Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Acknowledgement

    • Introduction to This Course
  • 2

    The Hidden Job Market & Networking Strategies

    • Introduction to The Hidden Job Market & Networking Strategies

    • What's the Hidden Job Market and Why it exists

    • Networking Strategies for Your Job Search

    • How to Conduct an Informational Interview

    • Final Thoughts & Considerations on Networking

    • Additional Resource: Sample Questions for Informational Interviews

    • Additional Resource: Power Point Presentation of this Module

    • Create Your Elevator Pitch

  • 3

    How to Write an Effective Resume

    • Introduction Effective Resumes

    • Sections to include in your Professional Resume

    • Your Header

    • Profile & Key Competencies

    • How to Showcase your Professional Experience on your Resume

    • Education

    • Volunteer Experience & Personal Interests

    • Tailor Your Resume to the Job Description

    • Final Checklist of an Effective Resume

    • Additional Resource: Job Description Analysis

    • Additional Resource: Sample Resume

    • Additional Resource: Power Point Presentation of This Module

    • Analyze a Job Description
  • 4

    How to Write Powerful Cover Letters

    • Introduction To Powerful Cover Letters

    • Why do You Need a Cover Letter?

    • The components of a Cover Letter: Header, Opening Paragraph and Body

    • The Ending Paragraph: How to close your Cover Letter Effectively

    • Final Checklist of an Effective Cover Letter

    • Additional Resources: How to Analyze a Job Description & Cover Letter Sample

    • Additional Resource: Power Point Presentation of This Module

    • Write your Cover Letter's Opening Paragraph
  • 5

    Develop your Online Presence on LinkedIn

    • Introduction to Your Online Presence on LinkedIn

    • Your Online Brand

    • Why Should You Master Your LinkedIn Profile

    • What to Include in Your LinkedIn Profile

    • Final Tips & Tricks on LinkedIn

    • Additional Resource: Power Point Presentation of This Module

    • Resource: Rock Your LinkedIn Profile

    • Write/Review Your Headline on LinkedIn and Ask for a Recommendation
  • 6

    Mastering Your Interview Skills

    • Introduction to Interview Skills

    • How to Effectively Prepare for Interviews

    • Tactics to Answer Most Common Interview Questions

    • How To Answer Behavioural Questions

    • Closing the Interview Strong

    • Interview Checklist

    • Additional Resource: Thank you note Template

    • Additional Resource: Job Description Analysis

    • Additional Resource: PowerPoint Presentation of This Module

    • Create your 'Skills Matrix' to Prepare for Answering Behavioural Questions
  • 7

    Negotiating Your Offer

    • Introduction to Navigating Your Offer

    • Why, How and When Should you Negotiate Your Offer?

    • How to Decline an Offer & Negotiation Checklist

    • Additional Resource: What to negotiate Worksheet

    • Additional Resource: PowerPoint Presentation of This Module

    • Complete Worksheet of Priorities
  • 8

    Final Considerations

    • Completing the Journey: A Look Back and Ahead

About the Instructor

Elena Giorgetti

Elena is an award-winning career coach who specializes in career transitions and job search. She started her career as a recruiter in a Fortune 500 global consulting firm and has worked in both Europe and Canada. She brings more than 10 years of experience as a Career Coach with one of Canada’s top business schools (UBC Sauder School of Business). Elena is a certified career coach, with a PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Organizational Coach from the University of British Columbia. She also holds certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Job Finding Club (SFU) and in Hope-Action Theory & Practice (Doubleknot Works). Elena is passionate about connecting people to their inner potential. She is recognized for her empathy, spontaneous sense of humour, and goal-oriented approach.

"This online course delivers all the necessary information needed during the job search process and is easy to follow and navigate. It helped me write one of the best cover letters I've ever written, and I found myself returning to different topics of the course depending on where I was in the job search process. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is searching for a new job and wants to excel at every step."

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Testimonials

What people are saying about this course

Transformational and practical

Anonymous

The Job Search Strategies & Career Tactics program has been transformational for me. It provided practical insights and tools to effectively navigate the job market, including skills positioning, strategic networking, and tailored applications. The program's structure allowed for real-time application of these strategies, ensuring an actionable learning experience. Elena's mentoring and perspectives have been quite helpful as I start my career in Vancouver as a new graduate. I'm confident that these skills will greatly enhance my job search and career progression. This program helped me feel more confident navigating the job-hunting process. I have a better understanding of what employers are looking for and know how I can stand out as an applicant.