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Course Outline:
Hour 1
- Discussion of the benefits of constant updating and organization of a resume
- Discussion of the order of the resume components
- Discussion of the format and medium of the resume
- Discussion of the components of the education, work experience, certifications, and honors and awards sections of the resume
- Describe techniques used to review a resume before submission
- Discussion of the use of a master resume for review
- Discussion of what pieces of information can be eliminated from the resume in the event of space limitations
- Discuss the purpose of dressing professionally
- Discuss what is and isn’t appropriate attire for both men and women
Hour 2
- Discussion of the items needed to perform well in an interview
- Discussion of reference acquisition process
- Discuss the components of pre-interview research
- Discuss the steps of the actual interview and how to make a good impression
- Discuss the responses to common interview questions
- Discuss the techniques of answering interview questions
- Discuss the components of a follow up
- Discuss the responses to being offered a position and discussing pay
- Discuss in depth the main components used in an in person impression: the introduction, elevator speech, attire, confidence and non verbal communication
Hour 3
- Discuss the mediums of written impressions
- Discuss the advantages and potential issues with written documents and easy solutions to issues
- Discuss the benefits of creating a business network
- Discuss the process of following up with a business contact
- Discuss the importance of keeping up to date with your network
- Discuss how being comfortable speaking in front of others can be advantageous to your career
- Discuss why public speaking causes so much fear
- Discuss how preparation can lessen the public speaking nerves
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