"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! " 3.5 stars (out of four) VIDEO LIBRARIANPro-active, informed, and prepared job seekers land better jobs in less time. With the help of this three-part series, viewers learn the best networking strategies; receive resume and cover letter ideas and tips; and discover the best ways to prepare for and ace the interview. Featuring career coaches and former job seekers,
KEYS TO GETTING HIRED SERIES also reveals the most effective ways to uncover job leads, connect with employers, and why employers make the hiring decisions they do. While the DVDs do not need to be shown sequentially, the best impact is for job seekers to view all three. Best uses include use in group workshops or Job Clubs; to supplement a job search or work prep curriculum; for individual study and research; or for use in traditional educational settings of all types.
JOB SEARCH STEPS THAT GET RESULTS
Viewers learn how to efficiently market themselves as excellent job candidates. In this program, viewers discover how to expand their network, find open positions, stay motivated, and overcome employment obstacles. 11 minutes
Topics Covered
*Expand your network
* Find open positions
* Stay motivated
* Get comfortable with and use social media to its best advantage
* Overcome employment obstacles
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RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS THAT WORK
The resume and cover letter have a job: to quickly convince employers to contact the candidate. In this program, viewers discover how to customize these documents to effectively introduce themselves to employers and get interviews. The video presents information on the different types of resumes and includes tips from professional career coaches for creating, formatting, and submitting resumes and cover letters. 9 minutes
Topics Covered
*Use the resume style that is appropriate for your situation
*Tailor your resume and cover letter to different job openings
* Format your resume to pass screening software
* Use keywords from job postings
* Show how your skills and experience match positions’ requirements
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ACE THE INTERVIEW AND GET THE JOB
Research, practice, and preparation are essential for interview success. This program shows how to master these important steps and know what to expect in different types of interviews. Viewers learn how to make a great first impression and convince employers you are the right person to hire. 18 minutes
Topics Covered
* The best ways to research potential employers and open positions
* How to talk about yourself without sounding boastful
* How to connect your skills to employers’ needs
* Learn about the most common interview blunders
* Dressing appropriately for interviews
*Keys to following up with employers to secure job offers
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*** The three programs are available separately or as a series delivered on one DVD and all are Closed Captioned
