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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface .............................................................................................................................................. 3 What is Courseware? ................................................................................................................................ 3
How Do I Customize My Course? .............................................................................................................. 3
Materials Required ................................................................................................................................... 4
Maximizing Your Training Power .............................................................................................................. 5
Icebreakers ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Icebreaker: Friends Indeed ........................................................................................................................ 7
Training Manual Sample ..................................................................................................................... 8 Sample Module: Ready, Set, Go! .............................................................................................................. 9
Instructor Guide Sample ................................................................................................................... 15 Sample Module: Ready, Set, Go! ............................................................................................................ 16
Activities ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Quick Reference Sheets .................................................................................................................... 31
Certificate of Completion ................................................................................................................. 33
HTML Material ................................................................................................................................. 35
PowerPoint Sample .......................................................................................................................... 43
Full Course Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 47
Preface
What is Courseware?
Welcome to Corporate Training Materials, a completely new training experience!
Our courseware packages offer you top-quality training materials that are customizable, user-friendly, educational, and fun. We provide your materials, materials for the student, PowerPoint slides, and a takehome reference sheet for the student. You simply need to prepare and train!
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How Do I Customize My Course?
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To remove modules, simply select the text and press Delete on your keyboard. Then, navigate to the Table of Contents, right-click, and click Update Field. You may see a dialog box; if so, click “Update entire table” and press OK.
(You will also want to perform this step if you add modules or move them around.)
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Materials Required
All of our courses use flip chart paper and markers extensively. (If you prefer, you can use a whiteboard or chalkboard instead.)
We recommend that each participant have a copy of the Training Manual, and that you review each module before training to ensure you have any special materials required. Worksheets and handouts are included within a separate activities folder and can be reproduced and used where indicated. If you would like to save paper, these worksheets are easily transferrable to a flip chart paper format, instead of having individual worksheets.
We recommend these additional materials for all workshops:
Laptop with projector, for PowerPoint slides
Quick Reference Sheets for students to take home
Timer or watch (separate from your laptop)
Masking tape
Blank paper
Maximizing Your Training Power
We have just one more thing for you before you get started. Our company is built for trainers, by trainers, so we thought we would share some of our tips with you, to help you create an engaging, unforgettable experience for your participants.
Make it customized. By tailoring each course to your participants, you will find that your results will increase a thousand-fold.
o Use examples, case studies, and stories that are relevant to the group.
o Identify whether your participants are strangers or whether they work together. Tailor your approach appropriately.
o Different people learn in different ways, so use different types of activities to balance it all out. (For example, some people learn by reading, while others learn by talking about it, while still others need a hands-on approach. For more information, we suggest Experiential Learning by David Kolb.)
Make it fun and interactive. Most people do not enjoy sitting and listening to someone else talk for hours at a time. Make use of the tips in this book and your own experience to keep your participants engaged. Mix up the activities to include individual work, small group work, large group discussions, and mini-lectures.
Make it relevant. Participants are much more receptive to learning if they understand why they are learning it and how they can apply it in their daily lives. Most importantly, they want to know how it will benefit them and make their lives easier. Take every opportunity to tie what you are teaching back to real life.
Keep an open mind. Many trainers find that they learn something each time they teach a workshop. If you go into a training session with that attitude, you will find that there can be an amazing two-way flow of information between the trainer and trainees. Enjoy it, learn from it, and make the most of it in your workshops.
And now, time for the training!
Icebreakers
Each course is provided with a wide range of interactive Icebreakers. The trainer can utilize an Icebreaker to help facilitate the beginning of the course, as it helps “break the ice” with the participants. If the participants are new to each other, an icebreaker is a great way to introduce everyone to each other. If the participants all know each other it can still help loosen up the room and begin the training session on positive note. Below you will see one of the icebreakers that can be utilized from the Icebreakers folder.
Icebreaker: Friends Indeed
Purpose
Have the participants moving around and help to make introductions to each other.
Materials Required
Name card for each person Markers
Preparation
Have participants fill out their name card. Then, ask participants to stand in a circle, shoulder to shoulder. They should place their name card at their feet. Then they can take a step back. You as the facilitator should take the place in the center of the circle.
Activity
Explain that there is one less place than people in the group, as you are in the middle and will be participating. You will call out a statement that applies to you, and anyone to whom that statement applies must find another place in the circle.
Examples:
Friends who have cats at home Friends who are wearing blue Friends who don’t like ice cream
The odd person out must stand in the center and make a statement.
The rules:
You cannot move immediately to your left or right, or back to your place. Let’s be adults: no kicking, punching, body-checking, etc.
Play a few rounds until everyone has had a chance to move around.
Training Manual Sample
On the following pages is a sample module from our Training Manual. Each of our courses contains twelve modules with three to five lessons per module. It is in the same format and contains the same material as the Instructor Guide, which is then shown after the Training Manual sample, but does not contain the Lesson Plans box which assists the trainer during facilitation.
The Training Manual can be easily updated, edited, or customized to add your business name and company logo or that of your clients. It provides each participant with a copy of the material where they can follow along with the instructor.
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
Milton Berle
Sample Module: Ready, Set, Go!
The success of one’s career depends greatly on the ability to recognize the job-related values that are important to the individual as well as the hiring company. Identifying the purpose for working and the assessment of skills can help determine the types of jobs to apply for.
The creation of clearly defined SMART goals can give potential employees a concrete plan for the direction in which they would like to steer their career. A robust resource system and 30-Day Plan can keep the job seeker on track with finding and obtaining the right job.
Identifying Your Values and Purpose
In order to be able to sell yourself well and present your skill set and experience as an attractive option to potential employers, you must first identify your own values and your purpose for working.
Here are some common purposes for job seekers.
Gain an income source that provides for my basic survival needs and some of my wants.
Find an outlet for my creativity, skills, abilities, and energies that will not only benefit myself but will help others also.
Make a valuable and lasting contribution to my community and to society.
Use my college degree for something worthwhile.
Do something constructive with my time to avoid boredom.
Be in a place where I can meet new people, travel, and gain new experiences.
Get out of debt.
Save money for the future.
Try a new skill and gain new experiences.
Fulfill my dreams and my mission in life.
Assessing Your Skills
There are many professional instruments designed to help you assess your skills. These instruments help you identify what talents and abilities you may have to offer a potential employer. Here is a list of common skills that employers find valuable.
Organization
Analytical ability
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Special relationships
Typing
Physical coordination
Hand-eye coordination
Rhythm and bodily movement
Creativity
Initiative
Vision
Interpersonal relationships
Intrapersonal knowledge
Cooking
Collaboration
Strategic planning
Painting
Setting SMART Goals
Now that you have a clearer picture of your skills and abilities along with your purpose and values, you can go about the task of setting SMART goals. SMART goals are goals that fulfill each word described in the acrostic formed by the word SMART.
Specific: First of all the goal must be specific. You may indicate in your goal you wish to become a sales representative for a cosmetic company or a police officer for the State of California. These are specific goals.
Measurable: The next characteristic that a smart goal has is that it is measurable. You may indicate that you desire full time employment of at least 40 hours per week. Your salary expectations can also be measurable stating that you wish to earn a minimum of $40,000 per year or more.
Achievable: These specific and measurable goals must also be achievable. The first thing to consider is whether or not the job exists. If your town does not have a professional football team it is not an achievable goal to be the play-by-play announcer for a team that does not exist. Other non-achievable limitations may be age requirements or other considerations. Just because a person of your gender or ethnic group has not been hired in that role before does not make it unachievable. Just ask President Obama.
Relevant: A relevant goal is for some a realistic one given your priorities and personal circumstances. Does this goal fit in with the rest of your life? Are you able to fulfill your nonprofessional duties to your spouse, children and community with this additional responsibility of employment? Many mothers battle with this issue when considering their responsibility to their children balanced with their desire to be “productive” and work outside of the home.
Timed: When do you expect to fulfill your goal? Are there any training periods or probationary periods to fulfill before you are actually hired? How many interviews and how many companies do you plan to talk to before settling on the right one? Set a realistic goal as to when you wish to begin your new profession or job.
Building a Resource System
Your job hunt will require a basic toolbox full of resources that you can use in finding employment.
In your resource kit you should include the following items.
Reference books on job search tips.
What Color is Your Parachute? 2008 Edition is a highly recommended book.
Cover Letters for Dummies can also come in handy.
A Briefcase. This is essential to carry with you on your job of selling yourself and your skill set to potential employers. It is great for carrying your business cards, cover letters, and portfolio of your best work.
Leather portfolio and notepad holder. Take notes and present your work like a professional even before you get the job.
Business attire appropriate for the jobs you are seeking. This may be a dress shirt and tie with a pair of dress slacks. It may include a sports jacket or business suit for males or females. The industry and the climate will dictate the appropriate fashion for the interview.
A 30-Day Plan
You have to accept the reality that finding a job that is going to meet your needs and fulfill your objectives will take some time. It will require effort. If it is a job worth your time there will be other people competing for the same job. You must be the best-prepared candidate there. Having a plan for the first 30 days is realistic, intelligent and a habit that successful job seekers gladly form.
On a calendar, list all the interviews you schedule for the month.
On days you do not have interviews scheduled, you must dedicate your time to acquiring interviews. This will include taking your resume to prospective employers and filling out applications at their work site. They may schedule you for an interview immediately or take your resume and application and promise to call you for an interview in the near future.
Days and times for other activities may include creating a list of potential employers to call and visit, revising your resume if it is not working as you would expect, and polishing your interviewing skills by role playing and reading books on the topic.
The first 30 days give you time to form a daily routine of prospecting future employers, applying for jobs, fine tuning your resume, and asking for interviews. Each time you complete an interview, write down the strengths and weaknesses in your performance.
Instructor Guide Sample
On the following pages is a sample module from our Instructor Guide. It provides the instructor with a copy of the material and a Lesson Plans box. Each Instructor Guide and Training Manual mirrors each other in terms of the content. They differ in that the Instructor Guide is customized towards the trainer, and Training Manual is customized for the participant.
The key benefit for the trainer is the Lesson Plan box. It provides a standardized set of tools to assist the instructor train that particular lesson. The Lesson Plan box gives an estimated time to complete the lesson, any materials that are needed for the lesson, recommended activities, and additional points to assist in delivering the lessons such as Stories to Share and Delivery Tips.
Sample Module: Ready, Set, Go!
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
Milton Berle
The success of one’s career depends greatly on the ability to recognize the job-related values that are important to the individual as well as the hiring company. Identifying the purpose for working and the assessment of skills can help determine the types of jobs to apply for.
The creation of clearly defined SMART goals can give potential employees a concrete plan for the direction in which they would like to steer their career. A robust resource system and 30-Day Plan can keep the job seeker on track with finding and obtaining the right job.
Identifying Your Values and Purpose
Estimated Time 15 minutes
To peruse a list of ‘values’ and select the level of importance that accurately describes each
Topic Objective
To peruse a list of ‘purposes’ of seeking employment and select the level of importance that accurately describes each
Work Place Values and Purposes of Obtaining Employment
Topic Summary
These exercises allow participants to get a better picture of what values they bring to a company as well as what they hope to achieve as a result of being employed by the company.
Materials Required Worksheet One: Workplace Values
Worksheet Two: Purposes of Obtaining Employment
Planning Checklist None
Initially, participants should work individually.
Recommended Activity
Instruct participants to read through the lists of values and purposes and select the level of importance for each in a work environment. They should also label each as a) very important b) somewhat important c) not so important d) unimportant to your sense of job satisfaction.
Once all participants have had the opportunity to complete the assignment, ask two or three volunteers to share their results and why they feel the way they do.
Stories to Share The meeting facilitator can share their personal thoughts of what values and purposes they deem as important and how this has changed over time.
Delivery Tips The selection of ‘important’ values and purposes can be done as a large group and then discussed in smaller groups of three or four.
they possess and how they relate to a particular job? Review Questions Why is it necessary for individuals to understand the values and purposes
Remind participants to consider adding an item to their action plan.
In order to be able to sell yourself well and present your skill set and experience as an attractive option to potential employers, you must first identify your own values and your purpose for working.
Here are some common purposes for job seekers.
Gain an income source that provides for my basic survival needs and some of my wants.
Find an outlet for my creativity, skills, abilities, and energies that will not only benefit myself but will help others also.
Make a valuable and lasting contribution to my community and to society.
Use my college degree for something worthwhile.
Do something constructive with my time to avoid boredom.
Be in a place where I can meet new people, travel, and gain new experiences.
Get out of debt.
Save money for the future.
Try a new skill and gain new experiences.
Fulfill my dreams and my mission in life.
Assessing Your Skills
Estimated Time 10 minutes
Topic Objective To uncover and understand the top 3 skills an individual can possess that may be valuable to the hiring company
Assessing Your Skills
Topic Summary
Read through the skills listed on Worksheet Three: Assessing Your Skills. From that list, choose the top 3 skills that accurately describe what you consider important in a work environment.
Materials Required Worksheet Three: Assessing Your Skills
Planning Checklist None
Instructions:
Each participant should read through the skills listed on Worksheet Three and then circle the top three that describe them.
Recommended Activity
Stories to Share
Participants should write down notes beside each circled skill to explain why the participant feels it is important.
Divide the group into smaller groups of three or four and allow each participant to share his / her results.
thWhen trying to figure out which of your skills are going to be most beneficial to the company you are seeking employment from, remember this quote by John C. Maxwell (author of The 17 Irrefutable Laws of Teamwork):
‘The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders, and continually develops them.’
Delivery Tips Instead dividing the group into several small groups to discuss results, this can be done corporately.
Review Questions Why is it important for you to understand your strongest skills?
There are many professional instruments designed to help you assess your skills. These instruments help you identify what talents and abilities you may have to offer a potential employer. Here is a list of common skills that employers find valuable.
Organization
Analytical ability
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Special relationships
Typing
Physical coordination
Hand-eye coordination
Rhythm and bodily movement
Creativity
Initiative
Vision
Interpersonal relationships
Intrapersonal knowledge
Cooking
Collaboration
Strategic planning
Painting
Setting SMART Goals
Estimated Time 15 minutes
Topic Objective To use the SMART method to develop employment goals.
Get SMART
Topic Summary
This exercise asks participants to use their knowledge of the SMART method to write an employment goal and give detailed information about how they will go about achieving that goal.
Materials Required Worksheet Four: Get SMART
Planning Checklist None
Give participants the worksheet and allow them to work individually.
Recommended Activity
Per the instructions on the worksheet, instruct participants to utilize the SMART method and write an employment goal.
Once everyone has completed the task, allow two or three students to share their goals with the entire group.
Stories to Share Not only is the concept of SMART goals used in employment situations, but also in youth leadership trainings. The National Youth Leadership Training is a course offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Using SMART goals is one of the key models taught to the youth.
Instead of allowing two or three students to share their goals with the large group, you can divide the class in groups of three or four and allow each student to go around the circle within their groups and share their goals.
Delivery Tips
Using this method, you can also allow each person within the group who is not sharing their goals at the time, to give feedback to the participant who is.
This feedback is to inform the participants of whether or not they have included each element of the SMART goals method.
Review Questions What does S-M-A-R-T stand for? What is the benefit of using this method to establish your goals?
Now that you have a clearer picture of your skills and abilities along with your purpose and values, you can go about the task of setting SMART goals. SMART goals are goals that fulfill each word described in the acrostic formed by the word SMART.
Specific: First of all the goal must be specific. You may indicate in your goal you wish to become a sales representative for a cosmetic company or a police officer for the State of California. These are specific goals.
Measurable: The next characteristic that a smart goal has is that it is measurable. You may indicate that you desire full time employment of at least 40 hours per week. Your salary expectations can also be measurable stating that you wish to earn a minimum of $40,000 per year or more.
Achievable: These specific and measurable goals must also be achievable. The first thing to consider is whether or not the job exists. If your town does not have a professional football team it is not an achievable goal to be the play-by-play announcer for a team that does not exist. Other non-achievable limitations may be age requirements or other considerations. Just because a person of your gender or ethnic group has not been hired in that role before does not make it unachievable. Just ask President Obama.
Relevant: A relevant goal is for some a realistic one given your priorities and personal circumstances. Does this goal fit in with the rest of your life? Are you able to fulfill your nonprofessional duties to your spouse, children and community with this additional responsibility of employment? Many mothers battle with this issue when considering their responsibility to their children balanced with their desire to be “productive” and work outside of the home.
Timed: When do you expect to fulfill your goal? Are there any training periods or probationary periods to fulfill before you are actually hired? How many interviews and how many companies do you plan to talk to before settling on the right one? Set a realistic goal as to when you wish to begin your new profession or job.
Building a Resource System
Your job hunt will require a basic toolbox full of resources that you can use in finding employment.
In your resource kit you should include the following items.
Reference books on job search tips.
What Color is Your Parachute? 2008 Edition is a highly recommended book.
Cover Letters for Dummies can also come in handy.
A Briefcase. This is essential to carry with you on your job of selling yourself and your skill set to potential employers. It is great for carrying your business cards, cover letters, and portfolio of your best work.
Leather portfolio and notepad holder. Take notes and present your work like a professional even before you get the job.
Business attire appropriate for the jobs you are seeking. This may be a dress shirt and tie with a pair of dress slacks. It may include a sports jacket or business suit for males or females. The industry and the climate will dictate the appropriate fashion for the interview.
A 30-Day Plan
Estimated Time 20 minutes
Topic Objective To have a written schedule of the activities that must be accomplished to promote an effective job-hunting experience.
Topic Summary Create a 30-Day Job Hunting Plan The group will fill in the days on a monthly calendar with the necessary activities to successfully advance the job-hunting process.
Materials Required Worksheet Five: Create a 30-Day Job Hunting Plan
Planning Checklist Remind the class that although this is a hypothetical exercise, they should include activities that could truly benefit the process.
Instruct participants to work individually.
Recommended Activity
Stories to Share
Per the instructions of the worksheet, create a 30-day job-hunting calendar that includes the activities they will accomplish to assist with the job-hunting process. These activities can include writing dates and times of interviews, days to practice interviewing, days to seek employment opportunities, etc.
Bob Adams, the author of Adams Streetwise Small Business Start-Up has successfully established several businesses with little to no capital. These businesses usually took less than a week to get up and running. In 1980, Adams started a media company in his basement with only $2,000. Today, this company is worth more than $10 million.
Delivery Tips None
Review Questions List two reasons why creating a 30-Day Plan is important.
You have to accept the reality that finding a job that is going to meet your needs and fulfill your objectives will take some time. It will require effort. If it is a job worth your time there will be other people competing for the same job. You must be the best-prepared candidate there. Having a plan for the first 30 days is realistic, intelligent and a habit that successful job seekers gladly form.
On a calendar, list all the interviews you schedule for the month.
On days you do not have interviews scheduled, you must dedicate your time to acquiring interviews. This will include taking your resume to prospective employers and filling out applications at their work site. They may schedule you for an interview immediately or take your resume and application and promise to call you for an interview in the near future.
Days and times for other activities may include creating a list of potential employers to call and visit, revising your resume if it is not working as you would expect, and polishing your interviewing skills by role playing and reading books on the topic.
The first 30 days give you time to form a daily routine of prospecting future employers, applying for jobs, fine tuning your resume, and asking for interviews. Each time you complete an interview, write down the strengths and weaknesses in your performance.
Activities
During the facilitation of a lesson Worksheet or Handout may be utilized to help present the material. If a lesson calls for a Worksheet or Handout it will be listed in the Lesson Plan box under Materials Required. The trainer can then utilize the Activities folder for the corresponding material and then provide it to the participants. They are all on separate Word documents, and are easily edited and customized.
Below you will see the Worksheets or Handouts that are utilized during the training of the above lesson. They are located in the Activities folder and can be easily printed and edited for the participants.
Sample Worksheet: One: Work Place Values
Read through the values listed on the table. Rate the importance of each work place value by marking an X in the appropriate box.
Do not over analyze your response. Select the box that most accurately describes your true feelings.
Work Place Value Very Important Somewhat Important Not so Important Unimportant
Independence
Freedom
Teamwork
Recognition
Creativity
Loyalty
Honesty
Perseverance
Positive attitude
Competitive
Self-confidence
Humility
Quality
Respect
Stability
Innovation
Detail-oriented
Flexibility
Discipline
Sample Worksheet: Purposes of Obtaining Employment
Read through the employment purposes listed on the table. Rate the importance of each purpose by marking an X in the appropriate box.
Do not over analyze your response. Select the box that most accurately describes your true feelings.
Purposes of Obtaining Employment
Very Important Somewhat Important Not so Important
Unimportant
Gain an income source that provides for my basic survival needs and some of my wants.
Find an outlet for my creativity, skills, and energies that will help others also.
Make a valuable contribution to my community and to society.
Use my college degree for something worthwhile.
Do something constructive with my time to avoid boredom.
Get out of debt.
Save money for the future.
Sample Worksheet: Assessing Your Skills
Read through the following skills and circle the top three that accurately describe you. Once you have circled your top skills, write notes beside them explaining why they are important to you.
Do not over analyze your response. Select the skills that most accurately describe your true feelings.
Organization
Analytical ability
Speaking
Listening
Writing
Special relationships
Typing
Physical coordination
Hand-eye coordination
Rhythm and bodily movement
Creativity
Sample Worksheet: Get SMART
SMART goals are goals that are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-framed.
Using what you have learned about SMART goals, write an employment goal below. Be sure to include information that shows your goal is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-framed.
Goal:
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Quick Reference Sheets
Below is an example of our Quick reference Sheets. They are used to provide the participants with a quick way to reference the material after the course has been completed. They can be customized by the trainer to provide the material deemed the most important. They are a way the participants can look back and reference the material at a later date.
They are also very useful as a take-away from the workshop when branded. When a participant leaves with a Quick Reference Sheet it provides a great way to promote future business.
Job Search Skills
Checklist for Success
Does your resume do the following?
Clearly present your full, formal name?
Contain your contact information?
Present your work history in an easy to understand manner?
Give a summary of your educational experience with the institutions and degrees earned?
List other experiences you may have that can contribute to success on the job?
The Power of Networking
Networking is clearly better than cold calling when searching for a job.
Here are some advantages of networking.
Increases your confidence
Saves time and energy going to interviews with low potential
Helps you find a job with the kind of people you already know and enjoy
Helps you get more interviews in less time
Multiplies your efforts by having a team of people looking out for your interests
List your skills, abilities, and qualifications in a clear and organized way?
Provide the names of personal references if needed?
Dealing with Awkward Points
There may be gaps in your employment history that create tension or awkwardness. If you have such gaps you may decide that the Combination Style Resume works better to draw less attention to these hiatuses of employment. Careful and creative wording can help present special circumstances in the best possible light. Honesty is the best policy if you are asked to explain times of unemployment for any reason such as extended illness, disability, incarceration or just times when you could not find a job.
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Certificate of Completion
Every course comes with a Certificate of Completion where the participants can be recognized for completing the course. It provides a record of their attendance and to be recognized for their participation in the workshop.
HTML Material
We also offer an HTML version of the material. We convert a Training Manual to HTML which provides a basic way of viewing the material through your Internet browser. The material is presented with a Table of Content along the left so you can navigate between modules and lessons. There is also a set of navigation buttons along the top where you can just click though the material page by page.
The HTML material can be hosted and accessed on a local computer. It is also possible to provide remote access through the Internet, a LAN, or even your companies Intranet. HTML provides the ability to offer a self-paced or off site version of the course.
The link below will provide you the opportunity to view and navigate through the HTML format the same way a participant would experience it.
www.corporatetrainingmaterials.com/HTML_Sample/Job_Search_Skills/index.html
PowerPoint Sample
Below you will find the PowerPoint sample. The slides are based on and created from the Training Manual. PowerPoint slides are a great tool to use during the facilitation of the material; they help to focus on the important points of information presented during the training.
Full Course Table of Contents
Preface .............................................................................................................................................. 4 What is Courseware? ................................................................................................................................ 4
How Do I Customize My Course? .............................................................................................................. 4
Materials Required ................................................................................................................................... 6
Maximizing Your Training Power .............................................................................................................. 6
Module One: Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 8 Housekeeping Items.................................................................................................................................. 8
The Parking Lot ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Workshop Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 9
Pre-Assignment Review .......................................................................................................................... 10
Action Plans and Evaluations .................................................................................................................. 10
Module Two: Ready, Set, Go! ........................................................................................................... 11 Identifying Your Values and Purpose ...................................................................................................... 11
Assessing Your Skills ................................................................................................................................ 13
Setting SMART Goals .............................................................................................................................. 15
Building a Resource System .................................................................................................................... 16
A 30-Day Plan ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Module Three: Building Your Resume ............................................................................................... 19 Basic Resume Formats ............................................................................................................................ 19
Dealing with Awkward Points ................................................................................................................. 21
Checklist for Success ............................................................................................................................... 23
Module Four: Polishing Your Resume ............................................................................................... 24 Creating an Attractive Package .............................................................................................................. 24
About Branding ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Some Extra Touches ................................................................................................................................ 26
Checklist for Success ............................................................................................................................... 27
Module Five: Writing a Cover Letter ................................................................................................. 29 Types of Cover Letters ............................................................................................................................. 29
Creating a Template ............................................................................................................................... 30
Customizing the Template ...................................................................................................................... 30
Checklist for Success ............................................................................................................................... 32
Module Six: Creating a Portfolio ....................................................................................................... 33 When Do I Need a Portfolio? .................................................................................................................. 33
Types of Portfolios .................................................................................................................................. 33
Essential Elements .................................................................................................................................. 34
Checklist for Success ............................................................................................................................... 34
Module Seven: Networking Skills ..................................................................................................... 35 What is Networking? .............................................................................................................................. 35
Getting a Conversation Started .............................................................................................................. 36
But I’m So Nervous! ................................................................................................................................ 38
Wrapping Up and Moving On ................................................................................................................. 39
Module Eight: Skills for Success ........................................................................................................ 40 Being Organized...................................................................................................................................... 40
Becoming a Punctual Person .................................................................................................................. 41
I Can Do This! .......................................................................................................................................... 42
Important Etiquette Points ..................................................................................................................... 43
Module Nine: Where to Look? .......................................................................................................... 44 The Obvious Places ................................................................................................................................. 44
The Hidden Job Market ........................................................................................................................... 46
About Cold Calling .................................................................................................................................. 47
The Power of Networking ....................................................................................................................... 47
Module Ten: Understanding the Interview ....................................................................................... 48 Types of Interviews ................................................................................................................................. 48
What to Expect ....................................................................................................................................... 49
About Behavioral Questions ................................................................................................................... 49
About Knowledge Questions ................................................................................................................... 50
Module Eleven: Interview Skills ........................................................................................................ 51 Dressing for Success ................................................................................................................................ 51
Answering Questions .............................................................................................................................. 52
Asking Questions .................................................................................................................................... 52
Following Up ........................................................................................................................................... 53
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up .......................................................................................................... 54 Words from the Wise .............................................................................................................................. 54
Parking Lot .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Action Plans and Evaluations .................................................................................................................. 54
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