When you’re searching for a new job, knowing the correct methods for conducting the search is immensely important. You’ll save time and find better opportunities if you use the tips and tricks taught in this course.

The PD Training Job Search and Application Skills Training Course provides professional training in developing networking skills, assessing personal skills, building a resume, writing cover letters, creating a portfolio and more. 

This course guides you through first half of job search, to increase your chances of securing the  all important interview. You will also receive your own Personal Interview Coach report, which will assist you to develop your strengths, suggest types of roles that will likely be a good match for you and how to position yourself well in interviews. 

This dynamic and practical training course is now available online, live with one of our skilled trainers in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and USA.

Please click on the Public Class tab below to view our Job Search and Application Skills Training course schedule or click the In-House Training tab to receive a free quote for courses delivered to your team or group.

Your Learning Outcomes

After completing this program, you will have the necessary knowledge and skills to search for the perfect job for you.

After completing this course, participants will have learned to:

  • Assess their skills
  • Build a resource system
  • Set SMART goals
  • Understand basic resume formats
  • Create an attractive package
  • Understand branding
  • Add extra touches
  • Create and customise a template
  • Create a portfolio
  • Use networking skills
  • Understand the importance of organising
  • Look at the hidden job market
  • Use networking to find the right jobs
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"The course was quite helpful for me in learning the job search process."


 "Most useful was using the essential criteria in your summary statement and highlights - basically what to include in a cover letter, resume! It was all very useful. "


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Learn Job Search and Application Skills - 3hours Now

Job Search Skills Training Course provides participants with the knowledge and the skills to find the right job and to succeed in getting it. During the course, participants learn to define their objectives and goals, use SMART goals, develop a plan of action, design an effective resume, create an attractive cover letter and more.

Course Outline for Job Search and Application Skills - 3hours

After completing this course, participants will have learned to:

Topic 1

Networking Skills

  • What is Networking?
  • Getting a Conversation Started
  • But I'm So Nervous!
  • Wrapping Up and Moving On

Topic 2

Ready, Set, Go!

  • Indentifying Your Values and Purpose
  • Assessing Your Skills
  • Setting SMART Goals
  • Building a Resource System
  • a 30-Day Plan

Topic 3

Where to Look?

  • The Obvious Places
  • The Hidden Job Market
  • About Cold Calling
  • The Power of Networking

Topic 4

Building Your Resume

  • Basic Resume Formats
  • Dealing with Awkward Points
  • Checklist for Success

Topic 5

Polishing Your Resume

  • Creating an Attractive Package
  • About Branding
  • Some Extra Touches
  • Checklist for Success

Topic 6

Writing a Cover Letter

  • Types of Cover Letters
  • Creating a Template
  • Customising the Template
  • Checklist for Success

Topic 7

Creating a Portfolio

  • When Do I Need a Portfolio?
  • Types of Portfolios
  • Essential Elements
  • Checklist for Success

Plus you’ll also receive:

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Money Back
Guarantee

If you’re not happy with the outcomes from
the course we offer a money back guarantee

profiles

REACH
Profiles

For every participant
valued at $199 each

sick

Sick Day
Safety Net

No one left behind
with our 1/2 price re-run promise

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Development
Dashboard

12-months access to the unique REACH Future Proofing Personal Development Dashboard with personally curated learning to develop agility to adapt to different people tasks and situations.

Learn Job Search and Application Skills - 3hours Now

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