JOB SEEKING SKILLS CLASS
(JSS)
LEARN:
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How to find the right kind of job with the right kind of employer |
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How to fill out applications, create productive resumes and cover letters |
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How to present yourself during an interview |
These, and other effective techniques are covered in Job Seeking Skills Class
TABLE OF CONTENTS of the Job Seeking Skills Textbook
MODULE ONE
| PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF THE JOB SEARCH |
| STRESS SPIRALS |
| OVERCOMING OBSTACLES |
| CASE STUDIES |
MODULE TWO
| PERSONAL INVENTORY/SKILLS IDENTIFICATION |
| SKILLS ASSESSMENT |
| JOB-RELATED SKILLS |
| TRANSFERABLE SKILLS |
| SKILLS SHEET |
| VERB LIST |
MODULE THREE
| CAREER EXPLORATION/LABOR MARKET SURVEY |
| LABOR MARKET MYTHS vs. REALITY |
MODULE FOUR
| EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS |
| RED LIGHTS, GREEN LIGHTS |
| STATE & SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS THAT WORK |
MODULE FIVE
| THE RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP |
| RESUME WRITING TIPS |
| CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME |
| FUNCTIONAL RESUME |
| BASIC GUIDELINE OF COMPONENTS |
| THE SCANNABLE RESUME |
MODULE SIX
| THE PURPOSE OF COVER LETTERS |
| GENERAL OUTLINE FOR A COVER LETTER |
MODULE SEVEN
| INTERVIEWING |
| YOU ARE THE PRODUCT; MARKET YOURSELF! |
| INTERVIEW QUESTIONS |
| CAN YOU DO THE JOB? |
| QUESTIONS PROBING YOUR ATTITUDE |
MODULE EIGHT
| THE PHONE CAMPAIGN |
| GETTING PAST THE RECEPTIONIST |
| CREATING A NETWORK |
MODULE NINE
| ORGANIZING YOUR JOB SEARCH |
| CREATIVE PLACES TO LOOK FOR JOB LEADS |
| OTHER IMPORTANT JOB SEARCH ACTIVITIES |
| FREE JOB SERVICES IN OAKLAND AND SAN FRANCISCO |
| INTERNET LINKS FOR JOB SEEKERS |
| JOB HOTLINES - 415 ARE CODE |
| JOB HOTLINES - 510 AREA CODE |
| JOB HOTLINES - 925 AREA CODE |
| JOB HOTLINES - TOLL-FREE AREA CODES |
| MY JOB SEARCH INVENTORY |
MODULE TEN
| AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT/DISABILITY RIGHTS |
| FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING ACT |