JOB SEARCH SKILLS TRAINING

 

 

 

Prerequisite: None

 

Schedule: A.M./P.M. Depending on Capacity

 

Intake: Continuous

 

Homework: 3+ Hours Per Day 

 

Timeline: 2 or 4 Weeks

 

 

 

 

Course Content: 

 

The purpose of this program is to enhance the learner's job search skills. Resumes and cover letters are created and skills such as researching, networking, and interviewed and developed and practiced. Students will participate in a mock interview with a skilled interviewer. As well, students focus on skills such as self-awareness, goal setting, interpersonal communication, personal presentation, and business etiquette.

 

There are 21 modules, with a range of topics including the Hidden Job Market, Application Forms, References, Researching, Human Rights, Dealing with Disabilities, Appearance, Cover Letters, and Information Interviewing.

 

 

 

 

Onsite Services Include:

 

• resume creation

 

• mock interviews

 

• computers with Internet access

 

• word processing with Microsoft Word

 

• job bank access

 

• free photocopying and faxing

 

• free memory stick for saving resume, cover letters, and related documents

 

• current labour market information

 

• staff assistance with resume updates, cover letters, and reference sheets

 

• staff offer encouragement and suggestions

 

 

 

Please Note: The recommended hours of instruction can be time-lined at the discretion of the funding agency; options include 15, 20, or 30 hours per week.  Clients benefit from the tailored programs and low student-teacher ratio that Pathways offers. Our standard student-teacher ratio is 3:1. Unless otherwise stated, quotes are based on an average rate of progression and include the cost of tuition, books, materials, fees, taxes, etc.