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• The ABC’s of Employment: Basic Personal Skills that Employers Want
  

In competitive environments, such as at an interview or in the workplace, students need a competitive edge. Students learn the top 10 must-have personal qualities that employers seek.

• Dressing to Impress

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." Students learn how everything from their attire and accessories to their personal grooming, body language and mannerisms create positive or negative impressions. They learn how these impressions, many times, have a direct impact on  the opportunities they receive.

• Speaking with Distinction

In order to succeed in today's competitive environment it is essential that students speak well and communicate effectively. Students practice the four essential elements that will encourage  employers and college interviewers to develop a favorable impression of them.

• Honing Oral Presentation Skills

Students learn the three components of an effective presentation and how mastering those components will help them to appear knowledgeable  and convey their information in an interesting, effective and comprehensible manner.

• Exhibiting Proper Etiquette

Students role-play techniques for presenting themselves with the kind of polish and professionalism that shows they should be taken seriously. Topics include: proper workplace manners, common courtesies, greetings and introductions, and how to write a business thank you note.

• Embarking on a Successful Job Search

Students begin their search for employment, by learning how to capitalize on each opportunity and distinguish themselves from the other applicants. Topics include: honing in on specific interests, fine tuning the search, filling out an application, using the “informational interview” to best advantage, and how to answer “ tricky” questions and ask particularly incisive ones.

• Writing an Effective Résumé

Students learn the basics of what a résumé is and why it is  important. They are taught how to create an effective tailored document that reflects who they are and reveals how they can benefit the organization to which they are applying.

• Creating an Impressive Cover Letter

A cover letter is one of the most important documents that students will use as they embark on the job  or college search. Students learn how to introduce themselves while highlighting how their qualifications will benefit and add value to the position, company or college to which they are applying.

• Compiling a Professional Reference List

Students learn that employers, who are seriously considering them for a position, may request a reference list. Students learn to organize their references and create a professional reference list that will enhance an already positive impression.

• Learning Invaluable Interview Techniques

Students practice techniques and strategies, that will help them to appear intelligent, confident and capable, as well as role-play answering some of the most frequently asked interview questions. Formal mock interviews are also available with this program.

• Dining with Etiquette

Through a formal sit-down luncheon, students practice the art of conversation while honing their dining skills. Students learn etiquette essentials that help them to appear polished and professional.