Finding Your Dream Job
Tried and tested by thousands of job hunters, this course provides step by step comprehensive guidance on finding Your Dream Job while maintaining motivation.
Hello
Welcome to the 'Finding Your Dream Job' training course.
I'm Jo Banks, I'm an Executive Coach, Author and Leadership Development Trainer, and I've helped thousands of people find their dream job through my corporate career management training courses.
This course is designed based on those workshops (as well as my bestselling book, Land Your Dream Job Now!) providing you with step by step instructions and guidance on Finding Your Dream Job. It is packed full of tried and tested top tips gained from working with thousands of job hunters, recruitment consultants, and recruiters, as well as experience from the thousands of new employees I recruited during my previous 20-year HR career.
It contains a comprehensive list of vacancy sources, together with information on how to get the best out of each. It also explains how to manage your job hunt while maintaining your motivation, massively increasing your chances of Finding Your Dream Job.
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
Have you been made redundant and don’t know where to start your job search?
Do you want to start a job search, but it all seems too daunting or you're unsure where to look for the best jobs?
Have you tried to look for a new job in the past, but couldn’t find the right one?
Have you worked with recruitment consultants in the past and been disappointed with the results?
If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this course is for you!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
There are two main sections within this course:
Overview:
Video 1 – Overview of the course including hints and tips around getting the best out of your job search.
Section 1 - Managing Your Search
Video 2 – Social Media/Email Addresses - Why it's important to review all of your social media platforms before you start your search. Plus the importance of having a professional, personal email address.
Video 3 – Contact Spreadsheet - A downloadable document specifically designed to help you plan and manage your search.
Video 4 – Planning Your Search
Video 5 – Top Tips
Video 6 – Maintaining Motivation
Section 2 - Vacancy Sources
Video 7 – Online Job Sites
Video 8 – Recruitment Companies
Video 9 – Networking
Video 10 – LinkedIn
Video 11 – Covering Letters - How to write brilliant covering letters using tried and tested templates.
Video 12 – Application Forms - How to complete application forms (both online and paper copies) and how to avoid typical mistakes made by candidates.
Each video is packed full of my easy to use tools, techniques and top tips to help you find Your Dream Job.
WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?
Workbook
There is a comprehensive downloadable workbook in PDF format to use alongside the videos. If videos aren't your thing, you can use it as a stand-alone document, as it contains all the same information that is covered in the videos.
Covering Letter Templates
Included are two template covering letters that you can download, edit and use when applying for specific vacancies or speculative applications. These letters are available, in MSWord, Apple Pages and PDF formats.
Contact Spreadsheet with Planner
A downloadable spreadsheet which can be used to keep track of the people you speak to and the applications you make. It also has a useful sheet which allows you to plan your job hunting activities for the week ahead, enabling you to tick off actions as you complete them and track your progress. It is available in MS Excel and Numbers formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs is another downloadable PDF document, based on the Frequently Asked Questions I received from delegates during my face to face career management workshops and one to one coaching clients. If you have questions after completing the course, it's most likely that the answers will be here.
Quiz
There is a 'just for fun' quiz for you to complete at the end of the course to test your understanding. If you answer any of the questions incorrectly, that’s a prompt to revisit the appropriate course section.WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
‘With Jo’s help, I secured several interviews and received three job offers within a month of leaving my previous employer!’ Jonathan Worrall
‘I followed Jo’s tips and advice and have found a job which is a perfect fit for me, with an organisation which has the right culture… Jo’s 100% track record of getting people back into work remains intact. Thank you for your help and advice.’ Paul Robinson
‘I truly believe that applying Jo’s techniques and methods have enabled me to have a more confident and structured approach which ultimately made me a stronger candidate, which resulted in success on the first occasion!’ Andrew Stafford
‘I got a new job! They loved my CV, and I did an excellent interview by all accounts, and I used Jo’s tips and techniques. Thanks for all your help and support.’ Howard Cover
‘Have you ever been told what a great job you're doing? And then a week later been told that you're being made redundant? Well, it happened to me, and it completely took away my confidence in my own ability. I followed Jo's tips and techniques to the letter which has helped me restore my confidence in being able to secure a new role.' Jane Keegan
Jo's knowledge of this subject is second to none. I was struggling to get interviews until I did my CV with her. Within a couple of weeks, I had two interviews and started my new job six months ago. I can't recommend Jo highly enough'. Sharon Cunningham
‘I followed Jo's advice to the letter, and with her help, I have now landed my Dream Job! Thanks, Jo, I don’t think I could have done it without you.' Jo Cranham
So, sign up NOW, and follow in the footsteps of thousands of other job hunters who have found their Dream Job using these tried and tested, easy to use top tips. You owe it to yourself to have the life you deserve, and this course will be your first step towards a brighter future.
Your Instructor
Jo is an executive coach, author and leadership development trainer.
Following a 20-year career in HR, she set up her own coaching and training company, What Next Consultancy in 2009. Since then, she has coached and trained thousands of people using a unique blend of behavioural-based tools and techniques.
Her aim is to help clients thrive in their personal and professional lives using simple but effective methods based on biology, neuroscience, and behavioural sciences.
For more information on Jo and the services she provides visit her website here.