ProPath, Inc.

Resume Writing

An in-depth, four-hour workshop that enables clients to see the job description through the employer’s eyes and provides them with the understanding and techniques to create resumes that get attention and results. Each client receives individual assistance.

Workshop Outline

• Purpose of the resume—effective marketing
• Develop master data sheet and job application
• Elements of a good resume
• Do’s and don’ts of resume writing
• Resume formats—choosing the design that accentuates the positive
• Writing an effective summary statement
• Highlighting accomplishments for greater impact and attention
• Using keywords to match skills and qualifications to job descriptions
• Selecting action verbs to communicate skills, strength, experience, and accomplishments
• Constructing, formatting and transmitting electronic resumes
• Effective cover letters
• The resume of the future—electronic resume format, including keywords
• Q & A

Advanced Interviewing Skills

An in-depth, four-hour workshop that introduces clients to different types, styles, and methods of interviews and provides them with skills and techniques to interview successfully.

Workshop Outline

• Interview formats—what to expect from the interview experience

• Eliminating fear of interviewing through preparation

• Researching companies prior to the interview

• Tips and techniques for the phone interview

• Using stress management techniques to reduce jitters

• Enhancing business image for a positive impression and successful presentation

• Do’s and don’ts of interviewing

• Acing the panel interview

• Interview strategies to succeed at behavioral interviews

• Answering difficult questions—what interviewers are likely to ask and why

• Dealing with illegal questions

• Mock interviews—practice and become comfortable with the process

• Post interview analysis—turning each interview into a learning opportunity

• Q & A

Networking Skills

An in-depth, four-hour workshop that helps clients develop their networking skills and emphasizes the importance of networking—the number one way to find job.

Workshop Outline

• Create job search strategy

• Understanding and finding the "hidden job market"

• Developing task list, calendar/time frame, and contact management system

• Identifying target companies

• Strategies for successful communication—starting a conversation, body language, asking the right questions

• Initiating a networking plan—clarifying career goals, researching companies and careers

• Organize job leads

• Creating a "30-second commercial" for effective presentation to a networking contact

• Formulating a marketing plan

• Questions to ask to obtain the best information for job search/career change

• Practical networking techniques for getting the best information

• Using recruiting firms and expanding your network

• Writing "thank you" notes and follow up letters

• Q & A

Internet Job Search

An in-depth, four-hour, hands-on workshop that provides clients with the skills and resources to navigate the Internet for effective job search.

Workshop Outline

• Understanding the Internet—overview of terms

• Using and customizing a "browser"—the basic tool for online access

• Using multi threaded search engines to access information for successful job search or career change

• Refining searches for effective results

• Difference between information for free and information for fee—avoiding the trap

• Surfing the Net—four ways to find jobs

• Making effective use of search agents

• Benefits of free e-mail accounts for job search

• Resources for online career assessments and exploration

• Researching companies and career information

• Finding and using salary surveys

• Formatting a resume for posting or e-mailing

• Formulating an Internet job search plan

• Resource list of useful websites

• Q & A