Employment Planning
Job Seeking, Résumé Development, and Interviewing
Finding employment requires more than locating an available job. Successful job seekers need to understand how to present their skills, communicate professionally, and prepare effectively for the employment process.
Employment Planning provides learners with an introduction to the major steps involved in preparing for and seeking employment. Participants examine how to identify employment opportunities, prepare effective application materials, develop a résumé,and approach interviews with greater confidence and preparation.
The course emphasizes practical skills that learners can use as they enter the workforce or prepare for future career opportunities.
Course topics may include:
- Preparing for a job search
- Identifying potential employment opportunities
- Understanding employer expectations
- Developing a résumé
- Presenting skills and experience effectively
- Completing employment applications
- Preparing for an interview
- Responding to common interview questions
- Professional communication
- Following up after an interview
Ideal for: High school students, college students, first-time job seekers, workforce-development participants, and individuals preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce.
