maximize results.
Skills covered
Job SearchingCareer DevelopmentLimited Series
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
- Using the exercise files
Starting the Search Process
- Managing the search process
- The top five job search tips
Searching for Poisitions Online
- Setting up job search agents
- Using a job search agent successfully
- Posting your resume online
- Making your online profile work for you
Improving Your Visibility
- Blogging and using networking sites
- Volunteering and hosting workshops
- Using conferences effectively
Leveraging Your Network
- Utilizing your existing network
- Approaching cold contacts
- Maintaining your social capital
Working with Recruiters
- Understanding the recruiting relationship
- Identifying the contacts in your sector
- Establishing the relationship
- Maintaining the relationship
Conclusion
- Final thoughts