This lesson introduces the implementation phase of the course and provides an overview of the next steps including making a career decision, deciding on an action plan and launching the search for work opportunities. Common myths or misperceptions about the job search process are also presented and debunked. This lesson takes a look at both rational-linear and intuitive decision making strategies. Students begin to assess their personal decision making style and gain insight into how their values, willingness to take risks, and ability to be objective may influence their decision making process. Finally, students are introduced to a strategy for using their personal priorities to guide their decision making.
Students begin to draft their own goals and action plan for implementing their search.
This lesson focuses on finding work opportunities by accessing the hidden job market through networking. Students are guided in the development of networking statement and presented with the advantages of several methods of finding work including cold calling, employment agencies, temporary assignments, internships and volunteering. At this point in their job search students may be experiencing stress and having difficulty staying motivated. This lesson covers a variety of stress management and time management techniques that can help students stay focused and on track. This lesson covers the development and use of both chronological and functional resumes.