Our extensive experience in this field has shown that individual counseling combined with "hands on" group workshops is the most effective strategy in meeting the needs of unemployed people. The topics discussed are based on well-proven techniques, in concert with up to date labour market information targeted to meet the individual's goals.
Topics include:
Preparing to Plan:
The Unemployment Cycle
Coping with Unemployment
The Process of Effective Career Planning
General Market Research: - (Scanning the External Environment)
Labour Market Information (National, Regional & Local Trends)
Succeeding in a Competitive Business Climate
Self Assessment: - (Scanning the Internal Environment)
Identifying Strengths and Transferable Skills
Assessing Interests, Aptitudes and Values
Identifying Personality Type
Modifying Personal Behaviour to Work Effectively with others
Identifying Lifestyle / Career Implications
Strategic Planning:
Pros and Cons of Planning
Setting Lifestyle and Career Goals
Using a Problem Solving / Decision Making Model to Identify Issues and Formulate Possible Solutions
Developing a Career Strategy to Meet Goals
Target Market Research:
Identifying Possible Sources of Information
Research techniques
Identifying the Competition
Marketing / Evaluation:
Recognizing the Hidden Job Market
Networking
Accessing Tools of the Effective Job Search
Preparing the resume and Covering letter
Developing Job Leads
Applying for the Job
Preparing for the interview
Interviewing / Negotiating techniques
Closing the Sale and Follow Up
Preparing Research Summaries and Strategy Evaluation
