Course Description

A job search can be nerve-wracking, frustrating and downright demotivating. Let's face it, hopefully you don't have to go through a job search very often, so when you do, you're probably a little rusty on the whole process. You're not supposed to be an expert on job searching! It's like a muscle that you haven't used in while; when you start to exercise it again, it can feel uncomfortable.

This course takes the mystery out of the process and lays out best practices, tools, and knowledge you can use to streamline your job search and make it faster, more effective, and more enjoyable.

Here's what you will learn:

  1. How to strengthen your "job search muscle"
  2. Why and how to "target" your job search so you're spending your time and energy wisely
  3. How to identify what you offer an employer that no one else can
  4. How to write a resume and cover letter that get you noticed
  5. How to network effectively and without stress
  6. Tips and tricks for applying to job openings
  7. How to prepare for interviews so you can interview with ease and confidence
  8. How to evaluate and offer and negotiate your salary and other benefits
  9. What no one else will tell you about starting your new job!

This course also includes resources to help you conduct your job search faster and easier: worksheets, templates, action plans and checklists for you to use and customize to your particular situation and search.

What is UNIQUE about this course is that if at any point you get stuck or need additional assistance, you can opt to schedule a focused phone session with a professional career coach. You get the best of both worlds - Do It Yourself resources at a great value, with the option of hands-on, personalized assistance if you ever find you need it!

Strategic Career Advisor, Coach, and Instructor

Lauren Still

Lauren Still is the founder of Careerevolution Group and an experienced career coach / consultant to hundreds of clients over the years. She has helped people early in their career get off to a great start, assisted mid-career professionals to rise to the next level and find more meaning and enjoyment in their work, and guided job seekers of all levels and a wide variety of industries to find their next position. She loves seeing her clients succeed and see a clear way forward that was previously confusing or concerning to them. Lauren's work experience spans several continents, executive level positions, consulting positions in a global firm, product management and HR roles. She is passionate about workplace communication and finding enjoyment in the work you do every day.Lauren has been featured as one of "50 Personal Branding Experts to Work With" and been published in the book 101 Great Ways to Compete in Today's Job Market, and is quoted as an expert in articles in publications such as Money magazine and The Wall St. Journal Online.

Course curriculum

  • 2

    Introduction to the Job Search

  • 3

    Set a Vision & Personal Priorities

  • 4

    Identify Your Transferable Skills

    • Identifying your transferable skills

    • Worksheets and Templates

    • Section take-aways

    • Still have questions?

  • 5

    Explore Potential Career Paths

    • Exploring Career Paths

    • Your career sweet spot

    • Mind Mapping

    • Career Path Resources

    • Alice in Wonderland exercise

    • Section take-aways

    • Still have questions?

  • 6

    Align Your Brand and Messaging

    • Worksheets and Templates

    • Section take-aways

    • Still have questions?

  • 7

    Target Your Search for Maximum Efficiency

    • Still have questions?

  • 8

    Customize Your Job Search Materials

    • How to write a strong cover letter

    • Worksheets and Templates

  • 9

    Interviewing with Confidence

    • Nail the phone interview

    • Getting an interviewing edge

    • Worksheets and Templates

Shift your career into high gear!