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Our Professional and Career Development course has been designed to develop and enhance the students’ skills and attributes thereby optimizing his/her chance of succeeding in the workplace. This course is packed with innovative resources you can use now and throughout your career. It helps you move from "job seeker" to "job finder" with its comprehensive step-by-step guide to finding and keeping a job. Both empowering and encouraging, this course effectively breaks the daunting prospect of obtaining a job into a manageable process. Clear instruction guides you through identifying your target, creating a marketing campaign, employer research, networking, interviewing, staying motivated and negotiating a deal. This course equips you with the tools you need to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace, reach your career potential, and stand out in a crowd.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the steps for setting career targets and searching for jobs that align
- Recognize the importance of researching careers and building a network
- Recall the steps for writing successful resumes and cover letters
- Describe strategies for marketing yourself before, during and after a job interview
- Recognize methods for negotiating job offers and managing your career
Professional and Career Development Module 1
Your Life Dictates Your Job Search, Not the Reverse
- Job Search Considerations
- Translating College Majors to Potential Jobs
- Pursuing Internships
- Timing Considerations
- Internship Performance
- Internship Compensation
- Employment Gap
- Changing Careers
- Relocating
- Long Distance Job Searching
Professional and Career Development Module 2
Overview of the Six-Step Job Search Process
- Why You Need a Process
- Confidence
- Communication Skills
- Poise
- Resources
- Trends in Twenty-First-Century Job Search
- 24/7 Job Search
- Entrepreneurial Approach
- Emerging Trends
Professional and Career Development Module 3
Identify Your Job Search Targets
- Three Element Structure
- Industry
- Function
- Geography
- Match Interests to Three Elements
- Personal Decision Criteria
- Employer Characteristics
- Compensation
- Environment
- Advantage of Multiple Targets
Professional and Career Development Module 4
Creating a Compelling Marketing Campaign, Part I: Resume
- Purpose and Goal of a Resume
- Header
- Objective
- Education Section
- Work Experience
- Skills
- References
- Functional Resumes
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Documenting Problems
Professional and Career Development Module 5
Create a Compelling Marketing Campaign: Part II: Cover Letter, Pitch and Online Profile
- Cover Letter Preliminary Work
- Job Descriptions
- Designing a Cover Letter
- Creating a Portfolio
- Format
- Online Profile
- Your Networking Pitch
- Write, Edit and Practice Your Pitch
Professional and Career Development Module 6
Conduct In-Depth Research
- What Do You Research?
- How Do You Find Critical Information?
- Job-Specific Research Resources
- Organization-Specific Research Resources
- Industry-Specific Research Resources
- Tracking Ongoing News
- Informational Interviews
- Research in the Job Search
- Etiquette
Professional and Career Development Module 7
Network Effectively
- Four Stages of Networking
- Research
- The Approach
- The Follow-Up
- The Request
- Building Your Network
- Network with Executives
- Network with Recruiters
- Social Networking
Professional and Career Development Module 8
Master The Interview
- Before, During and After the Interview
- Different Types of Interviews
- Behavioral Interviews
- Case Interviews
- Informational Interviews
- Methods of Interviewing
- Interview Venues
- Types of Questions
- Things to Avoid in an Interview
Professional and Career Development Module 9
Stay Motivated and Organized and Troubleshoot Your Search
- Long-Term Motivation
- Short-Term Motivation
- Strategies for Maintaining Motivation
- Organization System
- Customized Electronic Systems
- Troubleshooting the Job Search
- Stages of Troubleshooting
- Common Problem Areas
- Overall Troubleshooting Job Search Strategies
Professional and Career Development Module 10
Negotiate and Close Your Offer
- Effective Negotiating
- Items Open to Negotiation
- Why You Should Always Consider Negotiating
- How to Get a Decision
- How to Juggle and Time Multiple Searches
- Stay Organized
- Use Strong Communication
- Avoid Alienating Prospective Employers
- Six Things Needed to Close an Offer
Professional and Career Development Module 11
Social Media and the Job Search
- Social Media and the Six-Step Job Search Process
- Site Profiles as Prototypes
- Compelling Marketing Campaign
- In-Depth Research
- Network and Interview
- Use Social Media to Motivate, Organize and Troubleshoot
- Negotiate and Close the Offer with Online Data
- Blogs and Personal Websites
- How Recruiters Use Social Media
- Managing Your Online Brand
Professional and Career Development Module 12
From Job Search Success to Career Success
- Succeeding in the Job You Have
- Develop, Expand and Maintain Professional Relationships
- Career Advancement
- Career Management
- Promotions, Raises and Performance Reviews
- Securing Your Job During Difficult Economic Times
- Managing Work Conflicts
- Balance Life and Career
- How to Get Your Next Job
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
