Improve Your Job Prospects And Accelerate Your Career Growth

Improve Your Job Prospects And Accelerate Your Career Growth

"Excellent course. I found the section on building a network of particular interest. The demos are also very useful. A must do course for any newcomers to the workplace." - Elmor

"There's elements I was familiar of already but getting information from someone that is experienced and understands the South African job market especially with the prominence of the internet and technology is a major benefit. I enjoyed this course and found it very informative." - David-Pierre B.

"The content is amazing . Best course when looking to be the best in the work industry. It educates you about the importance of being a professional everywhere not only in the workplace. Social media is an important tool. Use it wisely." - Malesela M.

"I'm glad I took this course. Now I have more clarification as to what it required of me by my future employers and what I need to master in order to make it in the corporate world." - Thamsanga X.

"It was straight to the point and the sections are cut into nice short segments which made it easier to go through. The additional resources are also simple and straight to the point. I feel like now I know how I want to structure my CV, how to improve my LinkedIn profile, job searching etc." - Amantle M.

"This is exactly what I needed as I prepare to enter the job market. Thank you Peter." - Barack A.

"The course overall covers all aspect of the employment journey from interview and how to grow in the workplace. However, I really enjoyed the part Peter highlighted the importance of authentic communication in workplaces and how manage conflicts. I believe the lessons on conflicts resolution Peter shared are very important to achieve healthy and untoxic workplaces and life in general. Great course Peter. It is becoming hard to resist any one of your courses !!" - Peter R.

In this course, you will learn how to position yourself for formal employment and how to grow your career. The course includes handy worksheets for each lesson as well as demonstrations of the Novoresume CV tool and LinkedIn. Whether you are newly qualified, unemployed, moving jobs or returning to work after a break, this course will teach you the techniques you will need. I'll also explain to you how I had to deal with the equivalent of $55,000 of student debt in today's money and how I got a big break through sheer resilience. You can have the same breakthrough in your working life, get into the company you want and have the career start that gives you the greatest advantage. I’ve seen thousands of CVs in my career and I’ve interviewed hundreds of people. There are definitely some things you can do that will help you to stand out. The global coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has affected many economies around the world and it has become even tougher to get formal employment; you will need to ensure you have every skill you need to give you the greatest advantage.

The topics that you will learn about in this course include;

• Time management, writing a CV, interview techniques

• The importance of taking action to establish credibility as a hard worker

• How value is created in the workplace and your role in delivering value

• Managing your internet footprint and what boundaries to put in place

• The Novoresume CV tool and how Peter has used it to create a short, high impact CV

• Getting organised to maximise the power of 10 minutes

• Cover letters and how they establish context for your job application

• Do's and Don'ts of online interviews and how to prepare for an interview

• The importance of self-confidence and what you can do to improve yours

• The use of LinkedIn including a walkthrough of Peter's LinkedIn profile

• The modern workplace and how you can adapt to any environment

• Finding a mentor and getting the support you need

• Career progression and building a professional brand

• How to work as a team player first, then to stand out as an individual

• Goal setting and getting things done with a powerful action list technique

• How to manage conflict and improve your workplace interaction

• The importance of transparent and credible communication

• How to build a professional network that supports your career growth

• How networks function and how to assess the value of a possible connection

This course will help you improve your skills in the workplace as well as the job market. Take responsibility for your career today and improve your prospects by working through these lessons, downloading the handy worksheets and applying what you have learnt to build your profile and maximise your future success.

Learn how to get the job you want and build your career using practical skills and techniques to help you succeed.

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What you will learn

• Interview techniques that earn trust, build credibility and get you the job you want
• LinkedIn for professional networking and Novoresume for CV creation
• Time management, goal setting and getting more done in your 24 hours

Rating: 4.1

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 8 hours

Instructor: Peter Alkema