Employability Offerings:
 job search training

Market Knowledge and Self-Assessment
  • Understanding the Essential Skills for your NOC
  • Local Labour Market Information
  • Your Transferable Skills
  • Showing Your Strengths
Job Search Skills
  • Making a Job Search Plan
  • Contacting Employers Professionally
  • Using Technology to Your Advantage
  • Networking and the Hidden Job Market
  • Researching your Potential Employers
  • Interview Skills that Work
  • Effective Follow-Up
  • Cold Calling Skills
Job Search Documents
  • Professional Cover Letter
  • Individualized Resume
  • Reference Lists
  • Thank You Letters
  • Professional Fax Cover
  • Letters
  • Effective Emails and Electronic Documents

 

About this program

Searching for and starting a new career is a scary process. This course focuses on practical exercises that will equip you to market your skills, find job opportunities, complete job applications, interview effectively and retain your new job. You will leave this program with a professional resume, cover letter, list of references and an understanding of your job market and field.

This program is for you if…

You are looking for a job, returning to the workforce after an extended absence or are currently employed but looking for a more challenging position.

How it works

Our certified (B.Ed., TESL, Microsoft Office Specialist) teachers lead you through the basics of finding a job, including written assignments, practical exercises, role-playing and practice job interviews. A portion of the course is dedicated to searching for jobs on the Internet, and in local community resources.

Timeline

Our specialized training programs can be customized to fit your schedule and timelines. Please contact your local Grade Learning campus for more information.

Prerequisites

  • Essential Skills Level 1 (recommended)
  • Basic word processing and Internet skills

Take the Next Step

Please contact your nearest campus to arrange your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.

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Our students get results with our skill-based training, whether they are transitioning to post-secondary education, returning to work or simply developing new skills that improve the quality of their lives.