Employability Workshops

 

As a former outplace executive I teach career placement and employability workshops for various clients and Duke University.  My workshops are designed to benefit all individuals from entry-level employees to CFOs enabling them to better understand the job search/career change process. 

 

All workshops are interactive and require individual and group participation.

 

Job Search Skills


Whether you have been recently laid-off, have been unemployed for a while, or are just starting your job search this workshop is for you. 

 

The following is a sample of topics covered:

  • Fundamentals of the job search
    • How to develop a personal marketing plan
    • Organizing and managing your efforts
    • Finding the hidden job market
    • Overcoming objectives
  • Emotional aspects of the job search
    • Copping with job loss
    • Personal expectations
    • Support groups
    • Job hunting fears
    • Self sabotage
  • Networking
  • Evaluating a company
  • The “honeymoon” period

 

Resume/CV/Cover Letter Writing


The resume/cover letter package is a major tool in introducing yourself to a potential employer.  It needs to be precise, informative and it must sell your skills. 

 

This workshop will cover:

  • Fundamentals of cover letter writing
    • Why a cover letter is important
    • What to avoid in writing a cover letter
    • Formatting that sets you apart from the competition
  • Fundamentals of resume/CV writing
    • What a resume/CV should do
    • What questions a resume/CV should answer
  • Different types of resumes and when they should be used
    • Chronological
    • Functional
    • Targeted
    • Other

Impressive Interview Techniques


Once your preparation and resume/CV/cover letter package has opened the door for an interview, you must impress the employer leaving a lasting impression that you are just what he needs to make his company more successful.  This interview workshop will teach you how to do just that. 

 

Topics covered include:

  • Preparing for the interview
  • Avoiding common mistakes
  • Effective listening
  • Overcoming objectives
  • Becoming the ideal candidate
  • Winning over the interviewer
  • Ending the interview
  • Leaving the employer wanting more

To inquire about, and book Stephanie for a workshop fill out the contact form.