The work search specialists!

Train the Trainer - A comprehensive Training for Job Search Professionals

People Plus Consulting has developed a comprehensive one-week session (30 hr) designed to train job search facilitators in the latest and most effective job search strategies utilized in one-on-one and/or group settings. This course will give job search professionals an enhanced ability to facilitate job search workshops to their clients.

Outline: Theory and Practice

The Role of the Facilitator
• Practical application and theory behind facilitation techniques and adult learning principles

Introduction to the Labour Market
• How to coach proactive job searching and suggestions on how to present LMI to clients in a user-friendly format

The Résumé
• Types of résumés, assisting the client in determining relevance, coaching the writing process and options for dealing with “difficult résumés”

Skills Identification
• A unique approach to identifying and assessing the marketability of past experiences with your clients

Effective Writing Style for Résumés
• Providing the client with opportunities to take ownership of their résumés

References
• Choosing references, what to say, how to write them, and options for clients who lack references

Cover Letters
• Types of cover letters, samples, resources, and effective critiquing

Today’s Job Search
• Answers to all those questions about finding work and applying online, and options for providing computer-based and online services for your clients

The Hidden Job Market
• Accessing the hidden job market and tips to encourage your clients to take up a proactive job search

The Job Card
• “The best networking tool in the business”; creating business cards for job seekers

Organizing Your Job Search
• Assist clients in achieving the focus and confidence required to be effective in their job searches

Networking with Employers
• How to facilitate and encourage clients to take control of their job search and develop contacts and networking skills

The Interview
• Coaching clients through the interview process; preparation, handling difficult questions, fresh ideas, and overcoming fears

The Ongoing Job Search
• After the intervention, supporting your clients after the workshop

Tying it All Together
• We recognize that you are the experts with your clients therefore we offer a facilitated discussion complete with tips and resources on how to integrate these topics into your services.

We will come to you!
Phone 453-6556 to register or to discuss further options.

Cost per participant= $700+HST

Learning Outcomes
Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge, relevant materials, and resources in order to confidently conduct a week long job search intervention or to offer the interventions in one or two day modules.

You will receive both print and electronic copies of the Facilitator’s Guide to Job Search.