Group Programs

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Group Programs

Our Career Transition Workshops are designed to quickly prepare individuals for the job-search process, providing assistance to groups in transition while retaining a degree of individuality.  Some of the topics include:



Career Assessment

Evaluating skills, interests, and values
Assessing personal work experiences
Determining work preferences
Preparing work history and relevant career data
Stress and the emotional roller coaster
             

Resume Development

Purpose and structure
Developing STAR (Situation/Task-Action-Result) stories
             

Job Search Planning

Identifying open and hidden markets
Using the Internet
Targeting companies
Letter writing approaches and telephone etiquette
Developing control and organization
Employment agencies, search firms, and advertisements
Constructing your two-minute story
Learning how to network
Keeping the job “pipeline” open and organized


Interviewing Techniques

The nature of the interview
Preparing/Role-playing
Behavioral questions
Developing listening and questioning skills
Practicing with the group activities


Negotiating Techniques

Obtaining a "strength position" prior to negotiations