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Employability Skills

Our Employability Training gives you the additional tools you need to effectively use Internet job sites, market yourself with a great resume and be prepared and confident for your interviews. Most of our students are career changers seeking entry level to mid-level positions, so we concentrate our training to serve that group. Our instructors also work with each student individually to insure they produce a great resume.

Here are some of the essential training points we cover in our classrooms and our free seminars

Resume Tips:

	Use a Functional Resume Format if you are a career changer to emphasize your skills, not work history
	Use a Chronological Resume Format if you are continuing in the same or related career path
	Prepare your resume to pass the “8 Second Test” (the average time a screener will spend trying to match your qualifications against those of the job listing)
	The Objective line should only state the exact job title as specified in the listing
	Tailor each resume and cover letter to the specific job listing you are applying for

Interview Techniques:

Prepare for the interview by

	Researching the company – use websites, yellow pages, employees
	List likely questions and practice answering (“Why do you think you are qualified for this position?”)
	Prepare for small talk (“Did you have any trouble finding us?”

Dress for an interview (prove you want the job)

	Suit and tie for men and shined shoes
	Conservative colored dress or slacks for ladies
	Conservative jewelry (no piercings)
	NO perfumes or cologne

Be on time – scout the route (factor in rush hour traffic if appropriate)

Be confident – they invited you

Get the interviewer’s business card or email address

Immediately send an email to thank the interviewer (be the first)