Job Search Program

The Job Search Training Program provides participants with job search skills and strategies while building confidence and self-esteem.  Students are required to use the Internet, learn and use various research resources, make a  minimum of 20 cold/warm call leads, and each student is required to conduct 3 information interviews.  Focus is placed on a very active job search.  The program takes 4 weeks to complete with 3 hours of in class work and 2 or more hours of practical homework assignments.  

OBJECTIVE 

The objective of this program is to build confidence first and foremost as "we are what we think" in addition to equipping the student with the know how to job search in today's challenging market with tools (resume and calling cards) that have impact.   The key to being a successful candidate for a position is knowing and believing in yourself.  

These initial steps combined with a job search syllabus as outlined above will assist the student in acquiring suitable, competitive employment.

COURSE OUTLINE

Each student is taught the following in this order: 

Understanding self in relationship to the current labour market!

The Changing Workplace

·         Predict what trends to expect in the changing world of employment.

Self Assessment

·         Identify important skills relative to career goal.

Calling Cards

·         Enable others to promote a link between student and employer.

Tools and how to job search!

Resumes

·         Produce effective resumes which highlight and emphasize qualifications and skills.

Telephone Calls

·         Demonstrate and make effective calls that will gain results. 

Information Interview

·         Gather information about career opportunities.

Letters

·         Write effective cover and thank-you letters that will attract attention.

Selling yourself!

Job Interviews

·         Market interview skills effectively.

Job Search

·         Plan an effective search strategy.

 Personal Management and implementing strategies that work!

Work Maintenance

·         Maintain a job in a new or changing environment.

Stress and Time Management

·         Manage the impact of change

SUCCESS STATISTICS

  April 1, 2005 ending March 31, 2006  

Based on fully completed JSTP's:

99% successful (gainfully employed)

0% not employed

1% early termination due to medical reasons

All occupational groupings (NOC's or SEB's)  were considered.