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School is over and it's time to go out and get your dream job-but what is that, exactly? Determining a career choice, or a career path, is one of the hardest things to do in life. This video helps new graduates and beginning jobseekers clarify their professional goals and find jobs that fit their skills, passions, priorities, and long-term plans. Viewers learn how to use assessment tests-focusing on values, interests, or aptitude and achievement-to identify strengths and challenges; how to make the most of occupational classification systems that describe industries and labor markets in detail; how to obtain references and letters of recommendation that underscore past experience and future potential; and how to explore job training options, whether they involve on-the-job instruction, further academic coursework, or a combination of both.
Job hunting is about selling yourself-but to make a sale, you have to advertise. From traditional paper resumes to new-media methods of self-promotion, this video explores the best ways for applicants to showcase their talents, accomplishments, and potential value to employers. An in-depth discussion of resume strategy highlights objectives, structure, formatting (both hard copy and electronic), and proofreading, followed by read-aloud examples that help clarify what employers do and don't like to see. Next comes a detailed look at creating work sample presentations, from basic notebook and photo-album layouts to digital and online portfolios. Visual demos show what might work in industries such as marketing, construction, and culinary arts. Finally, viewers are reminded that social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn are powerful promotional tools, if used wisely and professionally.
A job search is like climbing a mountain. With the summit in sight you must become more focused than ever, because the final steps are the trickiest-and, potentially, the most satisfying. This program guides viewers through that last push, from crafting a cover letter around a specific employer's expectations to the range of responses a bona fide job offer might warrant. Viewers learn about the structure of an effective cover letter and encounter real-world examples of cover-letter strategies. Tips on preparing for an interview (from dressing properly to overcoming nervousness) are followed by a dramatization of how a typical interview might play out, as well as several challenging questions an applicant can expect-and ask. The video's final portion covers guidelines for smart salary negotiations and other helpful criteria for accepting or declining an offer of employment.
After a jobseeker has decided what industries and positions to target, and after he or she has created a stellar resume and work sample presentation, it's time to start the hunt. This program helps viewers make that leap of faith and fortitude with down-to-earth advice on where to look, who to talk to, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Viewers learn how to sift through online employment resources, including major Web sites like Monster.com as well as more niche-oriented sites; how to read between the lines when scanning and analyzing job postings; how to capitalize on job fairs, employments agencies, and on-campus interviewing; and how to access the "hidden" market of jobs that aren't advertised. The latter topic segues smoothly into an intensive look at networking-exploring the difference between formal and informal networking and the best strategies for managing and mining a professional network.
A person normally wouldn't shout out the details of a secret hookup or give a credit card to a total stranger and say "Max it out for me." Yet as this video playfully points out, in effect that's what people do when they post indiscreetly on social networking sites or are duped by phishing scams. Think b4 u Post uses a light touch to deliver some very serious information on how people can protect their reputation and guard their privacy online while still having a good time using social networking sites. On the "reputation" side, viewers are advised to keep their postings positive, remember that "intended readers" (friends) are only a subset of "actual readers" (friends, teachers, prospective employers... ), and more. And on the "privacy" side, viewers are made aware of the consequences of cyberbullying and defamation as well as steps they can take to safeguard their personal information and avoid online/offline predators. Data mining is also discussed.
Answering interview questions well goes a long way to winning any job. But interviews are by their very nature challenging, and for many people confronting. However there are a number of ways you can effectively prepare for the interview and decrease your anxiety. In this encouraging program, we look at a number of ways you can improve your performance when answering interview questions. We explain how to prepare yourself before the interview, how to anticipate common questions, and how to deal with the more difficult and challenging ones. Speaking with a recruitment specialist, we also investigate the difference between one-on-one and the group interview processes.
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Landing an interview when seeking new employment can be a sign that your hard work is paying off. But how can you really decide whether the job is actually a suitable match for your qualifications and skills? In this informative program, we look at career conscience - where we listen to what feels right and what feels wrong - and how it can help us decide upon the career path we choose. We look at ways to: analyse the conscience of potential employees, match our needs and find suitable jobs, and the kind of legacy we want to leave behind. This program will assist viewers to understand what drives their career conscience and how to best utilise it.
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Networking - It's making connections, forming relationships, acquiring knowledge and showing your skills. But what is the best way to do this in the age of online networking? These days it is rare for people to solely rely on face to face contact, typed letters or telephone calls. E-networking is the way of the future but with it comes new dangers that we all must be aware of and considerations that must be taken into account. In this program we explore what e-networking is and the precautions we all should take to ensure our online identity accurately reflects who we are, assisting us in the job seeking process. One thing is certain - e-networking is here to stay.
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There's nothing like preparation to calm the pre - interview jitters! After watching this video, young adults will know how to define personal employment goals; research a company of interest; do mock interviews, for practice; dress for success; make a good first impression; communicate strengths, skills, accomplishments, and more; ask and answer a wide variety of pertinent questions; and follow up strategically via phone, mail, or e -mail. The core message? Preparation pays off!
Career planning is an essential part of life development-and it can take place at any stage in one's professional life. Taking into account the constantly evolving job market and the continual changes occurring in higher education, this program helps viewers develop a career pathway plan that identifies three areas of interest and the ways each of them can be achieved, short-term and long-term. Job-seekers of any age will discover helpful methods for career pathway planning. The support which a professional career adviser can bring is discussed, along with the need to update and renew pathway plans at regular intervals.
Years before someone lands their first job they should be putting serious thought into the development of their career portfolio. A career portfolio is a collection of documents that provide evidence of a job seeker's interests and skills - both specific to a particular job and generic to employment in general. This program covers a range of aspects relating to the compilation of a career portfolio, including defining a career portfolio, collection of information relevant to both specific and generic skills, and putting it all together. As well as hearing from career coach Julie Farthing, the program follows the experience of two (fictitious) students who applied for the same job - one having prepared a career portfolio and the other without. It also takes a step-by-step look at how to prepare a portfolio and explains how developing a career portfolio is a highly advantageous strategy when trying to create an impression with an employer.
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Job interviews can sometimes be challenging and nerve-wracking. How should you prepare? What can you expect? A successful interview is crucial to the job application process.
This program takes an in-depth look at how job interviews are performed and what employers look for. Common mistakes made during job interviews are discussed, including what applicants should prepare prior to a job interview. Presented as an episode of 'Job Hunter', careers specialist Avril Anderson takes experienced motorcycle mechanic Theo Lathourous through the common mistakes many job seekers make, ensuring he is equipped for the challenges ahead.
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People - the most important asset in any organisation. Many small, medium and large enterprises manage their most important asset by having a dedicated Human Resources Manager, and if sufficiently large, an HR department. HR departments fulfill a critical function in the daily operations of organisations. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program examines the HR function, covering the importance of HR management and the employment cycle - including planning for needs and recruiting staff, maintenance and renewal of employees, and terminating staff. It concludes with a look at how employee relations impact on an organisation. Throughout the program, two top level HR managers - Karen Harris from Shell Australia and New Zealand and Andrew Keen from Intrepid Travel - provide an insight into the operations of the HR departments in their respective companies, and how the HR function is critical to their success. This program provides a wealth of information and an insight into human resources in the ”„real world”¦. It is an ideal learning resource for senior level students of commerce-based areas of study, especially Business Management and Economics.
Chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Importance of HR Management
3. The Employment Cycle
Planning for Needs and Recruiting Staff
4. The Employment Cycle
Maintenance and Renewal of Employees
5. The Employment Cycle
Termination of Employees
6. Employee Relations
7. Conclusion
As a nationally known career expert, Sue Morem understands what it takes to stand out from a crowd of would-be employees! Whether your students are looking for their first job or their next job, The Job Seeker will give them a definite edge in a very tight employment market. Over the course of the video, several college students take part in rigorous mock interviews so viewers can learn from what they're doing right-and wrong. What trips them up? Tightly focused post-interview critiques, combined with general tips on interview preparation and follow-up, will help students make their pitch with poise and self-confidence when it's their turn to sit in the job seeker's hot seat.
Note: Only available in the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Ireland, Malta and South Africa.
Generation Y are quite different to previous generations. Gen Ys are highly technology driven, seek shorter-term career pathways and jobs that either make a difference in society or are a means to an end based on lifestyle. This program investigates this generation and provides advice on likely career paths and job-seeking skills specific to their needs. Discussed are types of resumes, action plans, and job interviews. Emphasis is placed on developing a digital career portfolio, specific and generic skills, and investigating job opportunities on the internet. An informative, modern approach to job seeking.
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Applying for your first job can be an intimidating process; you haven't done it before so how do you really know what they're looking for? Well, the key to getting the first step right is a clear and concise job application, because employers simply don't have the time to go through lengthy, unfocused submissions. This program will help you focus on expressing your skills and experience, writing applications that really stand out, and addressing the all-important selection criteria. It also examines online job applications. This is an up-to-date and practical program that will get the real you onto paper.
A career portfolio is a collection of documents that provide evidence of a job seeker's interests and skills - both specific to a particular job and generic to employment in general. This must see program covers a range of aspects relating to the compilation of a career portfolio, including a step-by-step guide to preparing a portfolio and how having a portfolio is a highly advantageous strategy when trying to create an impression with an employer. As the first impression a prospective employer may see of a job seeker, the importance of getting it right and selling yourself has never been more important.
This informative program follows the story of Karen, a recent school-leaver who is looking for employment. With the help of professional advisor Avril, Karen learns about the multitude of ways in which an applicant can prepare for and behave during an interview to ensure they are well in contention for the job they want. Karen's experiences illustrate how a bit of prior preparation can significantly enhance an applicant's performance in a job interview. This 'true to life' program captures the importance of 'selling' yourself in an interview and how to put your best foot forward for any job.
Interviews - they're the point in the job application process where the employer has the opportunity to gain a firsthand impression of a candidate's character and suitability for a position. Being well prepared, able to anticipate questions and having considered appropriate responses ready, gives anyone facing a job interview a significant advantage. This program is filmed in documentary style as a job applicant, together with his professional advisor, goes through the process of preparing for and undertaking two job interviews. A number of key points about job interviews are covered, as well as a multitude of ways in which an applicant can prepare for interviews and be well in contention for the job they want. It also illustrates how a bit of careful thought and preparation can significantly enhance an applicant's performance in a job interview.
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Starting a new job is both an exciting and an anxious time, especially as each work place has its own dress standards, protocols, procedures, chains of communication and acceptable work habits. Understanding how to fit in from the start is a crucial skill to have. This program looks at ways you can get off to a flying start in that new job by ensuring you give a positive first impression and fit straight into the established work culture. This is an informative look at the issues of induction, getting to know colleagues, understanding the chains of command and all-important communication protocols. It's also a practical examination of the most effective ways of addressing any concerns or issues that do crop up. A revealing and encouraging look at your decisive entry into the working world.
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This program examines the many job - hunting methods available to those seeking employment, with specific tips and pointers directed to ex -offenders entering the workforce. Interviews with employment specialists, ex -offender service providers, and employed ex - offenders provide suggestions on the best and quickest ways to find work - and get ahead. Job search methods covered include want ads, employment services, networking, information interviewing, and using the Internet and the Yellow Pages. Featured experts include Linda Manson, Pamela Superville, and Ray Jones.
This program demonstrates how resumes and job applications can be used effectively to find satisfying employment. Popular types of resumes are presented, with an emphasis on those that are more effective for ex -offenders. In addition, specific ways to incorporate prison education programs and to handle time gaps in employment history are discussed. Resumes and job applications are vital job -hunting resources, so having skill in preparing them can make a real difference. Featured experts include Linda Manson, Charles Fleming, and Janet Ginzberg.
What mistakes do ex -offenders commonly make during a job interview? This program is designed to help prepare job candidates to make the most of their meetings with prospective employers. Topics in this thorough job -hunting tool include dressing for success, using body language to convey positive messages, clearly articulating pertinent skills and abilities, coping with difficult questions, and negotiating salary and benefits. Featured experts include Linda Manson, Jason Cosley, and Janet Ginzberg.
With so much at stake in today's job market, an interview has to be handled just right. This ABC News program follows Peggy Klaus, a career and communications coach, as she takes an anxious job-seeker under her wing. In a heady prep session, Peggy and her client discuss the importance of eye contact, confident body language, confident tone, and good grammar and vocabulary. But Peggy takes her mentoring a step further: during the interview, she feeds instructions via a remote transmitter to the applicant, who wears a tiny earphone receiver. Peggy's strategy focuses on dispelling naive expectations and forcing the potential employee to proactively "drive the interview."
Applying for your first job can be an intimidating process; you haven't done it before so how do you really know what they're looking for? Well, the key to getting the first step right is a clear and concise job application, because employers simply don't have the time to go through lengthy, unfocused submissions. This program will help you focus on expressing your skills and experience, writing applications that really stand out, and addressing the all-important selection criteria. It also examines online job applications. An up-to-date and practical program that will get the real you onto paper.
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Jeff wants to work in the information technology field. Cindy dreams of being a gourmet chef. Over the course of this program, these students learn how to write functional, chronological, combination, and newsletter -style resumes using information on their skills and experience that they identify through two exercises: Personal Inventory (to capture the "what") and Showing Your COLORS (to uncover the "how"). Ways to get a resume in front of a decision -maker's eyes are also addressed, and insightful snippets of commentary by a career counselor and an HR professional are interspersed throughout. Engaging and informative, Resumes: A How -To Guide is an excellent introduction to resume -writing for students with little or no job experience - yet.
Reviews
"An expertly crafted instructional video providing the viewer with the fundamentals of writing a basic resume. The video walks the viewer through the steps of gathering information by creating a personal inventory. The inventory is then expanded to specifically relate to the career objective. Four different forms of resumes are provided to guide the user to choose the most appropriate and beneficial one.
The narrator speaks clearly and is easily understood. Advice from a career services professional at the University of Pennsylvania enhances the information presented. Splash screens throughout the video summarize previously presented material and introduce the next topic.
This film is highly recommended for the intended audience. High school libraries and general college libraries should include this in their collection. While geared toward high school students, public libraries may find that their patrons will also benefit from this how -to. " - Educational Media Reviews Online
"A great practical resource for anyone who needs to put together a job hunting calling card. ... Combining both practical and creative advice, together with good onscreen graphics of the basic building blocks of a resume, this is a comprehensive resource sure to be useful in high school, academic, and public library career collections. Highly recommended." (3.5 out of 4 stars, featured review) - Video Librarian
Want to make someone's day? You may just be the right person to join the frontline of the tourism industry. A career working front of house can be an exciting and varied job that can take you around the world. But, as the public face of the tourism industry, you also have responsibility providing the best service possible for your paying clients. This program interviews people who work in the hospitality industry today, a receptionist, porter, duty manager and restaurant/bar staff, from some of Melbourne's best hotels. Each section illustrates and describes the necessary skills for each job and the tasks commonly expected to be carried out. A practical look at this dynamic career and industry.
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This program discusses the many ways a person can find job openings through a wide variety of job search methods - online job boards, want ads, state and private employment services, networking, informational interviews, the Yellow Pages, and more. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each method, but emphasizes using all available methods to obtain the widest choice of job offers in the least amount of time. A terrific overview of the best and quickest ways to get a job!
The most intimidating and the most crucial part of a job search, the interview either results in a job offer or it doesn't... no second chances. This program covers preparing for an interview, dressing for an interview, using body language to good advantage, articulating skills and abilities, answering difficult questions, and handling salary and benefits issues. Emphasis is placed on being prepared and relaxed during the most important step of the job search process.
If you're looking to enter the workforce, chances are you'll find yourselves undertaking a group interview sooner rather than later. Companies use the group interview method to assess a number of applicants at once, usually using some form of group problem solving exercise. So what are they really looking for in a group interview? How can you stand out from the crowd? In this essential and informative program, we explore a group interview scenario from both the employer's and applicant's perspective and examine how you can use this interviewing method to your advantage and truly stand up and be noticed.
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If you're looking to enter the workforce, chances are you'll find yourselves undertaking a group interview sooner rather than later. Companies use the group interview method to assess a number of applicants at once, usually using some form of group problem solving exercise. So what are they really looking for in a group interview? How can you stand out from the crowd? In this essential and informative program, we explore a group interview scenario from both the employer's and applicant's perspective and examine how you can use this interviewing method to your advantage and truly stand up and be noticed.
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