Employment Classes
Employment: Designing an Effective Resume
3 Hours
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Using tabs and tables in Microsoft Word
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Writing effective cover letters
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Highlighting qualities employers seek
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Designing resumes
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The resume heading
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Job objectives
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Summary statements
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Chronological vs. functional formats
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Using dates
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Using action words
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Making your resume achievement oriented
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Disguising gaps in employment
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Other possible section headings
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References
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Writing thank you letters
Employment: Using the Internet in Your Job Search
3 Hours
This course introduces applicants to the many resources available online that can help them in the process of finding a job. Topics include general strategies for navigating the web using Internet Explorer and a tour of useful sites that educate the applicant on how to:
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Applying for jobs online
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Contacting job councilors
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Contacting employers
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Establishing an e-mail account where you can be reached
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Finding a recruiter
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Finding career fairs, conventions and trade shows
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Finding job listings at employment sites
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Finding internships and apprenticeships
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Hiring someone
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Honing your interviewing skills
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Learning how to cope with job loss
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Becoming skilled at preparing cover letters, resumes and thanks you notes
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Learning negotiating skills
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Looking for financial aid
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Looking up employment and industry trends
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Networking
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Obtaining training
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Obtaining relocation information
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Posting a resume
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Reading newspaper job listings
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Researching companies
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Researching salary information
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Researching self employment options
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Taking self assessment tests