JOB SEEKING SKILLS CLASS  (JSS)

LEARN:

How to find the right kind of job with the right kind of employer

How to fill out applications, create productive resumes and cover letters

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

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