The course is designed as a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the strategic planning of your job search, with an understanding of COVID-time market trends. If you take part, the course will equip you with:
an accurate, evidence-based understanding of career management,
an understanding of career concepts (common ideas of what a successful career is) and career motives (personal motivations and preferences) as well as the alignment/misalignment between these two levels in managing your career,
an awareness of how recruitment processes are conducted within organisations,
an ability to define your own career goals in a realistic manner and to plan your job search ‘project’ in terms of length, necessary resources and tools needed,
a better defined personal brand (following a career SWOT analysis and a definition of your Unique Selling Proposition),
a set of tailored practical tools to navigate the job search and application process effectively: an improved CV, an ATS-optimised CV, an efficient Linkedin profile,
a thorough understanding of 4 distinct job application channels: job ads, recruitment firms, networking and the direct approach along with an awareness of their effectiveness in generating job offers,
solid strategic preparation for job interviews, both online and offline.